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There are many fun things to do in Nelson Mandela Bay, ranging from water to land activities.
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Amble through No. 7 Castle Hill Museum,
built in 1827, which is regarded as one of the oldest surviving Settler dwellings in Port Elizabeth, furnished in
the style of the mid-Victorian era. Tel +27 41 582 2515
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Entertain the kids and spend a rainy
afternoon roaming through Bayworld's main Museum looking at interesting displays of natural history; Cape Nguni
Beadwork; shipwreck displays; relics of bygone days; the wonders of nature and the life of early man. Thereafter,
view a wide variety of exotic and indigenous snakes, from tiny adders to monstrous pythons, at Bayworld's Snake
Park. Tel +27 41 584 0650.
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Make arrangements to view the private
collection of vintage and classic vehicles dating back to 1901 at the St Croix Motor Museum. Cell +27 83 460 5286.
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Catch the latest releases on the big screen
at one of the many cinemas located around the city. Daily newspapers publish schedules of all screening times.
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View the impressive collection of local
historical paintings and prints at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum at St George's Park Tel +27 41 586
1030 or one of the many independent galleries around the city.
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Funtasia is a family video and games arcade
at The Bridge Shopping Mall . Other entertainment options include indoor bumper cars, the "q-deck", located upstairs
containing first class pool tables as well as an internet Café. Tel +27 41 363
4681.
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Three complete reconstructed aircraft and other aircraft memorabilia such
as squadron badges and aircraft models can be viewed at the South African Airforce Museum (Port Elizabeth Branch),
located behind the PE Airport. tel +27 41 505 1295.
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The Ron Belling Art Gallery houses a permanent exhibition of the late
artist's outstanding aviation and marine works. Tel +27 41 586 3973.
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Visit the South End Museum - the Museum reflects a bygine era of the
suburb of South End prior to and during the implementation of the Group Areas Act in 1950, which led to the
destruction of the 'old South End' . Tel +27 41
582 3325.
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During inclement weather, visit one of the
many Shopping and Entertainment Complexes (such as Walmer Park, Greenacres / The Bridge and Cleary Park) in the city
and indulge in a shopping spree.
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Experience Grand Prix excitement indoors at
the Algoa Grand Prix Race Track. Tel+27 41 487 3981.
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