Explore Quaint Villages
- Villages in the High Rock area make interesting places to walk. High Rock itself is dominated by a red and white striped miniature lighthouse built by a local churchman. The lighthouse stands in a small park across the road from a chapel. A short walk down the beach leads to a small cemetery. Pelican Point, 15 minutes east of High Rock on the Grand Bahama Highway, has a pretty beach with several cottages and another seaside cemetery.
Dive or Snorkel Peterson Cay
- Peterson Cay National Park, 30 minutes southwest of High Rock, is a 1.5-acre park 1 mile from shore. The park is made up of Peterson Cay and the surrounding quarter-mile of marine environment. Peterson Cay's reef offers opportunities for snorkeling and diving. The waters are home to manta rays, barracudas and a variety of tropical fish. The cay's sandy beaches are also a good place to picnic.
Visit Lucayan National Park
- Lucayan National Park, named after the natives who originally inhabited the area, is home to one of the world's largest underwater cave systems. Two caves are open to the public, but a special permit is required to dive in them. Boardwalks lead through the park to various ecosystems, including a secluded dune-covered beach. An offshore coral reef provides a beautiful place to snorkel if you bring your own equipment. Lucayan bones and artifacts are often found in the area.
Taste Local Flavors
- The restaurant at Bishop's Resort, directly on the beach in High Rock, serves homemade Bahamian favorites such as cracked conch, broiled lobster and grouper accompanied with the traditional dish of peas and rice. The restaurant claims to have the best conch in the world. Another place to sample Bahamian cuisine is Billy Joe's on the Beach, 15 miles west in Freeport. Billy Joe calls himself "The Conch Man," and serves up local specialties that include conch salad, sauteed lobster and fresh snapper. Meals are often accompanied by a bonfire, musical entertainment and a limbo contest.
