George Town: Water, Craft and Island Culture
Accommodation in George Town
George Town offers water activities, local craft motifs and historic landmarks. Lake Victoria lies at the heart of the town; Stocking Island is on the opposite side of the harbor. This places water activities, discoveries in George Town and other nature and culture themes in the wider destination of Exuma alongside one another as distinct vacation interests. If you are traveling with children, you can consider whether to focus your days together on the water, crafts or nature. Use this to guide your search for a vacation rental.
George Town Between the Town Center and Its Surroundings
The Exuma Tourist Office is located on Queens Highway in George Town. If you plan to visit the office, check the latest information beforehand. Nearby, St. Andrews Anglican Church stands on a hill overlooking George Town; it was founded in 1802. Its founding thus dates back to the early 19th century.
Lake Victoria and Stocking Island
Boat trips are available on Lake Victoria. The lake lies at the heart of George Town and covers two acres; sailing and kayaking are also possible there. When planning, you can therefore choose among different water activities in the same location.
Stocking Island is near George Town, on the opposite side of the harbor. It has secluded beaches and Chat ‘n’ Chill. Stocking Island Beacon is an attraction for hikers and clearly visible from George Town. Bonefishing is also among the activities visitors can enjoy in George Town; guides are available.
Crafts and Culture
George Town’s pink-and-white Government Building catches the attention of tourists. An open-air straw market adds another local touch. The Sandpiper in George Town offers Bahamian crafts, including straw baskets and pottery.
In the wider destination of Exuma, the Exuma Straw Market has been operating in George Town since the early 1960s, selling locally handcrafted souvenirs. It also carries seasonal fruit and vegetables. Another cultural highlight is the George Town Cruising Regatta: for more than 45 years, sailors from around the world have gathered for two weeks of games, boat races, music and island entertainment. Specific event details may change.
Exuma as a Larger Natural Region
The wider destination of Exuma comprises Great Exuma, Little Exuma and the Exuma Cays. The Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park covers 176 square miles and was established in 1958 as the world’s first land and sea park. Moriah Harbour Cay National Park lies between Great Exuma and Little Exuma. Its landscapes include sand dunes, beaches, mangrove channels and seagrass beds. Activities available there include kayaking, snorkeling, kitesurfing, bonefishing, hiking and photography; conditions for these activities may vary.
When choosing a location, it helps to distinguish between the town’s attractions and the wider Exuma region: Lake Victoria, the Government Building and crafts define George Town, while the nature parks and regatta offer additional regional highlights.
Discover more destinations: William's Town, Farmer's Hill, Alexander, Steventon, Rokers Point Settlement, Moss Town, Hartswell.
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