A lot of Hobart's history and present culture is centred around the harbour area. This is the location for shopping, eating, entertainment and sightseeing.
Every Saturday, Salamanca Market is the place to go to join many tourists and locals looking for tasty food and bargains to buy. The outdoor market sells gifts, clothing, fresh food and antiques.
Tasmania is famous for its seafood and the best place to taste it could be the restaurants in the harbour area. At 87 Salamanca Place, Hobart Ball and Chain Grill which has steaks as well as seafood. The M4 restaurant at the Elizabeth Street Pier serves prawns, salmon and other seafood delicacies.
Those looking to stay close to the water can book a room at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, at 1 Davey Street, The Henry Jones Art Hotel, 25 Hunter Street, the Customs House Waterfront Hotel, at 1 Murray Street, or the Lenna Of Hobart located at the corner of Runnymede Street and Salamanca Place.
During most of the year, Constitution Dock is an area that tourists visit to take pictures and enjoy the water views. During the days after Boxing Day, it becomes the port that the yachts in the Sydney To Hobart race are aiming for.
Areas around the harbour also host festivals during the year while visitors can also board a boat and cruise around the area.
