8. The Slave Lodge and Church Square 16. The V&A Waterfront 24. Deer Park 28. Killarney Race Track 31. Canal Walk, Ratanga Junction MyCiTi Station Art and Intaka Island The City of Cape Town Cape Town in the 1700s was home to many Join the fun at this shopping and leisure Situated in Vredehoek on the slopes of the For an adrenaline rush, head over to the city’s has installed artwork at THINGS TO DO slaves. The Iziko Slave Lodge, which used to destination. Meet Santa, ride the Cape Wheel, mountain, the nature reserve provides a perfect premier motor-racing track. The Canal Walk mega-mall in Century City is a 40 of its 42 stations with house slaves, has an exhibition called “human and enjoy light shows on 10 and 11 December getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. popular shopping and leisure destination. The the aim of connecting commuters wrongs to human rights”. On historic Church at 20:00. Shops are open until 22:00 from 10 Go for a relaxing stroll, picnic or cycle. There’s Transfer to route: or Ratanga Junction theme park and Intaka Island to their surroundings. This is in line Square nearby there’s a memorial to slavery and to 24 December. Party the night away on a children’s play park, great views and Get off at: Killarney station bird sanctuary, with canoe hire and stand-up with similar projects commissioned THIS FESTIVE a plaque marking the tree under which slaves New Year’s Eve. coffee shops. paddling, are also popular nearby attractions. by public transport systems around were auctioned. the world such as New York, London, Transfer to route: or Transfer to route: Transfer to route: Moscow and Sao Paolo. Work was Transfer to route: Get off at: Nobel Square or Waterfront station Get off at: Herzlia 29. Trampoline Park Get off at: Central Park or Century City station completed by local artists working SEASON Get off at: Groote Kerk in different mediums as diverse as Release some pent-up energy at Jump Around 34. Rietvlei Wetlands mosaic, drawing, photography and indoor trampoline park. You can also choose to sculpture. See the MyCiTi art icon for 25. The Woodstock Foundry play soccer, dodgeball or basketball. 32. Lagoon Beach With walking trails, birdwatching, braai spots stations that include artwork. 9. St George’s Cathedral and picnic areas, the Rietvlei Wetlands is a great This is where you will find a working industrial Transfer to route: The beach and sheltered lagoon area is perfect place to experience nature. The lake is used for Take a Bike Visit the Anglican Cathedral, and don’t miss windsurfing and sailing. art foundry, licensed restaurant, coffee roaster for family fun. There are restaurants nearby Take advantage of Cape the Crypt with its exhibition recalling the peace Get off at: Zoarvlei station and café, a botanical florist, high-end designer when hunger strikes. Town’s 435 km of cycle 1. Skate Park marches that preceded the release of former Transfer to route: furniture, arty décor for home and office, paths. Cycle up MyCiTi’s President Nelson Mandela. There’s a piece Transfer to route: The central city’s award-winning skate park is designer jewellery for every occasion and fabrics Get off at: Grey station longest cycle path of about 20 km of the historic Berlin Wall across the way in under a bridge in Mill Street, next door to the – even a natural history store. The Foundry also 30. Milnerton Water Park between the city centre and Table View St George’s Mall. Get off at: Lagoon Beach Gardens MyCiTi station. hosts Open Studio Nights. while enjoying the scenery en route. The perfect family venue with braai facilities, You can also stop off to have a bite Transfer to route: or Transfer to route: Transfer to route: a swimming pool, water slides, mini-golf 35. Melkbosstrand to eat at any of the restaurants along Get off at: Gardens station Get off at: Groote Kerk Get off at: Lower Church and chess. 