A few of our favourite things...
Museums and galleries
Learn about Australian stories through an incredible collection of objects. There's also a fantastic gift shop!
187 locals recommend
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentLearn about Australian stories through an incredible collection of objects. There's also a fantastic gift shop!
A terrific collection of portraits of a diverse range of Australians, often featuring special exhibitions. check online for details.
109 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery
King Edward TerraceA terrific collection of portraits of a diverse range of Australians, often featuring special exhibitions. check online for details.
Local food favorites
Soak in the unique atmosphere of this local favourite. A great place place for an all-day coffee or bite-to-eat.
39 locals recommend
Tilley's Devine Cafe Gallery
Wattle StreetSoak in the unique atmosphere of this local favourite. A great place place for an all-day coffee or bite-to-eat.
Just 100 metres from the front door. Highly recommend the coffee, pastries, bacon and egg rolls, pizza, fish and Australian calamari.
Flatheads
Bluebell StreetJust 100 metres from the front door. Highly recommend the coffee, pastries, bacon and egg rolls, pizza, fish and Australian calamari.
Another local favorite for relaxed and affordable Chinese food. great for take away if you come into town late.
Mee Sing
Another local favorite for relaxed and affordable Chinese food. great for take away if you come into town late.
Must visit markets
Highly recommend checking out an incredible range of local produce and goods. Much more than fruit and veg! Open Saturday.
29 locals recommend
Capital Region Farmers Market
Old Well Station RoadHighly recommend checking out an incredible range of local produce and goods. Much more than fruit and veg! Open Saturday.
Open Thursday to Sunday and offering a great range of fresh and prepared food. Pick up your supplies here!
33 locals recommend
Fyshwick Fresh Food Market
36 Mildura StOpen Thursday to Sunday and offering a great range of fresh and prepared food. Pick up your supplies here!
Open Sundays. Wander through the markets and into Braddon for fabulous eating and shopping.
8 locals recommend
Haig Park Village Markets
Open Sundays. Wander through the markets and into Braddon for fabulous eating and shopping.
History favourites
You don't need to be a history buff to appreciate the sacrifice made by young Australians. This is a truly moving experience. Listen to the last post which is played at 4.45 pm daily.
200 locals recommend
Australian War Memorial
Treloar Crescent (top of Anzac Parade)You don't need to be a history buff to appreciate the sacrifice made by young Australians. This is a truly moving experience. Listen to the last post which is played at 4.45 pm daily.
Check out the Museum of Australian Democracy and where it all began.
105 locals recommend
Old Parliament House
18 King George TerraceCheck out the Museum of Australian Democracy and where it all began.
Get back to nature
Hike or drive to the top for a truly spectacular view of Canberra.
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie DrHike or drive to the top for a truly spectacular view of Canberra.
A natural gem just down the road. Take a leisurely walk around the lovely native gardens or enjoy the Pollen Cafe.
65 locals recommend
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Clunies Ross StreetA natural gem just down the road. Take a leisurely walk around the lovely native gardens or enjoy the Pollen Cafe.
See iconic Canberra landmarks while doing the bridge-to-bridge walk.
123 locals recommend
Lake Burley Griffin
Flynn DriveSee iconic Canberra landmarks while doing the bridge-to-bridge walk.