George Street

George Street is a major street located in the North Shore district of Sydney, Australia. It is serviced by the T1 North Shore & Northern Line, as well as numerous bus routes. It is a popular shopping strip, as well as a busy nightspot on evenings and weekends.

Many cultural and historic points of interest can be found along George Street. The corner of George and Market Street is located close to the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cadman's Cottage. Vibrant cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and nightspots line George Street, from Haymarket to the Rocks. There are also retail venues, such as the Sydney Central and Myer stores, although most of the stores are smaller, independent retailers. The street hosts plenty of events throughout the year, such as the Australia Day Parades and music festivals. For those looking for some greenery, there are public gardens located along George Street, and plenty of nearby parks and playgrounds.