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1. Australian War Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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2. Balloon Aloft Canberra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Australian Parliament House

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4. Booroomba Rocks

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5. Questacon

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6. National Gallery of Australia

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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7. Lake Burley Griffin

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Namadgi National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. National Museum of Australia

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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10. Australia National Botanic Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. The Sculpture Garden Restaurant

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Boffins

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13. Eightysix

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14. Queen’s Terrace Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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15. Courgette Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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16. Rubicon

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17. The Cupping Room

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18. Two Before Ten

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19. Silo Bakery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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20. Ona Coffee

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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21. Harvest Coffee

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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22. Two Hands Cafe

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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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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