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Top Things to do in Ipswich – An unnoticed destination, yet so awesome!

Everyone wants to holiday in Brisbane and Gold Coast, but does anyone give enough attention to holidaying in Ipswich? This is because you don't know what you can do in this amazing destination. Let this article help you up with that! Read-on.

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Head to Rafter and Rose for breakfast

Yes, your hotel package may include free breakfast, but once in a while go for a change. Head to Rafter and Rose to find a big variety of breakfast meals. Be it French toast, ice cream, or fresh berries- it has it all. Start your day with a good coffee they offer!

2

Lunch at Pumpyard

Good food and great beer- that's the simplest way to introduce Pumpyard to you! It's a historical food spot largely popular among the locals, and they specialize in a large variety of dishes. Be it pork burgers, chicken salad, or spicy chicken wings, Pumpyard has the best versions of these dishes for you. Enjoy your meals, and conclude your dining experience with a cold beer.

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Head to Art Time

Art Time will just seem like a regular art supply store in town, but don't get deceived by its looks. Go inside the store to find a tiny room reserved to showcase the arts and crafts of local artists. Admire these unique pieces of art and buy one of them to encourage local artists. They need it the most!

4

Watch a weird film

Sometimes in life, you need to try out weird things, and here is one of such things. Head to Goleby's Basement (which is right under Art Time) and get yourself prepared for an underground movie experience. Here, they show the quirkiest of all movies from the good old days, and guess what, you won't have the same experience from anywhere else.

5

Relax at Queens Park

If you are in Ipswich with your kids, this is a place that you should let them explore. Let them play in the playground with local kids, and you may just relax under the shade of a tree till then have fun. When you are done, you may then head to the Ipswich Nature Centre to meet quolls and wombats.

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Join the Ipswich Festival

Consider yourselves extremely lucky and blessed if you get to visit this destination during the Ipswich Festival season. It's an event held annually, and an event to which the locals contribute quite eagerly. The festival has live music, firework displays, food stalls, and many other performances, and Ipswich becomes all colourful and vibrant during this season. Also, you get the chance to explore street markets and buy things at very surprising prices.

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Where to stay in Ipswich?

Spending a long weekend in Ipswich will always be a great idea since you have loads of things to do when you are here. Many Ipswich hotels in QLD the likes of Oaks Ipswich Aspire Suites offer great accommodation facilities, and they offer easy access to many of the attractions as well.