detailed personal experience as well. Venturing out for fine dining is taken seriously in Melbourne. Listed as one of the “Top 50 Restaurants In The World,” Attica offers the most unusual experience (French Laundry meets Brooklyn warehouse) and sits on top of all must-do lists offering rare-to-table ingredients and experiences. As does
Vue de Monde for modern French culinary exquisiteness and over-thetop tasting menus, while serving up one of the best views in the city. While you’re at it, put Mo Vida, Golden Fields and Cutler & Co on your fine foodie list as well. Let’s do some sightseeing! It wouldn’t hurt to do some last-minute,
the wonders of oz The Melbourne Museum offers multiple, concurrent exhibits for all ages.
pre-flight research into Melbourne’s spontaneous pop-up scene (scenestr.com.au/melbourne). The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel is a great way to get the lay of the land. Aside from really great art, the Melbourne Museum is quite fascinating for all ages, with multiple exhibitions running simultaneously. From Darwin to DNA, Victoria’s Aboriginal history, mind exploration, bugs, marine life, records and music revolutions, eel feeding and so much more, the museum really has it all! And who could blame you should you decide to hunker down at the racetrack? Flemington literally tips its cap to everyone. The food is terrific, and can be enjoyed everywhere from The Precinct to The Rose Room, The Terrace Restaurant and The Perch In
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