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Llandudno Museum
Llandudno Museum presents local history through an assortment of artefacts and explores themes such as the development of the town as a holiday resort.
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Great Orme
Llandudno is dominated by the spectacular 207m Great Orme (Y Gogarth in Welsh), yet there's hardly a clue from town as to what's there. Apparently 'Orme' is Norse for worm or sea serpent, a reference to its snaky shape. This ancient hill offers some of the best views in Wales (excellent for sunset), which on a clear day will take in the peaks of Snowdonia, the Isle of Man and even Ireland.
There are some spectacular walks, several Neolithic sites, an encyclopedia of flowers, and clouds of moths, butterflies and sea birds. There's even a herd of around 150 Kashmir mountain goats (the original pair were given by Queen Victoria). The more adventurous (and expert) go climbing…
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Llandudno Pier
The 1878-built Victorian pier is, at 670m, the longest pier in Wales and extends into the sea with amusements, candyfloss and slot machines. High art it isn't, but the kids will love it.
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Venue Cymru
The town's leading arts venue for shows and events from rock gigs to highbrow classical performances.
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Great Orme Mines
Halfway up the tramline to Great Orme is Great Orme Mines, a Bronze Age copper mine that was possibly one of the most important sources of the metal during that era. It's the oldest Bronze Age copper mine in the world that's open to visitors (the Guinness Book of Records confirms this). Take the self-guided tour to explore 4 miles of 3500-year-old tunnels.
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Great Orme Visitor Centre
The entire Great Orme headland is a country park with its own Great Orme Visitor Centre, and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The centre organises two-hour guided walks of the headland every Sunday from May to September, plus the summit complex has picnic tables, a café and gift shop.
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Alice in Wonderland Centre
The 'real Alice' holidayed in Llandudno, and the connection has led the town to adopt Lewis Carroll. However tenuous the link, the Alice in Wonderland Centre, with models inspired by the books, is a good one to entertain kids with on a rainy day.
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Great Orme Tramway
The Great Orme Tramway, at the top of Church Walks, takes you up the steep incline in an original 1902 tramcar. It's one of only three cable-operated trams in the world (the other two are in equally glamorous Lisbon and San Francisco).
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Turbulence
Turbulence is the local specialist for adrenaline sports with kite surfing, kite buggying and kite landboarding the main activities. You can arrange lessons from the shop in Llandudno Junction, which also sells outdoors gear.
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Oriel Mostyn Gallery
Oriel Mostyn Gallery is North Wales' leading venue for contemporary art with fine, adventurous exhibitions in a striking white interior; there are also short art workshops, an excellent craft shop and a café.
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Number 1 Bistro
French bistro with some interesting twists on the standard fare with venison and ostrich, plus lots of fresh fish. The early-evening set menu is cracking value but only available until 6.30pm each evening.
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Fountains Bar & Café
This high-ceilinged café-bar serves beers, wines and cocktails, plus a good menu of pub-style food, including wraps and burgers. Try the house special - a hot beef and onion baguette.
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Greenery
With plastic greenery and green tables, this is a no-frills, family-friendly, all-round eatery for snacks, mains, vegetarian options and a kid's menu. Good value and no-nonsense stuff.
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Llandudno Cable Car
The Llandudno Cable Car, the longest in Britain, runs from Happy Valley, above the pier (subject to the weather) and completes the journey to the summit of Great Orme in 18 minutes.
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Ottakar's
The best bookshop in town has a great little café upstairs serving fair-trade coffee, a perfect complement to a browse through the nearby travel section.
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King's Head
For a quiet pint, try the King's Head. Overlooking the tramway station, this Victorian pub is one of the oldest in town and also serves decent bar meals.
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Richard's Bistro
An upmarket bistro for dinner only, this stylish little place offers heavy dishes featuring lots of game and adventurous combinations of flavours.
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Home Front Experience
Home Front Experience is a small museum that looks at life at home during WWII, and offers visitors the chance to try out an air-raid shelter.
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Romeo Ristorante Italiano
With plastic-looking plants and red tablecloths, this friendly local Italian eatery serves pizzas, pasta and lasagne. Try the fish specials.
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Nineteen
This place is a chilled-out little coffee bar for smoothies and snacks, as well as coffee. Read the papers or use your laptop with the free wi-fi.
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Moulin Rouge Café
A simple café for drinks and snacks, plus internet access - spend around £3 and get 20 minutes of free internet access.
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John Nike Leisuresport
John Nike Leisuresport is an artificial ski slope with year-round skiing, snowboarding and toboggan tuition.
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Fat Cat Café Bar
The local member of the Fat Cat chain serves up beers and pub food in a modern café-bar setting.
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Upper Mostyn St
Upper Mostyn St is the place to head to for nightlife, with a slew of late-night venues.
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Canolfan Victoria Shopping Centre
There are various coffee bars and snack joints in the Canolfan Victoria Shopping Centre.
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