City West
Canberra
![Australian War Memorial showing a memorial and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42634-Australian-War-Memorial.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
![Canberra showing a lake or waterhole and a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42714-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Popular places to visit
![Parliament House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499946-capital-hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
![Australian War Memorial](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/499000/499952-canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
![National Gallery of Australia which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117963-National-Gallery-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
![National Museum of Australia which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42692-National-Museum-Of-Australia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry.
![Questacon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117944-Questacon-National-Science-And-Technology-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Things to do
![Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48439406/714471c7-7fcc-4a01-8b34-c8e48463ba46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
![Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3633567/fe96fd13-513f-4aa7-b144-c80e50195e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
2 People - Indulgence Wine Tasting with Matched Elements Canberra
![Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48682285/0f1d4a72-15d9-45cb-a4b8-e025ce9e7467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Family Walking Tour in Canberra in Capital Wonders
Top hotels in City West
![Novotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426700/426686/fd7c008e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
![QT Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9200/9153/w3840h2554x0y3-cd4bc17c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
![Ovolo Nishi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5800000/5795000/5794961/0c17dd97_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025
![Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1890000/1880400/1880386/9c467467_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025
![Quest Canberra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902200/902157/7c791e86_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2025
![BreakFree Capital Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28000/27908/c4d1802f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2024
Other neighbourhoods around City West
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Canberra City Centre
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to Canberra City Centre. A stop by Canberra Museum and Gallery or Canberra Theatre Centre might round out your trip.
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Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Canberra.
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City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
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Braddon
Abundant dining options and relaxing spas are well-reviewed features of Braddon. Make a stop by top sights like Canberra Contemporary Art Space while you're exploring the area.
![Parliament House showing an administrative building](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/117000/117775-Canberra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.
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Barton
Barton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.