Visit the National Gallery of Victoria. I loved the Japanese art and Chinese Burial exhibit here but my personal favorite (here and at any museum) was the modern art wing.
Spend Saturday morning at Queen Victoria Market. This market is HUGE. I was surprised when I discovered that there was an indoor and outdoor portion. I didn't spend too much time indoors - I made a beeline to the outdoor portion to stock up on souvenirs and art. I buy a piece of art from every city that I visit, so I was super excited to find some great pieces here!
See Melbourne from up above at the Eureka Skydeck 88. I'm a sucker for a good Skydeck - I blame the Willis Tower in Chicago for this obsession. The one in Melbourne is no different - the views of the city from Eureka Skydeck are unreal.
Shop til you drop. There are many, many cute and trendy boutiques in Melbourne. Even before visiting, I was obsessed with Australian brands and knew that I'd shop on my trip. I went to so many stores that I can't remember them all. Gorman, FAT Store, and Witchery were cool, but there are so many boutiques in CBD, Fitzroy, and Richmond to explore.
Catch a match at the Australian Open. This one is *only* relevant if you're in Melbourne in late January but it's worth a mention. I'm not a huge tennis fan but I had an amazing time at the Open! Have a beer or a cocktail and grab some eats and bounce around between matches for an afternoon or evening. If tennis really isn't your thing, there's plenty of other things to do! Catch a musical performance, visit the many food stalls, or hang out at one of the lounge areas.

Favorite Eats

Breakfast and/or coffee: There are quite a few amazing coffee shops, I ordered a proper flat white everywhere I went. I loved The Grain Store (try the bacon steak), Manchester Press (their bagels are delicious!) The Hardware Societe (get the eggs with pork belly), and The Little Mule (do yourself a favor and order one of their breakfast sandwiches).
Lunch/Dinner: There were quite a few Asian fusion restaurants sprinkled all around Melbourne. My faves were Chin Chin (super trendy/vibey atmosphere - you can walk in for lunch but will definitely need a reservation for dinner) and Red Spice Road.
Drinks: Grabbing a drink during the summer on a rooftop/outdoor space is the best. Get your fix at Curtin House Rooftop Bar and Section 8.

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