There is a wide variety of shopping in downtown Nassau on Bay Street. There you will find high-end, designer stores featuring jewelry, perfume, handbags, resort wear, designer fashions, accessories, shoes, gifts and more.

If you are looking for unique, hand-made items, the Straw Market on Bay Street in downtown Nassau offers Bahamian handicrafts, wood and stone carvings, jewelry, clothing, bags & more. This is where you put your bargaining skills to the test!

You can get to Bay Street easily by cab, jitney (local bus) or walk if you are staying in the downtown area. The jitney can take you to and from Cable Beach area hotels to downtown for about $1.50 per person.

At Prince George Wharf (the Cruise Ship Dock), Festival Place offers a truly Bahamian experience for visitors and an opportunity to purchase quality, authentic, hand-made crafts from many artisans and trades people. Festival Place features handicrafts, wood and stone carvings, jewelry, clothing, bags, souvenirs, gifts and more awaiting your bargaining skills. What's more, sample local Bahamian food, desserts, teas, and spices while enjoying local live musicians.

There is also a tour desk providing information on the island, attractions, city/country tours and boat tours to out islands and cays. Also available is a post office, fax services, pay phones, internet kiosks, scooter rentals and more. Taxis wait outside for your convenience. If you have a large group, jitney shuttles are available.