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East Canberra is a welcoming neighborhood. Hotels in East Canberra provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Griffith area.

Sightseeing around East Canberra

The local culture at National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery, and Museum of Australian Democracy might be just what you're looking for. Old Parliament House, National Carillon, and Australian-American War Memorial are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Bring the family to CSIRO Discovery Centre, National Zoo and Aquarium, and Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

King's Park, Commonwealth Park, or Glebe Park are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Mount Ainslie, National Arboretum Canberra, and Stromlo Forest Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Kingston Shopping Centre, Manuka Oval, and Manuka Shopping Centre are other spots for some local fun.

Some of the area's most popular sights are National Museum of Australia, Australian War Memorial, and Australian National Botanic Gardens. Questacon, Albert Hall, and Anzac Parade are other top spots to see.

Getting around East Canberra

To venture out of town, take a train from Kingston Canberra Station.

At 2.9 miles (4.7 km), Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.) is the closest major airport to East Canberra.