What to do in Dundee

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1. City Square

Wander across the pretty diamond-patterned pavement of Dundee’s City Square to experience the laid-back and community-minded essence of the city. Spot friends dining beneath colorful café awnings, children playing near the fountain or local farmers unloading their wares at the market. Admire the stunning heritage architecture of the square’s civic buildings or watch a performance at the gorgeous Caird Hall auditorium.
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City Square showing street scenes, heritage elements and heritage architecture

2. Discovery Point

Visit Discovery Point at Dundee’s city waterfront to experience the triumphs and troubles of the captain and crew aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery, an Antarctic exploration ship first launched in 1901. After a long span of usage exploring the polar oceans, the RRS Discovery is now the centerpiece of the fascinating Discovery Point museum.
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Discovery Point featuring heritage elements and boating

3. Dundee Law

Formed by the plug of a long extinct volcano, Dundee Law is a grassy peak in the city that has defined the area’s landscape for centuries. The 572-foot (174-meter) law is emblematic of history that stretches back thousands of years. Climb to its peak, a great spot for expansive views of the city and the River Tay.
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Dundee Law featuring a sunset and a small town or village

4. Dundee Science Centre

Experience a vast range of exciting scientific exhibits and interactive displays at the Dundee Science Centre. Formerly known as Sensation, the Dundee Science Centre is focused on the five senses and explores perception through hands-on learning experiences and fun-filled demonstrations. Kids will love exploring the exhibits and watching the live shows. There’s plenty for grownups to discover, too.
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Sensation featuring street scenes

5. Verdant Works

Verdant Works is a museum housed in a historic jute mill in Dundee’s former industrial area of Blackness. The museum is dedicated to Dundee’s prolific textile industries, which generated a huge amount of wealth during the Victorian era. Learn about how the city was built on jute. See the feats of manufacturing, engineering, transportation and design that defined Dundee toward the end of the 19th century.
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Verdant Works featuring heritage elements

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