Russell
Canberra
Popular places to visit
Parliament House
Admire the scale, architecture and artwork of the building where Australia’s politicians make the big decisions.
National Gallery of Australia
Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.
Australian War Memorial
Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.
Questacon
Join the kids for a day of learning about the wonders of science and technology at Australia’s national science centre.
National Museum of Australia
Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artefacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewellery.
Lake Burley Griffin
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Burley Griffin during your travels in Canberra. Wander around the gardens or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Things to do
Guided Tree Ropes Course Experience in Majura Pines
Canberra: Kangaroos and Koala Experience Tour
Ultimate Museum Experience | Tour + Dine + Shop (10am daily)
Top hotels in Russell
Deco Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Rydges Canberra
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025
The Sebel Canberra Civic
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Avenue Hotel Canberra
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025
QT Canberra
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ibis Styles Canberra
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Other neighbourhoods around Russell
Parkes
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Parkes. You might want to make time for a stop at National Portrait Gallery or High Court of Australia.
Barton
Travelers come to Barton for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lake Burley Griffin and Greek Orthodox Church of St Nicholas while you're in town.
Kingston
Kingston is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to The Cusack Centre or Lake Burley Griffin.
City East
While visiting City East, you might make a stop by sights like Civic Square and Canberra Theatre Centre.
Northern Canberra
Northern Canberra is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Canberra Museum and Gallery and Civic Square.
Capital Hill
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Capital Hill. A stop by Parliament House or National Archives of Australia might round out your trip.