Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town (must see)

Prince Alfred, Queen Victoria's second son, visited the harbor in 1860. He was so popular that the Royal Navy's new yard's first basin was named after him. The second basin was named after Queen Victoria. Today, the site remains a working harbor as well as a bustling retail attraction.

Visitors will find a variety of attractions and activities. Don't miss 360-degree panoramic views from the Cape Wheel. Its air-conditioned cabins take you 120 feet above the city. The whole family will also enjoy the Two Oceans Aquarium. Chavonnes Battery was built in the early 1700s and excavated in the 1990s. Here, visitors can tour the museum and watch a cannon firing.

Nobel Square opened in 2005 and features sculptures of South Africa's Nobel Prize winners: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Albert Lutuli, and F. W. de Klerk. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is housed in a converted historic grain silo.

Over 450 retailers call the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront home. You'll find everything from clothes, to jewelry, to leather bags and trinkets. The Watershed is home to 150 tenants who sell handcrafted arts and crafts. Here, you'll also find exhibitions and live entertainment.

The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has over 80 restaurants, ranging from coffee shops to fine dining. The V&A Food Market has street food, live entertainment, and craft beer. Oranjezicht City Farm Market sells fresh produce on Saturdays.