Landmark· New Providence (Nassau)· Bahamas — North
Fort Charlotte
25° 4.7′ N · 77° 21.5′ W
The largest fort on New Providence, built in 1788-89 by Lord Dunmore on the hill above the western harbour, with a moat, dungeons, underground passages and cannon; never fired in battle.
Practical
Wikipedia coordinates. About a mile west of downtown off West Bay Street, near Arawak Cay. Open year-round; guides work for tips. Living-history scene Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 am, closing with a cannon firing at noon (bahamas.com).
Best for
Harbour views and colonial history near the Fish Fry
Nearby
- Arawak Cay Fish Fry0.1 NM away
- Goldie's Conch House (Arawak Cay)0.1 NM away
- Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre0.2 NM away
- Twin Brothers (Arawak Cay)0.2 NM away
- Junkanoo Beach Anchorage0.3 NM away
- Junkanoo Beach0.5 NM away
- Hurricane season (New Providence)0.6 NM away
- Nassau Harbour Control (VHF 16)0.6 NM away