33. Milnerton Flea Market the West Coast. Other routes to enjoy This coastal village has lots to offer visitors, are between Camps Bay and Hout Bay 17. Mouille Point and Green Point Park Transfer to route: Originally located in Milnerton, this quirky flea from kayaking, swimming, kitesurfing, fishing as well as Salt River to the southern market is now in Marine Drive, Paarden Eiland. and windsurfing — with spectacular views, suburbs. If a shorter distance is what In this area between the V&A Waterfront and Get off at: Table View station 10. Greenmarket Square If you’re after a bargain there is lots on offer and seaside restaurants and even a paintball field. you’re looking for, cycle along the Sea 2. Labia Theatre Sea Point, there’s a beachfront zone of family- 26. Old Biscuit Mill the market is child and animal friendly. Point Promenade and enjoy the view This outdoor market is a treasure trove of friendly activities and one of the city’s best- Transfer to route: The independent movie theatre is situated Great design and scrumptious food is to be of the sea. Catch the bus at one of the clothings and curios, surrounded by street loved parks. in Orange Street. It was opened in 1949 and found at the Old Biscuit Mill. Don’t miss the Transfer to route: MyCiTi stations closest to your cycle cafés and restaurants. Also visit the Pan African Get off at: Melkbosstrand originally only hosted performing arts but in Neighbourgoods Market on Saturdays. path if you’re not in the mood Market on Long Street for décor items and Transfer to route: or Get off at: Zoarvlei station later years the Labia added screens and became to cycle back. Your wheels are souvenirs with an authentic African flavour, a cinema. One of the best things about it is that Get off at: Stadium or Lighthouse Transfer to route: welcome aboard! including wooden figurines, beaded items and you can enjoy a meal while watching your movie. 36. Bloubergstrand and Big Bay colourful artworks. Check out the nearby Get off at: Biscuit Mill Church Street art galleries and stalls. Transfer to route: The beachfront stretch along Marine Drive offers 18. Sea Point Promenade Get off at: Government Avenue Transfer to route: space for a brisk walk or cycle, great beaches and postcard views across the bay to the city, Stroll along the Atlantic Ocean seafront with the 27. Lookout Hill Get off at: Longmarket Table Mountain and Robben Island. There’s runners, dog walkers and cyclists. Grab an ice- kitesurfing too. A bit to the north is Big Bay, one cream or a bite to eat near the Pavilion or take Khayelitsha is one of Cape Town’s biggest of Cape Town’s foremost surfing spots with a a dip in the famous public pool. townships. Take in the view from the top of Mouille Point Beach R sheltered beach. Lookout Hill, stop by a restaurant and feast on d 11. Long Street Surrey Transfer to route: the local cuisine and shop for handmade crafts Lighthouse Granger Transfer to route: at stalls in the area. Waterfront If the night life is what you’re after, Long Street Get off at: Three Anchor Bay to Queens Beach offers a variety of restaurants ranging from 104 Somerset Hospital Waterfront Get off at: Marine to Seal, or Big Bay Transfer to route: or Breakwater Kurdish, Chinese, Mozambican and Indian, clubs and bars to choose from. There are Get off at: Kuyasa Granger Bay Three lvd B ay some great eating places in nearby Loop Anchor Bay r B 19. Clifton beaches Vlei Rd T01 e ng Nobel Square ra d and Bree streets too. G k R Hel oc en Suzm Wigtown Portswood Rd D While away a sunshine day and plunge into Rocklands an Blvd Aquarium d Ellerslie Hill Main Rd R 3. Planetarium h Stadium Transfer to route: c Glengariff Rd a Rd Hill the bracing water at Clifton’s famous beaches. e B Dysart Rd Perfect for picnics but remember no Camberwell Antrim Rd Upper Portswood CENTURY CITY/ TABLE VIEW/ Get off at: Lower Long or Upper Long Ca d Following a recent upgrade, the Planetarium Promenade Ravenscraig val cade R alcohol allowed. 104 Waterfront Silo MELKBOSSTRAND with its multi-sensory digital dome offers a Rd el D d Sea Point High ev oc k R Hall Rd L St Bedes Ben Nevis Rhine Rd h world-class experience of the night skies and London Rd ig Vesperdene Rd Marina Transfer to route: or H Skye Way Section London Gallows Hill a whole lot more. Rhine Prestwich St Fenwick r st th D High Level W Amsterdam q w 12. The Bo-Kaap Get off at: Clifton 1 – 4 Firmount ie H a l Oliver Rd V e t n l e a e r S elson M Albany Rd ce n S N an Transfer to route: O t i de r Jarvis St S s la 105 a u u B Graaff’s Pool n z lu lv d Napier St m d Duncan Rd Conway A Explore this historic district, with its S a ve Neptune t n Sea Point Get off at: Michaelis or Upper Long Albany 114 B lv Convention colourful homes, cobbled streets, spice The Glen d Boat Bay Waterkant St Alfred Centre shops and mosques. 20. Camps Bay N Main Rd Old Fire Station Lower Arthur’s Arthur’s Rd The Glen Loop Riebeeck Thibault Square Foreshore Paarden Eiland Transfer to route: Hop off the bus in the playground of Camps Bay Sea Point Pool St Johns Rd ach Rd Longmarket St Mid Loop Hertzog Blvd 4.