When
we made it to Canberra to visit a friend, we were happy to get out of
the car and stay in one place for a few nights. We stayed over a
weekend which is probably not the best time to visit Canberra, as
most people living there for work leave during the weekends. While
the town was deserted, our friend filled us in on all of the events
that go on in there throughout the year. Because it is the nation's
capital, many cultural events from all over the globe take place
there including art exhibits, sporting events, and cultural
activities.
Visiting weekend craft markets is a must when visiting Canberra. The Gorman House Arts Centre (http://www.agac.com.au/) market takes place Saturday mornings. There are craft booths and a few food vendors. My favorite of the food stalls was the little Mexican place. Theirs was some of the best Mexican food I had had in awhile. Each dish was around $7 AUD. Everything was so delicious that I went back for seconds. We also went to the much larger Old Bus Depot market (http://obdm.com.au/) on Sunday but the food options at the Old Bus Depot weren't as appetizing to me.
While in town, we hiked from the road behind the War Memorial up to the top of Mount Ainslie. It took us about an hour to walk up as we stopped numerous times to watch the birds maneuver through the trees and to watch the kangaroos lounge in the grass. From the top, there is a view of the city below. If you are not up for the hike, you can drive up the back of the mountain and park at the top.
As an American, I would compare Canberra to the many Midwestern cities that don't seem like they have a lot to offer visitors. But when you meet locals or when you take the time to visit, you find many interesting things to see and do. Visit these websites to check out what Canberra has to offer throughout the year:
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/find/event
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