Enjoy an urban adventure in Melbourne
Melbourne is synonymous with urban chic and is known as a bustling business centre. However, that is just one aspect of Melbourne, which has many diverse attractions on offer, ensuring that visitors are never bored. A visit to Melbourne guarantees a feast for all the senses, be it visiting historic sites, enjoying a night out clubbing, feeding hunger pangs or some retail therapy, just to mention a few options available in Melbourne.
To start off any visit to Melbourne a trip to the zoo is a must. The Melbourne zoo is an experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family, being Australia’s oldest zoo and the third oldest in the world! With a variety of animals the zoo is constantly being re-done so that visitors always experience something new.
The Melbourne Museum has won awards for its extensive collection and has eight permanent galleries with one just for kids. With a range of displays the Museum also houses an IMAX theatre for a 2D or 3D movie experience. Melbourne has an abundance of museums catering to different interests, such as the Australia Racing Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the Railway Museum, the Victoria Police Museum and the Immigration Museum just to mention a few.
Luna Park in St. Kilda is another must, especially for those travelling with children. Opened in 1912, it is an old school theme park. This simply adds to its charm and a day spent here is bound to be unforgettable.
Looking for a theme park with a more modern theme? Try the Galatic Circus which is Australia’s largest indoor theme park in the heart of the Crown Entertainment Complex. It offers a horde of pastimes such as bowling, motion rides and the latest attractions. Galatic is an entertaining way for the family to spend some quality time together. Though it might involve some travelling the Funfields, situated north of Melbourne is another amusement park offering wholesome entertainment in the manner of rides and new attractions!
For chocoholics Melbourne has many chocolate havens on offer and the best way to make sure you do not miss out would be to join a chocolate tour. Enjoying luscious chocolate while taking in the city, what more could a person want?
Melbourne as all urban cities, offers the best when it comes to shopping. From the super trendy boutiques to more affordable outlets all shopping cravings are sure to be fulfilled in Melbourne. Once you have indulged in the city’s main shopping on Chapel Street or Grenville Street, you can try for some unique finds at places such as Retrostar Vintage Clothing, Koko Black or Genki to name a few.
If you are looking for a more laid back shopping experience try the markets, such as, Prahran Market, South Melbourne Market and Queen Victoria Market. You are sure to find some great gifts and mementoes to remind you of your wonderful trip to Melbourne.
Last but not least in the list of things to do in Melbourne is to have a taste of the amazing nightlife. To start any night out in style Melbourne has many pubs from which to choose from offering different closing hours so if you’re looking for a very late night out you should be able to find a place open. For true partying move onto one of the many night clubs Melbourne has, deciding on which type suits your tastes, be it alternative, dance, techno, punk or indie.
So visit Melbourne for an urban adventure and enjoy the hospitality the city has to offer!
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