The First Nations name for the area Naarm (meaning place)
Time there Half or full day
Time to visit Anytime, but on Mondays, Cinema Nova has half price tickets
Getting around Walk or bike
Getting there Train to Parliament or via Tram number: 1 or 86

Carlton is the perfect spot for a date, with bars and restaurants that have a great atmosphere and plenty of activities. The area is well known for its Italian flair, and this fully comes to life on Lygon Street, which is where Melbourne’s famous cafe culture got started. Now, the area hosts some of the city’s best parks, museums, galleries, cinemas, food, bars, and you can find them all here in this guide to Carlton. Use this Google Maps link to help you find things to do in Carlton.