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In the beautiful state of Victoria, you’ll find Melbourne. It’s a great city located along the banks of the Yarra River and overlooks the Port Phillip Bay. There are countless fantastic beaches to be enjoyed throughout the year. Stroll along the streets and enjoy the architecture and gardens. Spend your time in the CBD, the city’s business district and find yourself in the midst of fantastic shops, restaurants and sites. Melbourne is well known for its sports enthusiasm but also for its class and sophistication. Travelers here will find a host of exciting things to experience.

Often referred to as Australia’s garden city, you’ll find many beautiful parks located throughout Melbourne. The Royal Botanic Gardens are a favorite for visitors with its many beautiful landscapes, flowers and trees. The Carlton Gardens has the honor of being designated as a World Heritage Site. Home to the Royal Exhibition Building and a fantastic kids playground, it’s a favorite for both locals and tourists. You can enjoy more of Melbourne’s beautiful scenery with a cruise along the Yarra River. There are three general tours to choose from. The first is the Scenic River Gardens, which takes you up river. Second is the Port and Docklands down river cruise. Last, but not least is the Melbourne Highlights that takes you all around the Yarra River. Any cruise provides a fantastic way to view the city.

Melbourne makes it easy for you to see its major attractions. After you pay for the Melbourne Attractions Card, you’ll get free entry into 50 of some of Melbourne’s best attractions. Even if you’re only planning on visiting for a few days, the card is worth it. You can buy it online which makes it even easier to save.

The Melbourne Zoo is a wonderful place to see some of Australia’s beautiful nature and animals as well as animals from around the world. Explore the African Rainforest or keep your eyes open for the pygmy hippopotamus. The Melbourne Aquarium will give you an amazing under water experience, and you won’t even get wet. You’ll explore the aquatic life as you walk through clear tubes, surrounded by water filled with stingrays, sharks and other fantastic creatures. For the more adventurous traveler, you’ll want to make your way to the Victoria’s Open Range Zoo at Werribee and experience a wildlife safari. See wild animals from Africa, Asia and Australia all at the same time on your guided tour. The Healesville Sanctuary just outside of Melbourne is a bit tamer and you’ll be able to walk among the kangaroos or see an emu as you stroll through the natural landscaped areas. There are many interesting museums in Melbourne. One of the more popular ones is the Gold Treasury Museum. When gold was found in Victoria, the state experienced a huge surge in population growth. The information on this gold rush era is quite interesting. For a bit of a different sightseeing experience, make your way to the Old Melbourne Gaol. As Victoria’s oldest surviving prison, you’ll see what life was like locked up behind bars in the 19th century. If you like getting freaked out, reserve a night performance and tour the place by candlelight. Creepy.

The architecture in Melbourne is quite varied and it’s not uncommon to see skyscrapers stand along side century old buildings. One of Melbourne’s most noticeable buildings is the Rialto Towers. At its very top is a fantastic observation deck that gives you an unparalleled view of the city and its surrounding areas. Standing as the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, you can avoid the 1,450 steps and use one of the two express passenger lifts. Give yourself enough time to enjoy the sites and sounds atop this fantastic building.

For all the sports fans out there, Melbourne is a perfect place to visit. Known around the world as being a sports obsessed city, you’ll have lots of activity to choose from. Whether its cricket, tennis, horseracing, formula one racing, or rugby you’ll love watching the competitors and fans alike. Melbourne is also home to ten of the sixteen teams in the Australian Football league. There are five games per week during the season, which are played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Football lovers, we’ve found your paradise. And for all you shoppers out there, we think we’ve found your piece of heaven on earth at one of Melbourne’s many shopping areas. Stroll along Chapel Street for the trendy styles found in the clothes, house wares and gift shops. Just further ahead, you’ll find yourself on Greville where retro and streetwear are the flavor. Collins Street is perfect for those who love high-end fashion. You’ll also find a great selection of restaurants and clubs in this area. Even if you don’t want to spend a small fortune in one day, window-shopping along Collins Street is a real treat as you pass by Gothic-style churches, theaters and galleries.

Melbourne has a fantastic nightlife. There are countless pubs and clubs for you to enjoy as well as many great concerts and theatre performances. Try to make your way to the Crown Casino. This massive complex has everything a gambler could want but what makes it unique is that the gaming floor isn’t the first thing you see. Therefore, the Casino is also a perfect place for a family to enjoy a great dinner, do a little shopping, watch a movie or see a show.

It’s not hard to understand why Melbourne is such a favorite for all types of travelers. Families love the great attractions, sports fans flock here to watch the many events, backpackers enjoy the sites and along with everyone else, you’ll love the fantastic beauty that Melbourne is well known for. So whether you travel with a suitcase, backpack or the shirt you wear on the plane, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Melbourne.