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Gregory's Arch

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Named for John Gregory (royal governor 1849-54), this arch, at the intersection of Market and Duke streets, separates downtown from the "over-the-hill" neighborhood of Grant's Town, where much of Nassau's population lives. Grant's Town was laid out in the 1820s by Governor Lewis Grant as a settlement for freed slaves. Visitors once enjoyed late-night mingling with the locals in the small, dimly lighted bars of Grant's Town. Nowadays you should exhibit the same caution you would if you were visiting the commercial areas of a large city; nevertheless, it's a vibrant section of town. Here you can rub shoulders with Bahamians at a funky take-out food stand or down-home restaurant while catching a glimpse of local life.

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