Location
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Situated atop Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. A tour to Melbourne would be akin to Mecca for shoppers. The phrase "shop till you drop" holds true for Melbourne, as there is such an exciting range of shops, malls and boutiques. Melbourne is the favored destination for the fashion fraternity and lovers of fine art. Lose yourself in the magnificent arcades as you walk along this well-planned city.
Exploring Melbourne
If you want to settle for a joyride you can board a City circle tram service. You can take a tram ride to St. Kilda and take a walk by the quayside. The art lovers can enjoy themselves by having a look at the National Gallery of Victoria, the Victorian Arts Centre and the Myer Music Bowl. | The history buffs can have a trip down in time by visiting the Captain Cook's cottage in Fitzroy Gardens, Ripponlea near St Kilda and the Old Melbourne Gaol. Other major attractions include St Pauls Cathedral and the Rialto Towers observation deck on the 55th floor.
Lifestyle
Melbourne is a city alive and effervescent with action. There are many ethnic groups in Melbourne resulting in a mixed and cosmopolitan culture. The action never ends on a tour to Melbourne, since this city has so much to offer. You'll have a hard time lapping up the amazing experiences you'll encounter over here. There's history and heritage, art and architecture, sporting events, the delicacies and the wine, the fiestas, fetes and festivals. Melbourne is a place of high rises and the Victorian architecture. The history still bears a mark on this place with the architecture of this place a constant reminder of the bygone eras. The town also has a carefully wrapped and preserved tradition of the aboriginals. Watch these wonders unfold with goldmining towns and ancient burial sites, all bearing a testimony to the eras gone by.
Enjoying food and sports in Melbourne
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Melbourne enjoys a lot of popularity with the rich and flamboyant due to the designer and upmarket restaurants that serve cuisines of various types and boutique wineries. Melbourne's cafes are as colorful as they could be. Melbourne is also an avid sportsperson's delight. It is the home to Australian Football League, Australian Open Tennis and Formula One Grand Prix. Witness the euphoria and the thrill of being at the football match here in Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Grounds.
Accommodation
Being a popular tourist destination, Melbourne offers its tourists a lot of options to choose from, ranging from extremely luxurious to economic accommodations. Melbourne is the home to a lot of popular events and festivals. Booking for hotels in advance during a tourist season is recommended.
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