Title: Things to Do in Cidade Velha in 2026 | Expedia.com [Cidade Velha Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684)[Hotels in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha-Hotels.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cidade Velha Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.d6360684.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Cidade Velha ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Cidade Velha Types of activities [Cidade Velha Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684) ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/8f4d777f-611d-41ec-a813-5bc71d0f9381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha, Santiago , Kap Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/b2fed9c4-ceaa-48ed-9b2b-0740a4f5afa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Cidade Velha Attractions There are opportunities for fun all over Cidade Velha. From exciting activities to interesting tourist attractions, this alluring city has something for all. Ready to begin planning your travel itinerary? Discover what makes Cidade Velha tick with the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6360684&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {75 fun activities in Cidade Velha [fun activities in Cidade Velha](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6360684&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and book with confidence knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Cidade Velha ### Tours & day trips [See all 69 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170048/713ecee1-3e40-4e4d-9efc-290930cc9b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture 1h 30m 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour 4h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711868/b47743bb-a7bb-49cf-a152-889a0a4833cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip 8h 9.8/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46047714/4ff7fe76-e814-4ec9-82d7-2c0686e9fe8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day 8h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46213273/a1d2d7b1-81b1-4dc2-860a-36babfbb2fa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48075519/cb2b129f-92ca-494d-bf54-1e033250c5e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers 7h 8.4/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48144546/f78749d9-ec6c-4ae9-9889-ff15017368de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Explore the island with local Tour guide 8h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-explore-santiago-island.a48144546.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure 4h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-black-sand-beach-and-the-incredible-natural-pool.a51003844.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48021538/6448b2d5-1b21-4162-854b-69dbec78a799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue 4h Free cancellation available $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/boat-trip-to-aguas-belas-cavebarbecue.a48021538.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Create your own piece of art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52157292/cb8becd9-c0c0-42df-b58e-864cd7db7d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own piece of art 4h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/create-your-own-piece-of-art.a52157292.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure 4h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-black-sand-beach-and-the-incredible-natural-pool.a51003844.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Create your own piece of art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52157292/cb8becd9-c0c0-42df-b58e-864cd7db7d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own piece of art 4h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/create-your-own-piece-of-art.a52157292.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Create your own artesanal pottery with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47675871/a8142ef7-54cf-43c1-a1d5-35aa2fefb47a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own artesanal pottery with locals 4h Free cancellation available $127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/create-your-own-artesanal-pottery-with-locals.a47675871.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Discover Praia from a Local’s Perspective with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48124414/639a836f-1c14-4734-a132-7026a4b3596e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Praia from a Local’s Perspective with Lunch 3h Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/visit-praia-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-locals.a48124414.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2878754/511ff254-3d86-4f18-a513-499ef9e7915c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail 4h 15m Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-to-gongon-valley.a2878754.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Hikking Natural Park/Serra Malagueta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2120201/c4929b7d-5232-46ef-82f5-de3d7e889f12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hikking Natural Park/Serra Malagueta 3h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hikking-natural-park-serra-malagueta.a2120201.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475449/45fee860-0910-4a14-b532-9b60885a013d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack 9d 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $2,072 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-verde-green-escape-to-santiago-nature-beach-9-days-pack.a3475449.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3412664/0b855766-64b5-42cb-94d0-7c4e38350af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available $1,319 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cape-verde-the-royal-routes-of-santiago-island-4-days.a3412664.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44826213/49e609bd-e658-40b9-bccf-e7310c69dc96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde 8h 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $196 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-in-praia-cape-verde.a44826213.