Car Rental > ACT > Grandpas Guide to Driving in Braddon

 

Why, hello again! How of y’all been? I’ve had a fantastic day outside. Took a walk around my town and I’m pleased to see how well it’s chugging along. People still smile when you walk by and the butcher still likes to chat even though he’s mad busy with orders!

 

Not quite like the situation in the city where people walk right past each other without as much as a glance. Some times people bump into you accidentally they don’t even say sorry. 

 

 

If you hate that about cities then you’ll find this inner north suburb of Canberra the perfect place to go on a vacation. It’s just the right blend of city and suburb that includes lots of modest art galleries, a couple of mid-market restaurants, cafes and bars, voguish gift and clothes shops, and all that jazz!

 

You also might be curious as to why the suburb is named as it is. Well, Braddon actually got its name from Sir Edward Braddon, a Federalist, legislator and a contributor to the writing of the Australian Constitution. Braddon tradition goes well on to naming their streets after a variety of things such as aboriginal words, legislators and pioneers.

 

Before you set out to explore this jewel of a place, do yourself a favour and secure a car rental! If you’re looking for quality cars, affordable prices and great service, it’s best to check here at http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au to compare car rentals. Find a car that’s right for you! Be sensible. Don’t let this chance pass you by!

 

Right then, on to the best places to visit in Braddon.

 

1. Braddon’s Commercial Centre

The first thing you must see is Braddon’s commercial centre and you can find this at Lonsdale Street, one of Canberra’s most exciting cultural centres! It’s a shopper’s dream, being residence to original Canberra designers, trendy Australian fashions, imported designer shoes and quirky handcrafted gifts and homewares alongside a tasteful collection of restaurants, car yards, and salons.

 

If you want to have a pint or two while you’re there, you have got to try The Civic Pub! Get to mingle with the locals because this is the most popular working-class pub in and around the city area. Just don’t get too tipsy, yeah? You still have to drive in the morning!

 

2. Haig Park

After the first night of merry-making and a good night’s sleep, wake up and get ready to drive off to the glorious Haig Park! Its strongly formal design, comprising of exotic trees planted in parallel rows earns it the praises of ‘unique’ in Australian park design.

 

It’s quite an accessible park, perfect for most recreational pursuits. So go ahead and enjoy whatever you choose to do while being surrounded by the trees that put up quite a powerful presence.

 

 

 

3. Gorman House Arts Centre

Alright, last stop! To get your fix for Australian heritage check out the Gorman 

House Arts Centre. The Centre, which has always been a significant culture complex, admits intimate performance spaces, dance studios and workshops, a gallery (which you should definitely experience). It’s a cool place to get a taste of local Canberra craft. A visit here promises the utmost artistic satisfaction so you best not pass up this opportunity!

 

 

Now you know what to do when you get to Braddon, Canberra. Do make the most out of your trip and if you want, you can write to me and tell me how it went. How does that sound?

 

Excuse me now, I think I may have to hit the hay a bit. I’m a little tired from my walk earlier. Oh, the life of being an old man…

 

So this is it, then! Until next time, kids! Godspeed and cheers!

 

 

- Grandpa Benjamin