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Ten Things to Do in Casa de Campo

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Things to Do in Casa de Campo.

See also: 100 Things to Do in Madrid

1. Take the Teleferico

Just getting to the Casa de Campo is an experience, as there is a teleferico (cable car) that carries you over parts of the city you might not otherwise visit.

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2. Visit the Zoo and Aquarium

Madrid's zoo and aquarium in Casa de Campo has a dolphin exhibition, a petting zoo and lots of other animals and fish for anyone with an interest in the natural world.

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3. Parque de Attraciones

The imaginatively titled Parque de Attraciones has a number of sedate rides for little kids as well as some scary ones for older ones.

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4. Eat in the Paseo de la Gastronomia

The pavilions of the old exhibition center have been turned into a series of restaurants. Each building is in the style of a different region of Spain.

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5. Walk Around the Lake

The lake in Casa de Campo gives a good alternative view over Madrid.

If you prefer to go for a swim, there are public swimming pools too.

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