From Chinatown to Circular Quay, Sydney City Central Business District (CBD) is filled with things to do, places to visit and see.
The city’s underground railway makes it easy to get around, with shopping, restaurants, cafe’s, lots of attractions and sightseeing. You may also wish to check the weather for today and forecasts for the city Sydney CBD Weather.
Sydney Shopping
Sydney is noted for its great shopping, particularly in the Central Business District - More about Sydney Shopping.
Amongst the many major attractions worth visiting in Sydney city is the AMP Tower Centrepoint, with excellent 360 degree views of the City. Below, you will find major fun shopping opportunities at Pitt Street.
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Sydney City Centre Museums and Attractions
Places to go in the City: Museums include Hyde Park Barracks, The Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Sydney, the Justice and Police Museum, Customs and the Australian Museum, documenting our history, culture, and the natural development of this continent.
Visit The Royal Botanical Gardens for a serene and enjoyable walk with great harbour views - found alongside the Sydney Opera House at Circular Quay. See Map to Sydney Opera House.
The Rocks
Sydney The Rocks
The Rocks, by Circular Quay at the foot of the city, is Australia’s finest restored historical district. Visit the Sydney Information Centre there for a good look at our history and walk the cobbled streets. You will also find excellent restaurants and eateries of all kinds, pubs dating back to the early days, a lively market on weekends and plenty of entertainment.
Every January, the city celebrates with the Sydney Festival. At indoor and outdoor venues all over the city, there are artwork, music and dance exhibitions. Australian and International theatre during the month is also featured, from Aboriginal to Opera and Contemporary. Many of these events are free.
In the Sydney City Center, the best places to see includes Sydney Cove, where you can find the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanical Gardens and The Rocks with its many attractions. Other
places of interest are the many art galleries, museums and of course, great places to shop.