Visiting New York City from Bahamas? Here's Where to

If you're visiting New York City from the Bahamas and curious about the legal cannabis market here, we want to be the first to welcome you. The short answer is yes — adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis at licensed dispensaries across New York City and the entire state, and your Bahamian passport is all the ID you need to walk in and shop. No New York ID required. No special tourist permit. Just valid government-issued identification proving you're 21 or older, and you're good to go.

We're Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand founded in Brooklyn, NYC in March 2024 by co-founders Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, partners for over 25 years. We've built something we're genuinely proud of: small-batch, independently lab-tested cannabis products now available in 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. We know this city, we know this industry, and we want your experience here to be nothing short of exceptional.

Whether you're here for a few days or a few weeks, this guide is designed to help you navigate New York's legal cannabis market confidently, safely, and with great taste. From understanding the laws to finding our products at a licensed dispensary near you, we've got you covered from start to finish.

Where the Bahamas Stands on Cannabis

Back home in the Bahamas, cannabis remains largely illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Act. While there has been some public conversation and legislative movement around decriminalization in recent years, the possession, use, and sale of cannabis remains prohibited and can carry serious legal consequences. There is no legal recreational adult-use framework in the Bahamas comparable to what exists in New York State. Medical cannabis access is extremely limited, if available at all, in a formal regulated sense.

Coming from that environment into New York's fully regulated adult-use market can feel like a significant culture shift — and honestly, it is. New York's Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), signed in 2021, created one of the most comprehensive cannabis legalization frameworks in the United States. Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis products from licensed dispensaries, possess up to three ounces of flower in public, and consume in permitted private spaces. It's a legal market built around consumer safety, product transparency, and tax revenue that benefits communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs — communities we at Silly Nice represent and stand in solidarity with.

What That Means for You as a Visitor

As a tourist from the Bahamas, you are fully entitled to participate in New York's legal cannabis market. There is no residency requirement. You simply need valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Your Bahamian passport qualifies. Walk into any licensed dispensary, present your ID, browse, and purchase. It's that straightforward. Licensed dispensaries are safe, professional environments with knowledgeable staff who can help guide your selections — exactly the kind of shopping experience we want you to have when you encounter our Silly Nice products on the shelf.

ID Requirements and Purchase Limits

Bring your passport — full stop. Any valid, government-issued photo ID that verifies your age as 21 or older will be accepted at licensed New York dispensaries. Under New York's adult-use cannabis law, you may purchase up to three ounces of cannabis flower or up to 24 grams of concentrate per transaction. That's a generous limit that gives you plenty of room to try multiple products during your visit. When you visit a Silly Nice stockist, you'll find options across flower, hash concentrates, vapes, and infused products — we've designed our line to offer something meaningful at every experience level.

Where You Can and Cannot Consume

This is important, and we want to be clear about it. Cannabis consumption in New York City is permitted in private spaces — meaning a private residence, a friend's home, or a designated consumption area if one is available. You cannot consume cannabis in hotel rooms, which are generally prohibited under most hotel policies and New York law. You cannot smoke or vaporize cannabis on public streets, in parks, in restaurants, in vehicles, or in any public indoor spaces. Please respect these boundaries — violations can result in fines and can create complications during your visit.

The safest bet for visitors is to arrange consumption in a private space, such as a rented apartment through a home-sharing platform that explicitly permits it, or to connect with local contacts who can host you appropriately. Never consume in moving or parked vehicles. Never consume before driving or operating any motorized vehicle or watercraft. Consume responsibly, be mindful of your surroundings, and enjoy the experience safely.

We cannot stress this enough: under absolutely no circumstances should you attempt to travel with cannabis from New York back to the Bahamas, or anywhere outside of New York State for that matter. Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under United States federal law, which governs all international airports and federal transportation. Attempting to board an international flight with cannabis — even products legally purchased in New York — is a federal crime. The consequences can include arrest, federal charges, deportation, and a permanent bar from re-entering the United States.

