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Parc de l'Ariana
The peacock-studded lawns of Parc de l'Ariana ensnare the UN, a couple of museums and the Jardin Botanique.
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Casino Barrière
This casino has everything from slot machines to a pool (to cool off after burning through your millions).
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crem
Gastronomic restaurant, lounge club, dance floor and bar so trendy its name doesn't carry an upper case.
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Barfüsser
One of the first gay bars in the country and still going strong, Barfüsser now incorporates a sushi bar.
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Boucherie Moulard
Boucherie Moulard has been around since 1921 and is a feast for the eyes and the senses.
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Bayard Metzgerei
Follow your nose to this butcher’s grill for to-go bratwurst, chicken and other carnivorous bites.
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Flanagan's Irish Bar
Popular with the city's English-speakers and expats, this pub keeps Guinness flowing into the wee hours.
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Maison Visinand
The charming Maison Visinand is a cultural centre and theatre with regular exhibitions.
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Haus zum Kirschgarten
The star item of the Haus zum Kirschgarten is a collection of fine Meissen porcelain.
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Maison des Halles
Gourmands plump for tasty Maison des Halles inside a turreted 16th-century mansion. Cuisine is French.
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Nathan
Key entertainment spot is Nathan, a grungy bar heaving with Geneva’s most hip.
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Bains des Pâquis
Take a dip at Bains des Pâquis, where Genevans have frolicked in the sun since 1872.
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Manor
This branch of the national supermarket restaurant chain is noteworthy for its panoramic roof terrace.
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Maison des Arts du Grütli
Maison des Arts du Grütli is the place for contemporary photography, theatre and art happenings.
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Medizinisches Therapiezentrum Heilbad
Rest in a mineral bath or with a mud pack at Medizinisches Therapiezentrum Heilbad.
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Kutschenmuseum
The Kutschenmuseum houses 19th- and 20th- century carriages, sleighs and dog carts.
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Bad Utoquai
Adjacent to the Zürichhorn park, Bad Utoquai is an official swimming area on the Limmat River.
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Holz Art
Holz Art sells exquisite hand-carved wooden toys, ornamental chalets and clocks.
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Electric Train
An Electric Train ferries tired/tiny feet around the main sights, which takes around 45 minutes.
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Plakatraum
Plakatraum draws on a huge archive of vintage tourism, Dada and other posters.
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Positiv Einfach
This cosy little DJ bar place feels more local and dignified, with its slick, low-lit interior.
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Jardin Botanique
In the north of the city is the impressive Jardin Botanique with exotic plants and an aviary.
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Kennels and Museum
Fondation Barry runs the kennels and museum, which you can visit in summer.
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Balthazar
Popular, upmarket Mediterranean restaurant, with fine wines and delicately flavoured dishes.
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Pâquis Express
A lakeside Pâquis Express train tour runs along the right bank from Quai du Mont-Blanc.
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