Having attended Mitcham Girls High in my early highschool years I am shamed to admit that all my…read moreearly knowledge of this quite charming greenspace stems from playing hooky and smoking stolen darts. From a logistical point of view - Brownhill creek runs diagonally through the back third of the park and has a pleasant bridge traversing it. There are toilets, seating and a gazebo. It's also the location of the Mitcham Christmas Carols event held at the beginning of December. The park is located immediately next to the Mitcham public library and is dedicated as a memorial. My historical knowledge is atrocious, so you may have to excuse my ignorance and do that research yourselves.

The Lion Gate is the entry way to China Town and consists of Paifang, or Chinese style gate guarded…read moreby two Shishi lions. The lions appear to have come from a standard mould and are by no means unique. They resemble somewhat the Guardian Lions at the National Palace Museum in Taipei although lacking in the ferocity department. The Paifang is intricate bright and inviting. I really like the Lion Gate, it serves as a great meeting place and colourful entry to the China Town strip.

Definitely not a major tourist attraction, the tram barn is worth a look though I've you're ever on…read moreMagill Road. It's a shame that you can't go in but basically just have to look at it from the street. It's one of Adelaide's two old tram barns that still exist and was build in 1882. The fences aren't very high at all so you can see the little houses that they build inside at a later stage. The exterior is, apparently, unchanged though and looks rather cute.

Mitcham Cultural Village is a part of the Mitcham City Council and is an interactive community…read morecentre. Located at the fringe of Adelaide's beautiful foothills sits this old heritage Institute building which has been transformed into a venue for hire. It is comprised of three sections which are the main hall, an East Wing and a Meeting Room and caters for meetings, birthday parties, quiz nights and the like. They also have arts and crafts tutition classes where anyone can book to learn various skills and is a great way of meeting others with similar interests. The main hall contains the Coordinators office who is more than happy to take you on a tour of the facilities and answering any questions you may have about the centre and your requirements. There is an open space which has art and craft displays and exhibitions, adding interest and colour to the new foyer. Mitcham Cultural Villages hosts a art and craft market biannually and is a great place to go and buy original handmade items as gifts.

It has been ages since I've actually been into the church, despite actually living in Adelaide…read more Actually, I really do appreciate how some of these churches leave the doors open to allow people to wander in and walk around, and this church is certainly no exception (though there is some volunteer sitting there ready to help people out, and to answer any questions). I wouldn't necessarily say that it is impressive, not compared to some churches that I've visited, but for a cathedral in Australia, it still isn't all that bad.

On my first visit to Adelaide I had the pleasure of attending this beautiful,architecturally…read moredesigned 150 year old Cathedral, to witness a wedding. This most holy and serene place is certainly a wonderful setting for two people to start their married lives together.

I'm ashamed to say that I had never heard of Mary Lee until I saw her statue on North Terrace -…read morewell at least it's a statue of her head! Along with a collection of other 'heads', Mary's 'head' (technically it's a bust) sits proudly atop a granite pillar just up from the much larger statue of Dame Roma Mitchell. Sculpted by Pat Moseley, this piece celebrates the life of a woman who was a champion of women's rights during a time when women had very few rights. Interestingly, Mary Lee didn't come to Adelaide until 1879 when she was already in her late 50's. She originally came here to nurse her son who was ill but after his death, Mary and her daughter couldn't afford to sail back to Ireland and ended up staying. Mary dedicated the last 30 years of her life to improving the social and political rights for women in this state. She was instrumental in fighting and winning the vote for women in SA and was an outspoken objector to Australia's involvement in the Boer War. In 1883 she joined the Social Purity Society and helped work towards the raising of the age of consent from 13 to 16 - I cannot believe the age of consent was ever 13!!!. In 1888 she established the Women's Suffrage League of South Australia and remained Secretary until women won the right to vote in December 1894. Also in the late 1880's Mary Lee established a Trade Union movement for women and in 1896 was the first and only female visitor to the Lunatic Asylums. In short Mary Lee lived an amazing life that was dedicated to the betterment of the lives of others. This statue has become one of my new favourites. I love the stories behind it as well as the detail in the actual sculpture. I think the bonnet is quite amazing. Its funny to think that a woman who occupied herself with such important tasks in life still had to conform to society's expectations of dress.

The quite achiever! I think the mudbutt incident of '09 when the Torrens Lake drained was a cry…read morefor attention from the Weir! Like, "hey look at the good work I do! Half of the people in this town don't even know it's a lake..!" The Weir marks a point where the River Torrens starts to let its hair down a bit. Down stream the banks are a little unkempt, a little wilder and perhaps a little more fun. Surrounded by shady trails, the Weir is a nice starting point for a break from the city or suburbia. It's also a good pedestrian link, with a shiny new timber surface, between the north and south banks. The signage "No Bathing" seems unnecessary. And the original plaque reads 'these gates were opened 1929' acchumm, opened..? Granted the state gov is capable of building an 'open' weir... But, they mean shut! Keep it shut! Those shopping carts are below a couple of meters of water for a reason! Lets keep them there.

The history of the Hindmarsh Bridge adds that touch more flavour to this busy and fascinating spot…read morein Adelaide's West end. Beside the renowned brewery reaching over the Torrens and connecting the city to the greater West is this bridge that you wouldn't even know you were crossing these days, but if you stopped at the parking available around here, say to look at the Christmas lights or the brewery park you would notice the wishing well and the monuments describing the historical significance of this spot.