In Ipswich Central you can enjoy a whole day exploring art, antiques and animals for free!  Just jump on the train or pack the car for a fun day out!Ipswich Art GalleryThe Ipswich Art Gallery is a fantastic family-friendly experience located in the heart of Ipswich Central.  It features a children's gallery space as well as touring exhibitions and it's a great spot to spark your creativity.  If you've caught the train walk through to Nicholas St and up to d'Arcy Doyle Place, if you're parked in the Nicholas St Precinct Car Park, walk up the street to access the gallery.Ipswich Children's LibraryHead to the Ipswich Children’s Library where you can feed life-sized dinosaurs colourful scarves through an interactive pipe experience, design your own colourful fish and watch them swim around a digital display, or enjoy an augmented reality butterfly experience.  It's located in Tulmur Place above the Nicholas St car park.

Visitors can explore the City of Ipswich's history with a suite of heritage trails and tours.  These free self-guided trails can be found online thanks to the hard work of Picture Ipswich.To enjoy the trails simply bookmark this page and click the links when you're in town to access the trails.Then & Now Heritage TrailsWhether you are interested in cemeteries and churches, heritage pubs or the history of towns you can find this information thanks to Then and Now Heritage Trails.

Looking for somewhere to eat in the Greater Springfield region? There’s plenty on offer, and delicious menus to explore too, around this modern and vibrant community.Orion HotelThe stunning bistro restaurant at Orion Hotel offers the finest local produce prepared to the highest quality, while the café and designated kids play area is perfect to catch up for a coffee while the little ones play.  The hotel is a great place for groups, families or couples!Find them at 1 Main Street, Springfield Central

Before you head to Ipswich for an event, check out these 20 reasons why you should stay a little bit longer and explore Ipswich while you’re here.If you're looking for accommodation check this list: Where to stay in Ipswich.Soar high on a hot air balloon flightFloating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights offer a scenic one-hour journey over farmland and country landscapes.  Your blissful morning ends with breakfast at a popular local café.  Flights run most days but are weather dependent.

Escape from city-life to somewhere a little more off-grid to soak up some serenity while surrounded by nature.  Enjoy switching off your screens but make sure to bring a camera for magical moments at cocktail hour as the sun goes down.Twigley FarmTwigley Farm is a cosy and secluded glamping experience designed for couples in the rural town of Haigslea.  You can sip a glass of wine by the fire, soak in a heritage outhouse bath and watch the sunset over the paddocks.Collect eggs from the chickens, wander through the orchard, visit the mini ponies and baby goats on this rural property only 45 minutes from Brisbane.

Whether you like them fruity, sweet or spicy - here's 10 cocktails to try in Ipswich that will help you banish the winter blues.Espresso Martini - Stony Creek BrewingStony Creek Brewing make their espresso martini with a shot of fresh coffee, vodka and Kahlua.  It's a seriously tasty drink and great when there's a chill in the air.