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What are popular things that tourists like to do in Aberdeen? |
Travel Info What are popular things that tourists like to do in Aberdeen? Travel Tips The nearest Aberdeen has to a Bohemian Quarter is centred around Belmont Street, halfway down Union St. It has a couple of nice cafe/bars and an arthouse cinema, named The Belmont. The Belmont Picturehouse on Belmont Street is also host to the City of Joy, the international church in the international cinema. A vibrant place on sundays, it is worth a look if you want to guage the religious temperature of the City. Aberdeen Art Gallery - Schoolhill. Tel: 01224 523700, Open Monday-Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm, Sunday 2.00pm-5.00pm. The Aberdeen Art Gallery is set in a Victorian building with an exquisite marble and granite main hall. In the several large rooms there are housed paintings and sculptures numbering in the hundreds, featuring Impressionist pieces as well as modern art and works by the Scottish Colourists. There is also a display of antique silverware and decorative pieces. There are also numerous special exhibits by many acclaimed artists, a recent example being Quentin Blake. For those who like art, an afternoon could easily be spent here, but at least a quick browse is well worth it for anyone. Admission free. If you feel like a workout, a massage or a fun-filled swim, the Beach Leisure Centre on the Beach Promenade is worth a visit. Access to the gymnasium is 拢4.40 (over 18's only). The swimming pool offers a wide range of attractions, including water slides, rapids and waves, and is suitable for the whole family. These are the admission prices: Adult: 拢3.10 Child: 拢1.55 Student: 拢1.55 Family: 拢7.40 5 flume rides: 拢1.90 10 flume rides: 拢3.15 If spectating is more your thing, why not go and watch Aberdeen's home grown, Scottish Premier League football (soccer) team Aberdeen Football Club (or "The Dons") at work at their home ground of Pittodrie. The Illicit Still (off Broad Street) An underpriced, delicious, menu covering the finest of all the world's food. GO!!! Snafu. Aberdeen's only boutique nightclub, specialising in house. Residents include Gene Farris, Funky Transport, Unabombers, Dee J A'la Fu, Harri and Blackbeard. Midweek has a varied line-up including popular clubnight, The Dirty Hearts Club, featuring live bands and DJ's. The View, Rumble Strips and Down The Tiny Steps have all guested. Others http://www.british-publishing.com/pages/... |
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