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Attractions in Cape Town

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Cape Town, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

23 places

ParkDe Waal Park

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

GardenKirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Two Rivers Urban Park

ParkTwo Rivers Urban Park

Maiden's Cove

ParkMaiden's Cove

Clifton 4th Beach

BeachClifton 4th Beach

Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront

ParkBattery Park @ V&A Waterfront

Sea Point Promenade

ParkSea Point Promenade

King's Blockhouse

HikeKing's Blockhouse

Camps Bay Beach

BeachCamps Bay Beach

Beach scene with rocks and buildings in the background

BeachClifton 1st

BeachGlen Beach

The Blue Train Park

ParkThe Blue Train Park

The VOC Vegetable Garden

GardenThe VOC Vegetable Garden

Promenade

Rondebosch Park

ParkRondebosch Park

ParkGreen Point Park

ParkTrafalgar Park

ParkHomestead Park

BeachRocklands Beach

ParkPrestwich Memorial

ParkClock Tower

BeachGraaff's Pool

GardenArderne Gardens

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