Barton Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
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 Dinosaur Museum
Get to know the giants of prehistoric times at this interesting and educational museum, packed with displays about the unique history of the Australian continent.
Activities
Canberra: Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tasting Tour
From Canberra: Murrumbateman Wineries Full-Day Tour
Spies in the Capital: Women in Espionage Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Barton
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.
Kingston
Kingston is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lake Burley Griffin and The Cusack Centre while you're in town.
Manuka
While visiting Manuka, you might make a stop by sights like Manuka Shopping Centre and Manuka Oval.
Forrest
Check out the restaurants, shopping and forests while spending some time in Forrest. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Manuka Shopping Centre or Manuka Oval.
Deakin
You'll enjoy the restaurants and monuments in Deakin. You might want to make time for a stop at Royal Australian Mint or Red Hill Nature Reserve.
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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- Canberra Baptist Church
- Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Parliament House
- Australian National University
- Australian War Memorial
- Canberra Centre
- National Zoo and Aquarium
- Canberra Hospital
- National Museum of Australia
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- Canberra Stadium
- University of Canberra
- Manuka Oval
- National Dinosaur Museum
- National Convention Centre
- Lake Burley Griffin
- Civic Square
- Commonwealth Park
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Old Parliament House
- Australian Defence Force Academy
- Telstra Tower
- Manuka Shopping Centre
- Albert Hall
- Royal Australian Mint
- Canberra Museum and Gallery
- National Archives of Australia
- National Library of Australia