Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. People always compare Melbourne and Sydney but it’s really up to you to decide which city your prefer as they both have pros and cons. Melbourne is known for being more artsy but you could get four seasons in one day! Here is a list of things to do in the city, a few eating recommendations and near by road trips you can do too.

1. Adelphi Hotel rooftop pool (glass bottom)
2. Aga The French Patisserie
3. Art Centre Melbourne
   
4. Australian Centre for Moving Image
   
5. Ballarat day trip known for its Gold!
   
6. Bendigo Day Trip
7. Brighton Beach for the famous colourful beach huts
8. Carlton Gardens where you’ll find Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building
   
9. Chadstone shopping centre with 550 shops, free shuttle available
10. China Town
    
11. Cycle Merri Creek Trail
12. Dandenongs Day trip (puffing billy railway)
    
13. Day trip to Yarra Valley with Autopia Tours
    
14. Degraves street for cafes
    
15. Eat at Hawker Chan (Singaporean food)
16. Etihad Stadium
    
17. Eureka Tower 88 floor observation deck
18. Federation Square
    
19. Flag Staff Garden
20. Flinders Street station
    
21. Forum Theatre
    
22. Geelong day trip
23. Get a bird’s eye view from the balcony of Hamer Hall
24. Grampians

    

25. Great Ocean Road

    

26. Hanging Rock – Macedon Ranges ( I would highly recommend Hanging Rock Llama Walking Tours hosted by Mark, be sure to book ahead)
27. Heide Museum of Modern Art
28. Hopetoun Tea Rooms – always fully booked
    
29. Hosier Lane and Centre Place for street art
    
30. Immigration Museum
    
31. Luna Park
32. Lune Croissanterie, always sells out
    
33. Melbourne Museum
    
34. Melbourne Zoo
35. Mornington Peninsula day trip with Bunyip Tours which will include either the hot springs or Sorrento and Port Sea in the morning followed by the Enchanted Adventure Gardens in the afternoon

    

36. National Gallery Victoria
    
37. Nicholas building (shopping)
38. Old Melborne Gaol
    
39. Old Treasury Building (really good free museum)
40. Parliament House
41. Philip Island day trip, they come out after sunset
    
42. Pidapipo Gelato (try the Nutella one)
    
43. Port Campbell (part of Great Ocean Road trip)
44. Princes Bridge
    
45. Queen Victoria Market
46. Royal Botanic Gardens
    
47. Royal Exhibition Building
    
48. Sofitel Hotel toilets for a view!
49. Sorrento and Port Sea
50. South Melbourne Market
    
51. St Kilda where you can also see Penguins for free
    
52. St Paul’s Cathedral
    
53. State library
    
54. Take the ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento
55. Take the free city loop tain
56. The Block Arcade
    
57. The Star – their ferris wheel for great views from up top
    
58. Town Hall
59. Waterfront city/New Quay
60. Yarra River