Every city has its heart, the core of its existence. In Melbourne, Australia, the city center is the Central Business District (CBD). The CBD is a combination of residential, financial, commercial and business usage. Here, you can find everything at your fingertips. There are retail stores, banking facilities, restaurants, legal enterprises, recreational services and entertainment amenities. From the green boulevard of St. Kilda Road to the flowing waters of the Yarra River, you will much to see and oh so many things to experience. In short, the CBD of Melbourne is an ideal place to spend part of your vacation. The CBD is on the northern bank of the Yarra River. It is home to some of the oldest and newest attractions of the city. There is Queen Victoria Market, an open-air attraction in operation since 1878. There is also the shopping extravaganza of Melbourne Central. This modern building features some 300 plus stores and an 11 screen cinema. For a sporting day, head off to Olympic Park or Melbourne Park. Gather in Federation Square fronting the Yarra River or wander through any of the museums in the CBD. Be sure to visit the Immigration Museum or the Chinese Museum. For further cultural experiences and glimpses of Australia's history, visit the Supreme Court, the National Gallery, the State Library or the Old Melbourne Gaol. Alternatively, you might prefer to spend the day quietly strolling through the many gardens. Take your pick of Queen Victoria Gardens, Alexandra Gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens or the King's Domain. The stately Government House is found in the setting of King's Domain.
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