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1. Adelaide Botanic Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Adelaide Central Market ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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3. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

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4. Adelaide Gaol, Adelaide, Australia

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5. Adelaide Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Adelaide’s Top Food and Wine Tours

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7. Art Gallery of South Australia

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Belair National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Big Shed Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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10. Carrick Hill, Adelaide, Australia

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11. Cleland Conservation Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Gorge Wildlife Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Mega Adventure

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14. Migration Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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15. Morialta Conservation Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Mount Lofty

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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18. National Railway Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. National Wine Center of Australia

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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20. Onkaparinga River National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. South Australian Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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22. The Grave of the Taman Shud Man

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23. Toy Factory

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Adelaide, South Australia’s capital, is undoubtedly a must-visit city for history buffs, foodies and culture-lovers alike thanks to dozens of attractions that showcase the beauty and uniqueness of the city as a whole. Apart from cultural and historical destinations, Adelaide is also home to many multicultural restaurants that offer up delicious fare and boasts of a booming café and bar culture for coffee and drink fanatics.

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