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Capital Hill is known for being walkable and family-friendly with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and cafes. Broaden your horizons with some local art. Hotels in Capital Hill provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Forrest area.

Sightseeing around Capital Hill

The museums and many other highlights await you. Stroll the halls at Museum of Australian Democracy, National Portrait Gallery, or Questacon. Sights like National Gallery of Australia, Albert Hall, and National Museum of Australia offer insight into the local culture. Old Parliament House, National Carillon, and Australian-American War Memorial are some local landmarks. Bring the family to CSIRO Discovery Centre, National Zoo and Aquarium, and Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. King's Park, Commonwealth Park, or City Hill are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Mount Ainslie, National Arboretum Canberra, and Stromlo Forest Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. With a shopping trip to Kingston Shopping Centre, Manuka Shopping Centre, or Canberra Centre, you might find that perfect souvenir. Manuka Oval, Pialligo Estate, and Canberra Stadium are other spots for some local fun.

Some of the area's most popular sights are Australian War Memorial, Australian National Botanic Gardens, and Telstra Tower. You can also head to Anzac Parade, National Film & Sound Archive, and Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial.

Getting around Capital Hill

Capital Hill is 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from the airport in Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.).