Sydney is a place that never fails to impress, even on a dull dreary day you are sure to enjoy the sights and experiences. It is actually quite a large city. There is a beautiful harbour, great museums, parks, and gardens.

A guide to places you must check out next time you are in Sydney includes;

• consider doing the Harbour Bridge Climb for the incredible views

• or walk across the Harbour Bridge. You can climb the stairs of the Pylon to the lookout

• check out a show at the Opera House

• take a walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens and see the inBLOOM exhibit

• shop at the QVB

• visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales

• peek inside St Mary’s Cathedral

• see the history at The Rocks which feature beautiful old buildings, stylish bars, and there is always The Rocks weekend markets, 10 - 5 pm on a Saturday and Sunday  

• walk up to the Observatory Hill for awesome views of the bridge

• walk amongst the trees at Hyde Park

• pack a picnic to eat by the water at Barangaroo

• if learning is your thing try the Museum of Sydney, Australian National Maritime Museum, ANZAC War Memorial, Australian Museum, State Library of New South Wales, Powerhouse Museum, Hyde Park Barracks, Justice & Police Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art

• see the animals at Wild Life Sydney Zoo or Sea Life Sydney Aquarium

• walk the Chinese Gardens and get some lunch in China Town

• take a jetboat. You have a choice of Harbour Jet, Oz Jet Boating, Sydney Jet and the Thunder Jet

• take the ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo Sydney

• catch the ferry to Cockatoo Island and stay overnight in a glamping tent

• take the ferry or train over to Milsons Point and check out the rides at Luna Park. Even if you are not a fan of rides you can still take a walk through the park

• visit Sydney Tower Eye for dinner and you may as well do the Skywalk while you are up there

• take a gamble at The Star Sydney or soon to be opened Crown Towers, Barangaroo

• there is a Hop-On Hop-Off Open Top Bus operated by Big Bus. There are 33 stops and you can choose between two 2 tours and over one or two days.

What have I forgotten? What do you think are the must see places in Sydney city? We would love it if you joined the conversation and left a comment below.