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Minister launches Cruise Tourism Report

26 November 2010

Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk gives cruise tourism the thumbs up at a recent...

The Bloodhound SSC Project Lays Foundation for Adventure Tourism

18 November 2010

The launch of the track preparation at Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape is drawing attention from...

eTourism Summit challenges tourism industry to embrace social media

28 October 2010

South African Tourism and the City of Cape Town recently hosted a very successful eTourism Africa Summit

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Urban experiences in the Free State

1. Loch Logan Waterfront
   

   Cattle used to graze on the land that is now the cosmpolitan Loch Logan Waterfront shopping and entertainment area. Shop up a storm and then enjoy a chocolate-inspired meal at Coco C’s or one of the...

   
2. Mystic Boer Pub
   

   You’ve got to hang out at the famous Mystic Boer Pub, it’s an institution in Bloemfontein! A lively nightspot that has you saying to yourself… ‘only in South Africa’.

   
3. Picnic at Naval Hill
   

   Pack biltong and bubbly and head off for Naval Hill and enjoy the views of the city and Franklin Game Reserve.

   
4. Jazz Clubs
   

   Several clubs in Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu are well known for their African Jazz. Make an evening of it.

   
5. Observatory Theatre, Bloemfontein
   

   Head off to the Obervatory theatre for some live entertainment – one-man shows, cabaret, alternative drama and South African music.

   
6. Mangaung township Tours
   

   Township tours will give you some kind of insight into Mangaung’s thriving nightlife – make sure you taste the local beer.

   
7. Bloemfontein's City Hall
   

   Grab your camera and head off to Bloemfontein’s City Hall – a stately sandstone building designed by the renowned Sir Gordon Leith and surrounded by over 1000 rose bushes.

   
8. The Oliewenhuis Art Gallery
   

   This outstanding gallery is based in a Cape Dutch mansion that looks out over the city. Top South African exhibitions take place here and the art collection is staggering.

   
9. Choet Visser Rugby Museum
   

   Only in the sports-loving Free State will you find a bona fide rugby museum! The Choet Visser Rugby Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world and has more than 200 jerseys and blazers on...

   
10. Bloemfontein Plaza
    

    Shop up a storm at the Bloem Plaza, where there are loads of speciality and chain stores and fantastic street trading stores to the East of the Plaza.