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Forbes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in New South Wales, Australia

About Forbes

Forbes is a farming centre west ofOrange, with a gold mining and coach hub history. The renowned bushranger Ben Hall lived nearby and was killed north of town. Today, Forbes is trying to reinvent itself as a modern tourist and transport town.

Top Attractions in Forbes

Explore the best things to see and do in Forbes:

  • Ben Hall Shooting Site
  • Forbes Historical Museum
  • Lake Forbes
  • Manna Mountain
  • McFeeters Motor Museum

Where to Eat in Forbes

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴The BakeHouse Forbes

Where to Stay in Forbes

  • 🏨The Plainsman Motel

Forbes Travel Guide Sections

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