Lively Ankara will entice you
Take a vacation to Ankara and enjoy the area's live music, museums and monuments. This city's cafes, shopping and theaters draw many visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Ankara
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in town? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Ankara a fun place to get away. Here are some of the major attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Club Watercity Aquapark (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Ataturk Forest Farm and Zoo (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
- Aqua Vega (4.9 mi / 7.8 km)
- Elmadag Ski Center (19.9 mi / 32 km)
- Fantasyland (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Gezici Festival (1.2 mi / 2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Ankara
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Ankara is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Kurtulus Park (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Genclik Park (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Kugulu Park (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
- Dikmen Vadisi Park (2.7 mi / 4.4 km)
- Lake Eymir (6.8 mi / 11 km)
- Gölbaşı Şehir Park (8.9 mi / 14.4 km)
How to get to and around Ankara
The nearest airport is in Ankara (ESB-Esenboga), located 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from the city center.
If you prefer to travel by train, 15 Temmuz Kizilay Millî Irade Station, Kolej Station and Demirtepe Station are the main stations in the area. It's easy to get around Ankara by catching a ride on the metro at Sihhiye Station, Ulus Station or Anadolu Station.