Top rated Things to dos in Nelson

Experience the best that Nelson has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 10 places from Things to do category.

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Nelson Visitor Centre
Visitor center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ If your going to be in Nelson please stop by the visitor center, its inside a nicely preserved historical train station. Has a excellent coffee shop next door. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They can answer all your Nelson related questions. They provided us with an itinerary you can...
4.80 (100 reviews)
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Streetcar #23
Rail museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Born & raised in the Kootenays, I had no idea riding the streetcar was even a β€œthing”! It was a lovely day when we rode from the Prestige Lakeside station through Lakeside Park and back again. I think it’s a wonderful touristy thing to do and I’m glad they’ve brought it back. A very cheap way to...
4.80 (67 reviews)
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Big Orange Bridge
Bridge
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It’s a bridge. It’s big. It’s orange.
4.80 (38 reviews)
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Rotary Lakeside Park
Park
πŸ‘ This is a beautiful place to explore. There is a long lakeside path to enjoy. There are plenty of benches along the route to rest and enjoy the sights. The path is paved, level, and well kept. The park is very accessible to persons with mobility concerns. Easy for any wheelchair. Dogs must be...
4.70 (551 reviews)
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Gyro Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What a great little park looking over the downtown area and the lake! Beautiful botanical gardens amidst little trails and a playground. There’s a swimming pool for little children that looks fun and places to have picnics.
4.70 (166 reviews)
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Craft Connection
Art gallery
4.70 (53 reviews)
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Cottonwood Falls Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Nelson has so many attractions to offer. Living in this beautiful place feels so blessed. If you are visiting, you must go to this park to have a picnic or just relax during lunch break. As an Asian, this park reminded my hometown. It is a small secret place to think and read the middle of the ind...
4.60 (375 reviews)
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Lion's Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great hometown kinda-vibe park. Baseball diamond, open field, playground, basketball court, and even a summer water park. Public washrooms are seasonal. Oh... Large gazebo for shelter and gatherings like birthday parties, etc... Really nice park. Fall colors are in bloom.
4.60 (79 reviews)
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Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Museum
Museum housed in a 1902 building with artwork & rotating exhibits exploring local history & culture.
4.60 (76 reviews)
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Nelson Memorial Park
Cemetery
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great trails behind the cemetery, watch for dog poo. Bags are available, but aren't used.
4.50 (31 reviews)
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