Hike· Grand Bahama· Bahamas — North

Garden of the Groves

26° 33.1′ N · 78° 34.4′ W

A botanical garden east of Lucaya with walking paths and the Garden Cafe, a quiet green break from town; its name honours Freeport's founder, Wallace Groves.

Practical

Position and hours from OpenStreetMap: daily 9 am to 4 pm, phone +1 242-374-7778. Garden Cafe: Saturday to Thursday 9:30 am to 4 pm, Friday 9:30 am to 9:30 pm (OpenStreetMap). The 2012 cruiser guide notes a historical museum on site. By taxi from Lucaya, about 15 minutes.

Best for

A cool, shady walk away from the boat