Parkes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Parkes

The town of Parkes was renamed fromBushman's Leadfollowing visit by Sir Henry Parkes (known as the father of Australian Federation). The connection to Parkes is tenuous - he was born inEngland, and lived inSydney, and delivered is most famous speech inTenterfield. Still, you can find a statue of Henry (looking every bit like a founding father) surrounded by a pretty fountain in downtown Parkes.

Top Attractions in Parkes

Explore the best things to see and do in Parkes:

• ★Elvis Festival
• ★Elvis Museum
• ★Henry Parkes Centre
• ★Memorial Hill Lookout
• ★Old Parkes Post Office
• ★Radio Telescope
• ★Sir Henry Parkes Statue

Where to Eat in Parkes

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Astro Dish Restaurant
• 🍴Bellas Cafe & Licensed Italian Restaurant
• 🍴Burger hub
• 🍴Dish Cafe
• 🍴Fu Yuan Chinese
• 🍴Hong Loch Chinese Restaurant

Where to Stay in Parkes

• 🏨Hotel Gracelands

Parkes Travel Guide Sections

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