We booked to stay at a hotel nearby, and when I saw the words Parque das Nações, I presumed, not…read moreincorrectly, that it means national park. So I was looking for a big swath of greenery and dense wood... and found none. After my Yelp check in, I learned that this used to be an expo location that has been converted to an urban open space for people to chill. It's a nice spot actually, you can walk along the river and enjoy some nice views, although my husband's plan of a daily morning run never materialized, as all the walking in Lisbon took a toll on the legs. Nonetheless, the view is beautiful, and the sculptures along the walk are intriguing. There are plenty of restaurants, as well as some structures that look like concert halls, and at one end there is the shopping center.

Lisboa is known for its old-world charm that is apparent all throughout the city yet this area is…read morenew to the northeastern part of the city and while it's not a green park, it's also not to be skipped. Overlooking the water, it's an open area surrounded by flag staffs and concrete pavers leading to the bay. It's right next to the Vasco Gama Center which has a lot of foot traffic resembling a metropolitan skyscraper-filed zone with plenty of city appeal. If you're looking to hug a tree, you should look elsewhere. If you're into open areas where people can gather and stroll around, this might be your spot. My feet were on fire from climbing all those hills up and down all day so I was actually thrilled to see flat terrain for once...and so were my feet. There's nice sculptures and fresh breeze to soak in while overlooking the boasting new metropolis in Lisboa.

€30 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 kids). My kids both under the age of 10 enjoyed it. There…read moreis an art room where kids can color sea animals and get it digitized called the fishanário, theres the main science museum full of educational and sensory such as how a tornado works, bubbles to name a few. There's also a how to of most Pixar movies that I expected to be more entertaining but goes more into how the concepts become movies. Finally there's the Tcharan that is timed and includes fun and kid sensory things to do which we enjoyed the most- construction village, unicycle, a car that can go forward and backward, and a hot air balloon activity to name a few. This place is a must if you have kids.

Enjoy this place, thanks for create a great experiences. I like the check in process and the staffsread more

The front desk clerk at our hotel gave directions to the taxi driver to take us to Oriente for…read moreshops, restaurants, supposed happening place. It was evident that the taxi driver had no clue where to drop us off. As he drove he kept shrugging his shoulders and lifting his hands palm up. Of course there was a sudden downpour and people outside were running or getting out their umbrellas. Fast forward he let us off at this casino. Nothing like Vegas. Women were scarce except for workers at the bar. No scantily revealing uniforms. No showgirls visible or shows of slot machines lighting up. Men were at the tables. We asked the man on the first floor where are the restaurants? He said try the 2 nd floor. We took the elevator up. People were scanning something to enter like you do at a Japan train station. I asked a worker and she spoke English so well. She said scan your passport. I told her I left it back at the hotel. Hooray Hawaii drivers licenses counted. She took it from us then gave us a ticket to use saying good til 3 a.m. I asked her where are the restaurants? She pointed to the right back of us, that's Chinese. Then she said over there has Portuguese food but they don't open til 7 pm. She advised go to the bar they have hamburgers and things. We sat at a low table, asked the roaming drink person if they had a menu. Whoa... lots of choices in Portuguese with English in smaller print below. Good place for people watching to observe the local clientele.

I've been to many aquariums, but this was easily one of my favorite experiences. It's not…read moreoverwhelming in size, but it is incredibly well-designed and spacious, which made the visit feel very relaxed. The standout is definitely the massive central aquarium--it's stunning and keeps the kids completely engaged as you move through the levels. It was also great to see that the animals appear to be in excellent condition and the habitats are pristine. If you are in Lisbon with children, this is a must-see. It's a high-quality, manageable outing that the whole family will actually enjoy!

Oceanário de Lisboa is a must if, like me, you want to visit every large-scale aquarium. I went in…read moreJanuary and it was not too uncrowded, which made a big difference. There is a certain serenity that massive aquariums bring, a form of hypnotic biophilia that acts directly on your nervous system and reduces stress and anxiety. I have always been wondering why aquariums/deep water have such effects. The slow, continuous movement of fish and water holds attention without demanding it, allowing the brain to shift out of high-alert, task-oriented states. This results in measurable reductions in heart rate, blood pressure, and perceived stress, similar to effects observed in natural environments such as forests or coastlines. In large-volume tanks, flow patterns are slower and more laminar, encouraging natural swimming behaviors rather than repetitive or erratic movement. The presence of schooling fish and large pelagic species reinforces predictable motion patterns, which the human visual system and nervous system interprets as calming. This giant central tank of the aquarium is widely cited as one of the largest single aquarium tank in the world. It represents four oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic, in one continuous ecosystem. The layout: you start at the upper level and gradually spiral downward. As you descend, the viewing angles improve and the scale becomes apparent, with large pelagic fish (incl. the massive slow-moving sunfish), sharks, rays, and schooling species sharing the same water column without visual barriers. The central tank holds approximately 5M liters of seawater and relies on controlled lighting, filtration, and circulation systems to maintain multiple habitat zones within a single body of water. Surrounding it are satellite habitats focused on specific ecosystems, including open ocean, coastal waters, polar environments, and temperate reefs. There is also a small kelp forest section, which immediately reminded me of the magnificent kelp exhibit at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California (still unmatched; love it!), but this felt like a respectful and well-executed nod. The aquarium sits in Parque das Nações, the former Expo '98 site, which adds a lot to the experience and activities. Before or after the visit, you can use the Telecabine Lisboa (cable cars). It operates along the waterfront and provides a continuous overhead view of the Tagus estuary, surrounding Expo-era structures, and the Vasco da Gama Bridge (the second longest bridge in Europe). In January, it closes at 6 PM, and the ticket allows round trips. (Ticket cost for aquarium and cable car is less than 40 euros/person. 10-15 min from the Humberto Delgado Airport. Street parking is tough; garage parking is approx. 15 euros/24h.)

I came here for Eurovision 2018 and thought this arena was fantastic and handled hosting a large…read morescale international event really well.