2 Best Sights in The Southern Out Islands, Bahamas

Just north of Stella Maris Airport, west of the main road, are the ruins of 19th-century Adderley's Plantation, a cotton plantation that once occupied all of Stella Maris. Clearly marked, the road is marginally passable by car. It's about a mile drive and then a fairly long walk. The walking path is marked by conch shells and leads to the plantation ruins. Seven buildings are practically intact up to roof level, but it is overgrown with vegetation. For history buffs, it is well worth the time.

Sandy Point anchors the island's southwestern end, overlooking French Bay. Here, on a hill, you'll find the ruins of Watling's Castle, named after the 17th-century pirate. The ruins are more likely the remains of a Loyalist plantation house than a castle from buccaneering days. A 5- to 10-minute walk from Queen's Highway will take you to see what's left of the ruins, which are now engulfed in vegetation.