In a cool little pocket of Geelong's CBD, this hip cantina does Mexican street food: soft-shell corn tacos, slow-cooked-beef burritos, Mexican beers, tequila and cocktails. They have a heap of vegan and vego options, too.
El Santo De Los Tacos
Geelong
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Down an industrial street off Pakington St, Boom's warehouse space in an old woollen mill shows contemporary works by Melbourne and local artists. It…
Nearby Geelong attractions
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With over 6000 works in its collection, this long-established gallery features celebrated Australian paintings such as Eugene von Guérard’s View of…
0.28 MILES
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3. Geelong Waterfront Carousel
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A prominent feature along Geelong's waterfront is this ornate 19th-century hand-carved carousel, housed within a slick 21st-century glass pavilion.
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0.5 MILES
Built in 1849, HM Prison Geelong may have closed its doors in 1991, but this old bluestone jail remains as terrifying as ever. You'll see its grim cells…
0.65 MILES
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At this different kind of play area for kids, in Geelong's Eastern Gardens, near the Botanic Gardens, there's a pirate ship, a musical bridge, sandy areas…
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