Additionally, importing cannabis into the Bahamas is a serious criminal offense under Bahamian law. Customs enforcement at Bahamian ports of entry actively screens for controlled substances, and cannabis possession upon arrival can result in arrest, prosecution, and imprisonment. The legal and personal risks are severe and not worth any amount of convenience. Our products — as much as we love them — are intended to be enjoyed during your time here in New York. Leave what you don't consume behind or gift it to a legal adult remaining in New York before you depart. Please make the safe, smart choice.

Use Weedmaps to Locate Us

The easiest way to find our products at a licensed dispensary near wherever you're staying in New York City is to visit weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice. Weedmaps is the most widely used cannabis dispensary directory in the United States, and our Silly Nice brand page allows you to see current stockists, browse real-time inventory at nearby stores, read reviews, and get directions. Whether you're in Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, there's a strong chance a licensed dispensary carrying our products is close to you. We're currently available at 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries statewide.

Preview Our Full Menu Before You Shop

Before you walk into any dispensary, we recommend previewing our full product lineup at sillynice.com/menu. Knowing exactly what you're looking for before you arrive makes for a faster, more confident shopping experience — and it means you can walk in and ask specifically for Silly Nice by name. Our budtenders across New York know us well, and they're able to help you navigate which products are the best fit for your preferences and tolerance level.

Every product we make at Silly Nice is small-batch crafted, independently lab-tested, and sustainably packaged. We don't cut corners. We don't compromise on quality. And we price everything to be accessible to real people making real decisions about their experience. Here's what to look for on the shelf when you visit one of our stockists:

Hash and Concentrate Products

Our Diamond Powder is a 1-gram concentrate testing at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. This is one of the most potent and pure cannabis extracts available on the New York market — a true luxury experience for those who appreciate high-cannabinoid products. Our Frosted Hash Ball is a 1-gram traditional-style hash product testing at 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and 5.7% terpenes, also priced at $50. It's rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying for anyone who appreciates old-world hash craftsmanship brought into a modern, regulated context. Our Bubble Hash is a 1-gram full-spectrum solventless concentrate testing at 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes, priced at $44. The terpene profile on our Bubble Hash is exceptional — it's the product we most often recommend to guests who are curious about hash for the first time and want something expressive and aromatic.

Flower and Vape Products

Our Infused Flower — Papaya Wine — is a 3.5-gram jar of premium cannabis flower infused with concentrate, testing at 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, priced at $60. It's tropical, smooth, and delivers an experience that stands apart from any standard flower you'll find on the market. For vape enthusiasts, our 510 Thread Vape Cartridge in Pink Stardust is a 1-gram cartridge testing at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids, priced at $40 — clean, reliable, and discreet. And our All-In-One 2-Gram Vape in Alaskan Thunder Fuck is a self-contained, rechargeable device with 2 grams of oil testing at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids, priced at $80. It's the perfect companion for extended stays — no cartridge swapping, no batteries to hunt for, just consistent, premium performance for the duration of your visit.

All six of these products are available now at licensed dispensaries across New York City and New York State. Every one of them has been independently verified through rigorous lab testing so you know exactly what you're getting — because we believe you deserve that transparency every single time.

We started Silly Nice in March 2024 with a clear purpose: to build a cannabis brand that truly reflected who we are and the communities we come from. As a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run operation based in Brooklyn, NYC, we knew the market needed a brand that showed up differently — with quality you could feel, transparency you could verify, and values you could stand behind. Shane's experience and discipline as a U.S. Army Veteran shaped the rigor and accountability built into every aspect of how we operate. LeVar's vision and partnership across 25+ years together shaped the soul of what Silly Nice has become.

When tourists from places like the Bahamas come to New York and find our products on a dispensary shelf, we want that to feel like more than just a purchase. We want it to feel like an introduction to something real — a brand with a story, a standard, and a genuine commitment to giving you the best possible experience. New York's cannabis industry is one of the most dynamic in the world right now, and we're proud to be a part of building it the right way.

So welcome to New York City. Explore the culture. Enjoy the food, the music, the streets, and the skyline. And if you're 21 or older and looking to elevate your visit with some of the finest small-batch cannabis New York has to offer, come find us. We'll be on the shelf waiting for you.