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The SEGWAY store is conveniently located in the inner city.

Renting a Segway or signing up for a Segway tour is a fantastic low-exertion way to see Vienna. By shifting your body weight, you power the Segway in a desired direction. Meanwhile, the machine counterbalances your body weight so you remain stable. In addition to trying your hand at operating Segway's futuristic design, you'll also have ...

Groups of friends gather at Swiss Beach to relax in the sun.

The Strandbar Herrmann beach bar is currently open for its 2008 season under the Eurocup-inspired name, "Swiss Beach". The bar occupies a sand-covered corner of land along Vienna's Danube Canal and combines cocktails, sun umbrellas, and lounge chairs for a relaxing beach atmosphere. Crowd-pleasing music is also a regular fixture of the stylish bar. In June, ...

Centimeter II flaunts a measurement-themed menu.

Offering beer-by-the-meter and food by the centimeter, the Centimeter pubs stand alone. Centimeter II, in particular, is a great place to have drinks and a bite to eat near Vienna's Mariahilferstrasse shopping district. Most of the food on Centimeter II's menu can be ordered in some variation of metric measurement. For example, spaghetti can be ordered by the meter and grilled dark ...

The Ruprechtskirche has the undisputed title as Vienna's oldest church. Built in the 11th century, the church was historically frequented by salt merchants who traded along the Danube River. In addition to its beautiful external architecture, aesthetic highlights of the church include two vibrant stained glass windows. One window in the choir area is comprised of medieval stained glass and depicts the crucifixion of Jesus. The other window, in juxtaposition, ...

Help yourself to Bobby's free books.

When in Vienna without a book to read, stop by Bobby's British Imports before shelling out a lot of money at a posh bookstore. The shop is now offering a Take-A-Book, Leave-A-Book bin for customer use. Since the shop sells a variety of food products from Great Britain and America, the majority of the books available are in English. Some German copies ...

Cherry blossoms line the paved recreation paths.

The paved recreation paths along the New Danube River provide a smooth and scenic surface for rollerblading/in-line skating, biking, walking or jogging. In addition to exercisers, the paths are also home to numerous flowering cherry trees and other eye-catching foliage. Conveniently located ice cream vendors, refreshing river breezes, and fields of lush green grass make pit stops enjoyable as well. To ...

The entrance to the exhibit is across the street from the KHM.

 From now until Sept. 28, 2008, the world-renowned King Tutankhamun historical exibit will be on display in Vienna. More than 140 items from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other Valley of the Kings tombs will be on display as part of the exhibition, which was organized in collaboration with the National Geographic Society. Items in the ...

MODEPALAST is a hotspot for local designers.

Today marks the first day of the 2008 MODEPALAST, an event that showcases clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. made by Austrian and international designers. The expo opens tonight in the Museums Quartier at 8pm with a free exhibit titled "11 Meter Mode" (11 Meters of Fashion), highlighting contemporary Swiss design, and will run through Sunday, April 20. A MODEPALAST party is ...

A tall pint of well-poured Guiness is sure to satisfy.

For an Irish pint and lively pub atmosphere in Vienna, head to Charlie P's. The bar/restaurant hosts live or DJ-selected music most evenings. Every month or so, Charlie P's is also home to team trivia quiz nights with large cash prizes. The pub is also an established hotspot for watching major soccer/football sporting events, like Champion's League games. Charlie P's serves ...

Arena comprises old graffiti-covered factory buildings.

Arena is one of Vienna's top music venues. It regularly fills its three small indoor music halls with different bands. The larger hall has recently hosted performances by Editors, Rufus Wainwright, and the Decemberists. The smaller Drei Raum (three room) bar and lounge area recently housed a performance by John Vanderslice. In the summer, bands perform on a large outdoor stage, which ...