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Fascinating Fremantle: Fremantle in a Nutshell

Located at the mouth of Swan River about 12 miles from Perth, Fremantle offers much for tourist. On the one hand, the climate is very pleasant. Then there are the buildings of old and charming, a bevy of museums, many dedicated to the city's maritime past, the beautiful nearby beaches, fresh seafood, and an artistic culture with local artists and designers. But with so much to see and do, where do you start?

The best place to start is known locally as South Terrace Cappuccino Strip wonderful environment for outdoor cafe. Sit here in the morning and take a Coffee and anticipate the pleasures of the day ahead. It is also a great place to see and make the pulse of the city.

From here is only a jump and a jump to the Fremantle Markets. Apart from the sights and smells of fresh produce, and the posts of flogging books, candles, necklaces and bracelets, the art of Bush, opals and jewelry, is also the haunt of buskers and palm readers. It is an ideal place to buy souvenirs or memories. Fremantle Markets, open Friday, Saturday and Sundays.

Next is the time to explore the maritime heritage of Fremantle in the boat fishing port with its many seafood restaurants on the seafront overlooking the Indian Ocean. A great gift is the local Fish n chips. This is a working port and, if appropriate time, you can see seafood catch of the day to download.

You'll find much more information about the seafaring past Fremantle Western Australia Maritime Museum. This is situated at the western end of Victoria Quay. Here you'll learn all about the importance of the sea to Western Australia's history, including details of the early pioneers, trade routes, naval defense, and migration.

Other historic buildings should not miss corresponds to the Round House and Fremantle Prison. The Round House, the oldest building in Western Australia public, was built in 1831 as a prison. It is in a nice area and property tours and displays about the early history of Fremantle. It also offers panoramic views of the city to the port and the Indian Ocean beyond.

Fremantle Prison was a working prison until 1991. It's another fascinating heritage building with a number of interesting tours including a tour with torches and the new tour of tunnels.

Fremantle is a great city for just browsing and wandering. But if you prefer a more organized output, can follow the Fremantle Trails, a series of trails and walks that let you create a custom tour using maps, posters, art urban gardening. As to the Fremantle Visitor Centre Kings Square for more details.

And another walk, Fremantle CAT bus is the best way to move. Routes begin and end at the Fremantle bus / train terminal. The CAT bus can lead to all the places you have to go as the Museum Fremantle Art Centre and the Cappuccino Strip and Markets Fremantle, WA and the Maritime Museum and E Shed Markets. Buses run every eight or ten minutes.

For many, Fremantle is just a side trip to Perth, but this great historic port city really needs a few days. After all, we have not even covered the beaches yet. If you want to stay in Fremantle, you will find a rich and varied range of hotels Fremantle Esplanade Hotel Fremantle including Perth and the Sundancer Backpackers.

About the Author

Richard Greaves has over 20 years experience in the travel industry and writes for Cheaper than Hotels. Cheaper Than Hotels offers Fremantle hotels as Esplanade Hotel Fremantle and Sundancer Backpackers Perth.