Next door to the famous Vaughn Johnson’s Wine store, on the Market Square in Cape Town, there is a visitor and tourist center which will offer information about the city, everything from facilities with baby changing stations, to musical venues, to hotel accommodations and car hire in South Africa. Maps are also available here for the Western Cape, the city of Cape Town and the fabulous Waterfront Marketplace. This Marketplace was once just an operating port and harbor, but became a well known tourist hot spot in the late 1980′s. The Waterfront Market, built by Prince Alfred in the late 1800′s has created many financial opportunities for the people and the businesses of Cape Town, and is a wonderful way to experience the history and the culture of this incredible South African city. There are many options with various price ranges, everything from the finest of dining experiences, to fast food restaurants and food carts. There are many coffee shops, and food markets with fresh produce. There is a way to experience luxury and a way to experience convenience at the harbor Marketplace.
And for those wishing for bargains or souvenirs to bring home, this is the place to go. The Waterfront Craft Market is one of the largest in the country. Artists set up their stalls with everything from furniture, clothes, leather crafts, and pottery. There are even shops with educational gifts for the children. And for those with a bit larger purses, there are almost two hundred specialty boutique shops to find those items that are a bit more spendy. There is much to chose from in the way of entertainment on the Waterfront as well, most of them fun for the entire family. There are street performers and buskers on just about every corner. Various festivals occur on the Front throughout the year, and this is a hot venue for live musical performances. There is also an Imax movie house located amongst the numerous historical sites and buildings. And the amazing Two Oceans Aquarium with illustrates in detail the dramatic life that has been culminating in the convergence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. This gives visitors to witness what had previously been seen by divers eyes only. The Waterfront Marketplace is the center of the city and the heart beat of the country.
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