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1. Australian War Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Attractions
Australian War Memorial
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2. Balloon Aloft Canberra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Balloon Aloft Canberra
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3. Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House
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4. Booroomba Rocks

Booroomba Rocks
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5. Questacon

Questacon
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6. National Gallery of Australia

Category: Museums & Culture
National Gallery of Australia
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7. Lake Burley Griffin

Category: Activities
Lake Burley Griffin
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8. Namadgi National Park

Category: Activities
Namadgi National Park
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9. National Museum of Australia

Category: Museums & Culture
National Museum of Australia
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10. Australia National Botanic Gardens

Category: Activities
Australia National Botanic Gardens
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11. The Sculpture Garden Restaurant

Category: Activities
The Sculpture Garden Restaurant
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12. Boffins

Boffins
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13. Eightysix

Eightysix
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14. Queen’s Terrace Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Queen’s Terrace Cafe
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15. Courgette Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Courgette Restaurant
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16. Rubicon

Rubicon
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17. The Cupping Room

The Cupping Room
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18. Two Before Ten

Two Before Ten
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19. Silo Bakery

Category: Food & Drink
Silo Bakery
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20. Ona Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Ona Coffee
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21. Harvest Coffee

Category: Food & Drink
Harvest Coffee
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22. Two Hands Cafe

Category: Food & Drink
Two Hands Cafe
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Canberra is the capital of Australia. Because of this great designation, there are a lot of government building and museums worth checking out. While outdoor fun may not be as much of a priority on the coastal cities, the coffee shops and cuisine are the real deal in this big city. Be sure to look for all the locally roasted coffee brands, and check out the eco-friendly restaurants who want to sustain the Earth and your belly.

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