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Australian War Memorial
Balloon Aloft Canberra
Australian Parliament House
Booroomba Rocks
Questacon
National Gallery of Australia
Lake Burley Griffin
Namadgi National Park
National Museum of Australia
Australia National Botanic Gardens
The Sculpture Garden Restaurant
Boffins
Eightysix
Queen’s Terrace Cafe
Courgette Restaurant
Rubicon
The Cupping Room
Two Before Ten
Silo Bakery
Ona Coffee
Harvest Coffee
Two Hands Cafe
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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