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50 Best Things to do in Adelaide, Australia
"Go shopping in Rundle Mall and meet some of Adelaide’s most colorful characters, including 3 bronze pig sculptures. Have fun taking photos with them as it’s totally fine to sit on them or pet the pigs. In the middle of the shopping strip you’ll find Rundle Mall’s original icon, the Mall’s Balls."
"Adelaide’s main shopping district, Rundle Mall was opened as Australia’s first pedestrian street mall in 1976 and now contains more than 700 retailers. As the state’s premier retail space, Rundle mall is home to a number of flagship stores including David Jones and Myer."
"The heart of retail in South Australia, Rundle Mall brings the freshest fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food into the City of Adelaide. Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia"
"Branching off the concrete jungle that is Rundle Mall, this classic establishment is the oldest shopping arcade in Australia. Built in the 1880s, the tiled strip was one of the city's first retail hubs and still boasts a number of old-school outlets. It's even rumoured to have a resident ghost."
"Adelaide Arcade is a beautiful shopping experience with an exciting atmosphere. When next in the city, treat yourself with a visit to Adelaide Arcade. 118 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia"
"Along Grenfell Street, one can find a vibrant 19th century shopping arcade that offers several photo opportunities. View this post on Instagram"
"Located temptingly close to the water, the Henley Square Make It Mine Market is the perfect sand to shopping activity. With 75 stalls scattered across Henley Square showcasing a range of handmade arts, crafts and fashion, the marketplace supports local Adelaide businesses on the last Sunday of every month. Come for the shopping, stay for the food and entertainment; the Henley Square Markets have an onsite DJ, face painting and food stalls to keep you interested."
"You simply can’t go past Henley Square for beautiful beach sunset photos. Head to the delightful twinkling fairy lights to up your Instagram game even further!. Henley Square is not only thriving with life it’s the perfect backdrop for any insta post."
"Recently-revamped Henley Square is the ultimate seaside destination, no matter the season. The metropolitan beach is packed with pubs and restaurants, draped with thousands of fairy lights, and is only a few seconds from the sand."
"Located near Adelaide’s airport, this is outlet shopping at its finest with a large range of stores covering everything from children’s clothing to designer menswear to women’s fashion, alongside shoes, stationery, luggage, general retail and more – most of which are being sold at a discount and there are always some great bargains to be found for savvy shoppers."
"Challenge your ability to stand upright at the Harbour Town Ice Skating Rink. Open 7 days a week this ice rink caters for all ages with skating aids available. Little kids can have double bladed skates that strap over normal shoes, making it even easier and more comfortable."
"Gilles Plains Shopping Centre 575 North East Road, Gilles Plains, Tea Tree Gully, South Australia 5086 Australia+61 8 8233 8888http://gillesplainsshoppingcentre.com.au/"
"It is an aboriginal owned and operated art centre, the oldest of its kind. It has been in operation for almost three decades, and the museum displays interactive exhibition dealing with the stories of the First people."
"Standing grand in the middle of North Terrace alongside many other cultural opportunities, the AGSA is must visit. Established as the National Gallery of South Australia in 1881, you can find ongoing exhibitions alongside an array of classic through to modern pieces on display. North Terrace, Adelaide"
"Spend a few hushed hours in the vaulted, parquetry-floored gallery that represents the big names in Australian art. Permanent exhibitions include Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Asian, European... Top ChoiceMuseum in Adelaide"
"One of Australia’s leading university art museums, you’re guaranteed access to some of the freshest creative minds out there. Presenting a changing exhibitions program of contemporary visual art from South Australia University, the curators have broad interest alongside educational value in mind. Hawke Building, City West campus, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide"
"The Samstag Museum of Art is part of the University of South Australia. The gallery cannot be missed, as it lives in the stunningly modern and architectural Hawke Building in UniSA’s city west campus. Samstag is named after a former UniSA professor, who granted a number of art scholarships to the university following his death in 1991."
"Samstag Museum of Art is one of the University of South Australia’s leading creative centres. 55 North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Galleries, Museums and Collections"