Central Chennai Travel Guide
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Marina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Fort St. George
You can learn about the history of Chennai when you stop by Fort St. George. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Government Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Government Museum during your travels in Chennai. Stroll along the beaches or experience the entertainment venues in this culturally rich area.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a visit to Kapaleeswarar Temple. Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Chennai
Kilpauk
While there might not be top attractions in Kilpauk, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Our Lady of Lourdes Church and Ampa Skywalk Mall.
Fort Tondiarpet
You might enjoy the beaches while in Fort Tondiarpet. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to see more of the city.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Government Museum or Raja Muthiah Hall.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
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- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Anna Salai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Valluvar Kottam
- Madras High Court
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Fort St. George
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- British High Commission of Chennai
- Government Museum
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church
- Armenian Church
- Ampa Skywalk Mall
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Ripon Building
- Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
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