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Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
National Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
Things to do
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w lunch
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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Other neighborhoods around Forrest
Manuka
If you're spending some time in Manuka, Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval are top sights worth seeing.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra Baptist Church while you're in town.
Kingston
Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lake Burley Griffin or The Cusack Centre.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
Yarralumla
Unique features of Yarralumla include the restaurants and art galleries. Make a stop by Lake Burley Griffin or Albert Hall while you're exploring the area.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Australian National University
- Parliament House
- Canberra Centre
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Hospital
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- EPIC
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- National Convention Centre
- National Dinosaur Museum
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Manuka Oval
- Civic Square
- Canberra Theatre Centre
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Old Parliament House
- Commonwealth Park
- Telstra Tower
- Royal Australian Mint
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Library of Australia
- National Arboretum Canberra