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Santiago Island Private Tour – Tarrafal & Local Villages](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52247128/0c46322d-2551-4888-aa7b-6dfd7a0b971f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island Private Tour – Tarrafal & Local Villages 8h Free cancellation available $127 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-of-santiago-discover-the-island.a52247128.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![From the Beach: Visit the Coconut and Banana Plantation & Botanical Garden ...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51696824/ca23b0dc-7387-44e4-ac1d-3137b2d5bc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From the Beach: Visit the Coconut and Banana Plantation & Botanical Garden ... 4h Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-visit-the-largest-banana-and-coconut-plantation-botanical-garden.a51696824.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available $132 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a comprehensive, panoramic tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52124078/cc3640f0-1105-4edc-bf4c-e2f7e45c5bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a comprehensive, panoramic tour 8h 9.6/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-whole-island-on-a-magnificent-1-day-tour.a52124078.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3054131/80a93cca-1a29-4cb6-92ff-193f14c92994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ribeira da Barca: Boat Trip to the Cave, Snorkeling and BBQ on the beach 7h 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $184 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ribeira-da-barca-boat-trip-to-the-cave-snorkeling-and-bbq-on-the-beach.a3054131.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Assomada: Farm Tour with Lunch and Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52046153/7a004270-ebcf-4033-a43d-dc4ad1c4fc06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Assomada: Farm Tour with Lunch and Cooking Class 6h Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/assomada-farm-tour-with-lunch-and-cooking-class.a52046153.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![From Praia: Assomada Tour and Traditional Cape Verdean Cooking Workshop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52018296/91b64911-e8d7-46d0-a9ef-b7e8c9846d7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Assomada Tour and Traditional Cape Verdean Cooking Workshop 6h Free cancellation available $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-praia-assomada-tour-and-traditional-cape-verdean-cooking-workshop.a52018296.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Discover traditional Cape Verdean cuisine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52154220/02c4592b-5d92-4113-8872-96d87b86a696.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover traditional Cape Verdean cuisine 7h Free cancellation available $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-traditional-cape-verdean-cuisine.a52154220.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![From Praia: City Tour & a meal with a local family.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51728554/c993a9b1-068a-4ddd-a0e1-85fadff83fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: City Tour & a meal with a local family. 5h Free cancellation available $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-praia-city-tour-a-meal-with-a-local-family.a51728554.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ![Santiago: São Domingos Ecological Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52315247/80ef7089-6c35-4865-afe4-68a035b7195b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: São Domingos Ecological Tour with Lunch 6h Free cancellation available $125 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/santiago-sao-domingos-ecological-tour-with-lunch.a52315247.activity-details?&rid=6360684&location=Cidade+Velha&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Cidade Velha | Number of things to do | 75 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details)[Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details)[Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a comprehensive, panoramic tour](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-whole-island-on-a-magnificent-1-day-tour.a52124078.activity-details)[Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details)[From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details)[Guided city Tour Praia, Highlights tour](/things-to-do/walking-tour-praia-highlights-tour.a46213273.activity-details)[Transfer from Praias airport to the hotel - Praia, Santiago](/things-to-do/transfer-from-praias-airport-to-the-hotel-praia-santiago.a52190939.activity-details) | | With kids | [Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details)[Santiago: Explore the island of Santiago on a comprehensive, panoramic tour](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-whole-island-on-a-magnificent-1-day-tour.a52124078.activity-details)[From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-on-a-private-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details)[From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers](/things-to-do/from-port-of-praia-island-tour-for-cruise-ship-passengers.a48075519.activity-details)[Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](/things-to-do/shore-excursion-3-hour-guided-historic-tour-of-praia-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details) | ## What to do in Cidade Velha - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Cidade Velha Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's a snap to occupy yourself in Cidade Velha without spending a penny. **Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario** \- Gain a better understanding of the local religion at this spiritual site. ### Things to Do in Cidade Velha with Kids There are plenty of fun things to do with the kids in and around Cidade Velha. Keep the crew happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6360684&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Cidade Velha? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Cidade Velha #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### São Francisco monastery and church You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Sao-Francisco-Monastery-And-Church-Cidade-Velha.d553248621532404083.Vacation-Attraction) #### Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario is just one of the places to see in Cidade Velha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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