Port Lucaya Marketplace, Freeport (must see)
The Port Lucaya Marketplace is the leading shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in the Bahamas. Located on the Lucayan Strip in the center of Grand Bahama’s main tourism district, this waterfront complex offers a lively open-air experience that appeals to visitors from around the world.
With more than forty specialty stores and boutiques, the Marketplace features a wide range of quality merchandise, including jewelry, cameras, watches, perfume, leather goods, and designer bags. Travelers can also browse the work of more than 120 handicraft and straw vendors who sell handmade bags, hats, baskets, and other items that make practical and memorable souvenirs.
Dining options are just as extensive. Several restaurants serve a variety of dishes, from traditional Bahamian meals to international cuisine. Seven bars and lounges offer refreshing drinks and local specialties, including the popular Coconut & Fruit Daiquiri Stand and Daddy Brown’s Conch and Seafood Stand, known for authentic Bahamian flavors.
At the center of the complex is the lively Market Square, a constant source of entertainment. Visitors can enjoy music throughout the day and evening, ranging from local Bahamian performances to international selections. Junkanoo shows and live bands bring added energy to the area, creating an engaging atmosphere that highlights the island’s culture.
The Port Lucaya Marketplace combines shopping, dining, and entertainment in one convenient location, making it a key attraction for anyone exploring Grand Bahama.
With more than forty specialty stores and boutiques, the Marketplace features a wide range of quality merchandise, including jewelry, cameras, watches, perfume, leather goods, and designer bags. Travelers can also browse the work of more than 120 handicraft and straw vendors who sell handmade bags, hats, baskets, and other items that make practical and memorable souvenirs.
Dining options are just as extensive. Several restaurants serve a variety of dishes, from traditional Bahamian meals to international cuisine. Seven bars and lounges offer refreshing drinks and local specialties, including the popular Coconut & Fruit Daiquiri Stand and Daddy Brown’s Conch and Seafood Stand, known for authentic Bahamian flavors.
At the center of the complex is the lively Market Square, a constant source of entertainment. Visitors can enjoy music throughout the day and evening, ranging from local Bahamian performances to international selections. Junkanoo shows and live bands bring added energy to the area, creating an engaging atmosphere that highlights the island’s culture.
The Port Lucaya Marketplace combines shopping, dining, and entertainment in one convenient location, making it a key attraction for anyone exploring Grand Bahama.
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Port Lucaya Marketplace on Map
Sight Name: Port Lucaya Marketplace
Sight Location: Freeport, Bahamas (See walking tours in Freeport)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Freeport, Bahamas (See walking tours in Freeport)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Freeport Introduction Walking Tour
An early promotional flyer from 1964 called Freeport “The New World Riviera”. The city's meteoric rise surely provided plenty of bragging rights.
The town's name reflects its origin — a “free port” established under the 1955 Hawksbill Creek Agreement, when the Bahamian government granted American financier Wallace Groves a vast stretch of undeveloped land and special... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
The town's name reflects its origin — a “free port” established under the 1955 Hawksbill Creek Agreement, when the Bahamian government granted American financier Wallace Groves a vast stretch of undeveloped land and special... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles