Rawson Square
Rawson Square
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City square featuring a bronze statue commemorating Bahamian women.
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3.5
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307maggie
Winona, MN6 contributions
Feb 2020
The streets are congested with cars and scooters and the sidewalks bustle with tourists coming off the cruise ships so you must experience it yourself, so hard to put it all into words. We took the bus from our resort to downtown for $1.25 and riding on these little buses around the traffic circles was a great part of the adventure. It's a little rundown but we felt very safe and the locals were very helpful in getting us to where we wanted to go.
Written 29 February 2020
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Matthew A
Wilmington, DE52 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Downtown Nassau was pretty nice. Despite suggestions that Nassau was dangerous, it is no more so than any business district in any American, Canadian, or European city. Businesses want tourist money, and the area is geared towards foreigners. There is a very strong police presence, with cops walking the streets on foot 24/7. Even at night, the police are out in force making sure that tourists are safe while out at the bars. Police cars drive with their flashing lights on so tourists and would-be criminals alike know that they are close by. With a little common sense, any tourist should be fine walking around whenever they're there.
Written 13 June 2017
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Harold H
Anaheim, CA361 contributions
Mar 2015 • Friends
I was not expecting much. So, I was not disappointed. This was the start of our two hour walking tour in Nassau. We took a picture with Sir Milo Butler and moved on.
Written 1 April 2015
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Tamoyer
106 contributions
My family and I visited Nassau as a stop on our cruise. Some of the historic sights are great, but if you take a break and sit on the benches in the square, you are bombarded with locals trying to sell you stuff. They are very pushy, attempt to put jewelry on you and even tell you that the goods are being sold for charity. Just saying no isn't enough either. I had to stand up be confrontational and then leave and they still attempted to follow. Also, the place felt very run down and poorly maintained. I generally don't mind this, but with the addition of the locals all over us...it felt uncomfortable. If you visit...just keep moving.
Written 6 April 2014
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Staci C
Amanda, OH357 contributions
Dec 2013
We visited on December 11th. The bleachers were already up in preparation for the Junkanoo parades. Enjoyed smelling all of the blooms on every tree and bush. Such a pretty sight.
Written 18 December 2013
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TechLord
Nassau, New Providence Island720 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
Not much to see or do in Rawson Square. The senate and house of assembly chambers are small. Not a lot going on.
Written 12 November 2012
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OZS_ATW
Budapest, Hungary4,020 contributions
Sept 2022
Rawson Square in downtown Nassau is a nice and very busy place. You must experience the vibe. Locals are very nice cool people.
Written 25 November 2022
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Belaboy
Vineland, NJ8 contributions
Mar 2018
Met our guide at Rawson Square. Found the place with no trouble as it was very close to the site where we were moored. Helped make our day a good one.
Written 18 June 2018
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Brian V
Surrey1,902 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Located not to far from the shops but a quiet little corner away from it all. Flower gardens and interesting buildings in the area to admire while sitting.
Written 29 May 2018
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educateuc
Corinth, Mississippi48 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Nothing to see there....a statue of one of the early leaders, trees, and people waiting on buses and rides...a native place nothing really touristy about it....
Written 9 May 2017
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