Fairfield is a Sydney suburb located 30 kilometres west of the CBD. It is famous as one of Australia’s most culturally diverse cities due to its vast immigrant population consisting of Assyrian, Iraqi, Italian and various other ethnicities. The same is reflected in the diverse cultural and culinary scene of Fairfield. For visitors looking for things to do and experiences, Fairfield has a lot to offer, in terms of tourist attractions, recreation hubs, parks, restaurants, cafes, art and culture centres, landmarks and shopping destinations.

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Fairfield has a large number of tourist spots and attractions, including many historical landmarks and heritage buildings. The top places to see in the city include Fairfield City Central, The Crescent Plaza, Thomas Ware Plaza, The International Monument and a 1,000 sqm public library on Hamilton Road.

The top heritage-listed sites and historical places in the city include The School of Arts Building, The Uniting Church, the Fire Station on William Street, the Federation weatherboard cottage, Honour Avenue and Fairfield railway station.

The Fairfield City Museum & Gallery, on Horsley Drive, is an arts, culture and heritage centre that features a heritage museum and an art gallery.

Fairfield has a number of recreational centres, sports complexes, parks and playgrounds, providing numerous outing opportunities to locals and visitors alike. Fairfield Adventure Park, a large playground with several recreation equipment, swings and slides, was opened in April 2015. It also features Fairfield Bowling Club, a must-visit for bowling enthusiasts. The Fairfield Youth and Community Centre and the Fairfield Leisure Centre, an aquatic centre (waterpark), are other top destinations for adventure seekers. These facilities are situated within Fairfield Park, a large city park, nature reserve and sports ground.

In terms of sports grounds and clubs, the top choices include Fairfield Park Tennis Complex, Little Boomers Basketball Fairfield, Makepeace Oval, Patrician Brothers Fairfield Sports Field and Ultimate Soccer.

Crosby Reserve, situated alongside Prospect Creek, features lush gardens with public seating and a playground surrounded by native and exotic plants. Guildford West Sportsground is an expansive ground featuring playfields, barbeque facilities, tennis courts and a soccer club.

For arts and culture enthusiasts, there’s a lot to explore in Fairfield. Fairfield School of Arts, located in a heritage-listed building, is a prestigious art school.

Fairfield City Museum & Gallery is a place that culture and history buffs love for a chance to explore the local history and heritage of the region.

Fairfield Library, on 3 Hamilton Road, is a 1,000 sqm public library with thousands of books on culture, history, art, science and a lot more.

PYT Fairfield is a performing arts theatre, at 19 Harris Street, for artwork and social engagement.

The major retail scene of Fairfield is centred within Smart and Ware Streets, which feature multiple smaller and larger shopping centres, such as Fairfield Arcade, the Mall Arcade and a variety of retail, café, restaurants and supermarkets.

The two large malls or supermarkets in Fairfield are the Fairfield Forum and Neeta City (also called Fairfield City Central). Fairfield Forum is the largest mall, featuring popular retail stores and food chains, including Kmart, Aldi and Coles. Fairfield City Central is another major shopping destination for the locals. It features a number of stores, including a Woolworths supermarket. Fairfield Chase is a small shopping centre encompassing commercial shops, a medical centre and cafes and restaurants.

Fairfield's cultural diversity inspires its multicultural cuisine and culinary options. The city has as many as twenty different types of food outlets, including cafés and restaurants offering Assyrian, Iraqi, Italian, Chinese, Lebanese, Vietnamese, South American and Thai cuisine. Some popular choices include Happiness & Middle Eastern Food Catering, Malaak Baghdad Restaurant, Nadi Al Mashriq, Shandeez restaurants and Frank's Lebanese Restaurant.