Alexandria is a popular suburb of Sydney known for its rich history and industrial significance. Located about 5 kilometres south of the CBD, this inner-city suburb is home to many beautiful parks, such as Sydney Park and Alexandria Park, offering a tranquil retreat to visitors and heritage-listed buildings such as Enginemans Resthouse offering a chance to explore history. The many cafes and restaurants of Alexandria such as the Grounds of Alexandria offer a place to find good food and atmosphere. Whether you’re a local or tourist looking for some exciting things to do in Alexandria, here’s all you need to know about it.

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Some of the top tourist destinations of Alexandria include Green Square Library, Yiu Ming Temple and Sydney Corporate Park.

Green Square Library is a modern, underground library designed in a contemporary style and containing a vast collection of books, classic gaming consoles and musical instruments including electric guitars. There’s a dedicated music room featuring a baby grand piano. The attached garden has an open-air amphitheatre.

Yiu Ming Temple is one of the oldest and largest Chinese temples in Australia. Built in 1908–1909, this is based on the traditional Chinese village temple form. Sydney Corporate Park is a business park and an entertainment centre encompassing offices, gaming zones and sports centres, offering facilities for trampolining, bowling and indoor rock climbing.

Eating at one of the ethnic restaurants in Alexandria is a great way to experience the suburb’s cultural diversity. Some great options for food and drink include The Grounds of Alexandria, Mecca Alexandria, Pino's Vino e Cucina and Three Blue Ducks.

The Grounds of Alexandria is a supermarket, but also a great place to find yummy food and shop for souvenirs, groceries and fresh produce. It also features organic gardens and an animal farm. The weekend markets are a particularly good time to buy fresh farm produce.

Mecca Alexandria is one of the best places in the city to shop for freshly roasted coffee. Whether you’re a fan of espresso or cappuccino, this is the best place to be. Pino's Vino e Cucina is a haven for wine lovers, famous for its extensive Italian menu, fresh pasta and salumi. Three Blue Ducks is another popular option for fine dining, particularly known for its barbeque grill and house-made Vegemite on toast.

For shopaholics, Alexandria has many great options, besides the famous weekend markets at Grounds of Alexandria. Lunatiques, a warehouse-turned-store, is a great place to shop for antiques like vintage items, antiques, collectables and second-hand items. Simon Johnson Providore is a popular centre for buying gourmets, home cooking essentials and groceries at decent prices. The suburb also has a Woolworths store selling groceries, vegetables and everything else.

For those seeking relaxation or recreation, some popular options in Alexandria include Sydney Park, Kiss My Axe and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq.

Sydney Park is a 40-hectare parkland featuring sprawling fields of green, mature trees and landscaped gardens. Visitors can explore beautiful walking trails, picnic spots, picturesque wetlands, playgrounds, open fitness facilities, outdoor barbecues, and native fauna. Kiss My Axe is a popular recreation hub offering a fun and thrilling way for visitors to unwind themselves by participating in axe-throwing games and activities. It’s a great place to visit with family and friends. Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq offers an opportunity to indulge in classic arcade games and modern experiences like VR. Popular games and activities include Dodgem cars, VR, bumper cars and ten-pin bowling. Double the fun by winning exciting rewards for every win.