Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia was named after Queen Adelaide, the wife of William IV, king of Great Britain in 1836. The present Adelaide is a beautiful city that is home to around a million people. The magnificent Torrens River flows through the city thus demarcating it into two distinct parts, namely Adelaide and North Adelaide.
Surrounded by a diverse range of geographical features, Adelaide boasts of beautiful coastal beaches, wide green spaces and lofty mountains that make it one of the most picturesque cities in Australia. Besides, Adelaide is also one of the most well planned cities you can ever come across. Navigating through the city is something that is very simple and hassle free. So during your visit to this beautiful city, you can be assured that you wont be stuck anywhere as you race to visit the next attraction on your meticulously planned itinerary.
As you enjoy your vacation in Adelaide, don't forget to take a leisurely walk around the city center that has been made up a grid of streets and many squares and is the liveliest place you can find in the entire city of Adelaide. Unravel many more wonders as you visit the magnificent Adelaide Botanical Gardens that is a refreshing experience. Come summer, the place buzzes with activity wherein one can enjoy outdoor movie nights complete with jazz music as a prelude to an enjoyable evening. Rundle Mall, Adelaide's shopping hub is a place where one never tires walking around and indulging in one of the greatest shopping experiences of his/her life.
Enjoy rides on vintage trams and steam trains as you go around the city. Besides, the beaches in Adelaide are great places to let your hair down and relax to your heart's content. If you prefer something quiet and secluded, Adelaide has a number of picturesque and serene beaches that are just a 25-minute drive from the city. There are also busy food markets like the Central Market that is a great place to walk around and get to know about the city and its people. If you are a tad worried about your accommodation, you can easily leave all your accommodation woes at home as Adelaide offers a wide range of hotels that cater to travelers of all categories.
Rest assured, Adelaide can be a totally out of the world experience. A rich fusion of modernity and natural beauty, this premiere city of Australia is truly an amazing experience. It may also be noted that Adelaide has so much to offer to its visitors that it is impossible to list all its attractions at one go. We have listed a few of them. So why don't you plan a vacation soon and set out to discover the rest of them.
