Shopping
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Lonsdale Street
Lonsdale StreetThe hipster street, filled to the brim with great coffee shops.
Won the "best coffee world award" for an extravagant brew they offered at regular price for a week.
Arguably the best coffee in the city, also great food.
43 locals recommend
The Cupping Room
1-13 University AveWon the "best coffee world award" for an extravagant brew they offered at regular price for a week.
Arguably the best coffee in the city, also great food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Micro-brewery with a wide range of rotating beers alongside all-time favourite. Their American Pale Ale, the Crankshaft, is the go-to. Get a Big Nut if you prefer the dark side.
55 locals recommend
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
38 Mort StMicro-brewery with a wide range of rotating beers alongside all-time favourite. Their American Pale Ale, the Crankshaft, is the go-to. Get a Big Nut if you prefer the dark side.
Parks & Nature
You can hike up the mountain and get in the Telstra Tower to get the highest vantage point in the area.
26 locals recommend
Black Mountain Lookout
You can hike up the mountain and get in the Telstra Tower to get the highest vantage point in the area.
A nice walk, or bike ride, up this mountain will give you a very nice view towards the old parliament.
91 locals recommend
Mount Ainslie Lookout
20 Mount Ainslie DrA nice walk, or bike ride, up this mountain will give you a very nice view towards the old parliament.
Arts & Culture
The history of Australian settlers, and a great restaurant to boot.
187 locals recommend
National Museum of Australia
Lawson CrescentThe history of Australian settlers, and a great restaurant to boot.
Free, large art museum with some great aboriginal pieces.
206 locals recommend
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes Place EastFree, large art museum with some great aboriginal pieces.