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Como Historic House and Garden
As featured in Melbourne for young kids
Ollie #21 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
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AAMI Park
Ollie #22 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Ollie #23 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: Gallery featuring innovative contemporary and historic Australian screen-based art through interactive exhibits, large-scale projections, computer...... more » Owner description: Gallery featuring innovative contemporary and historic Australian screen-based art through interactive exhibits, large-scale projections, computer animations and digital media. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Melbourne Recital Centre
Ollie #24 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Collingwood Children's Farm
Ollie #25 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
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Royal Exhibition Building
As featured in Melbourne off the beaten path
Ollie #26 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Completed in 1880 in preparation for the Melbourne International Exhibition, this is a a magnificent building modelled on the Florence Cathedral.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Gardens
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
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The Arts Centre
Ollie #27 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Experience Victoria's center for the performing arts and enjoy a play, a concert or a visit to the galleries.
Attraction type  Theaters; Art Galleries
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Williamstown
Ollie #28 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
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Sherbrooke Forest
Ollie #29 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Forests
Distance  21.7 miles from city center
National Sports Museum
Ollie #30 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum houses the Australian...... more » Owner description: Located at the MCG, the National Sports Museum presents world-class exhibitions of significant sporting artefacts. The museum houses the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum, the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame, the Australian Football exhibition (including Australian Football Hall of Fame), Champions - Thoroughbred Racing Gallery and temporary exhibition areas addressing the sporting issues and events of the day. Interactive and audiovisual displays enhance the visitor experience. On days without major events on the arena, the museum enables public access to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum and Library.The National Sports Museum also manages the MCG Tours. This is a vibrant, exciting and attractive mix of sporting information, cultural heritage, and interactive entertainment. The National Sports Museum serves the MCG’s match-day patronage, as well as catering for families, schools, seniors and tourist groups, seven days weekly. « less
Attraction type  Museums
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Old Treasury Building
Ollie #31 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the finest 19th century...... more » Owner description: Sitting at the top end of Collins Street in the Melbourne CBD, the Old Treasury Building is widely regarded as one of the finest 19th century buildings in Australia.The Old Treasury building was designed by nineteen-year-old architect JJ Clark and built between 1858 and 1862.The Old Treasury Building hosts the original gold vaults where gold bullion was stored during the gold rush era, as well as rare and historic documents from Public Record Office Victoria highlighting key moments from Victoria’s history.Come and explore the intriguing gold vaults and you may earn yourself a gold license! « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Albert Park
Ollie #32 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Parks; Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Rod Laver Arena
Ollie #33 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Hosier Lane
Ollie #34 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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The Australian Ballet
Ollie #35 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Ballets
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Fitzroy Gardens
As featured in Melbourne off the beaten path
Ollie #36 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
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IMAX at Melbourne Museum
Ollie #37 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
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Federation Square
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Ollie #38 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 324 reviews
Owner description: Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, Federation Square...... more » Owner description: Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, Federation Square is Melbourne's meeting place - a local hang-out and one of Victoria's most popular tourist attractions.Designed by Lab Architecture and Bates Smart, this modern piazza is the size of an entire city block and receives an average of eight million visits each year.Major attractions include:The Ian Potter Centre: NGV AustraliaHome to the world's largest collection of Australian art from the Colonial period right through to contemporary artworks.Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMICelebrates, explores and promotes the cultural and creative richness of the moving image in all its forms – film, television and digital culture. Melbourne Visitor Centre Melbourne's one-stop-shop for visitor information and assistance. Federation Square hosts more than 2,000 events each year and is a hub for festivals, markets, fashion shows, public lectures, films and concerts. The majority of events at Fed Square are free and entry to the permanent exhibitions at ACMI and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is also free.Federation Square is home to 16 restaurants, bars and cafes as well as smaller contemporary art galleries and tourism services including bike rental, tour buses, boat cruises and souvenirs.Fed Square has free WiFi and the space is open 24hrs every day of the year. Note that the galleries, shops and restaurants all have their own opening hours. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Polly Woodside - Melbourne's Tall Ship Story
As featured in Melbourne off the beaten path
Ollie #39 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Step aboard and join the crew on the Polly Woodside and experience life on board a real tall ship in the 1800s. Discover a new world of maritime...... more » Owner description: Step aboard and join the crew on the Polly Woodside and experience life on board a real tall ship in the 1800s. Discover a new world of maritime adventure through an interactive gallery, immersive theatre and special events. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
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St. Kilda Beach
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Ollie #40 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4 of 5 stars 200 reviews
Long, well-maintained and clean beach just outside Melbourne, lined with markets, amusement parks and nightclubs.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  3.4 miles from city center
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