Top Things to do in Adelaide – Unearthing the Many Treasures of Adelaide

Adelaide is famous for its good food and drink. In fact its popularity extends so much so that one may feel incomplete without experiencing this part as they holiday in this exciting city. Adelaide's laneway bars have plenty to delight in, for this after all is where the city enjoys its timeless reputation. You get here a wide variety from tapas to Serbian cuisine but what really seals the deals when it comes to tantalizing your taste-buds is the delicious range of wines that you must try out while washing down all that scrumptious food.

There is nothing really like the fresh produce you will find at Adelaide's favourite Central Market. With stacks of farm fresh fruit and vegetables and hormone-free meats, smoked meats, artisan cheeses and seafood, all you need to do is walk around, pick and choose what you love and have a go at it. Even if you are not interested in buying anything, just looking at it has quite a therapeutic effect. To taste it all and learn a little something about the Central Market, take part in a Mark Gleeson's early morning tour where you can actually talk to the experts behind the market stalls.

The rich history of Adelaide is beautifully displayed in the array of 19th century buildings that adorn this place. At Port Adelaide you find areas that are home to classic Australian pubs and atmospheric old wharves. For history buffs visiting Adelaide, Port Adelaide is an absolute must do and offers a world of wonders to explore. For a holistic dose of this part of the city get yourself a self-guided walking map from the tourist office and indulge in activities such as exploring the Maritime Museum or kayaking along the Port River. After a thorough exploration of the area, you could also stop by the Port Dock Brewery Hotel to taste the fine beer produced in this part of Australia.

Considered the most elegant boulevard in all of Adelaide the North Terrace is home to some of the city's most prominent cultural institutions such as the State Parliament, South Australian Museum, the Convention Centre, Adelaide Casino, one of the finest art galleries in all of South Australia and the absolutely breathtaking Botanic Gardens. Take your time and explore each one of these locations and bask in the feel of the yesteryears that is strongly evident in these places.

Explore the malls and markets in Adelaide, and there are plenty of places to choose from. The Rundle Mall for instance, just 5 minutes from the Oaks Embassy is one place worth heading to. Like this there are many other Adelaide holiday apartments located strategically in the popular shopping precincts of the region from where you can also plan to visit such hotspots as Adelaide Arcade, Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and the Myer Centre.