Car Hire Footscray - Mini guide to Footscray

Footscray is considered one of the top travel destinations in the Australian state of Victoria. The city embodies an interesting history enmeshed with colorful modern culture. Originally an industrial boom town, this suburb of Melbourne has become rich in ethnic diversity since the second world war. The range of activities available make Footscray an ideal city in which to spring for a car hire and see what there is to see.

Located on the Maribyrnong River, Footscray was a perfect location for industry in the later years of the nineteenth century. Over time, growth was subdued by the evolution of new industries. The personality of the city, however, changed after 1947.

A large influx of foreigners over the past sixty years has contributed to Footscray's multicultural appeal in all aspects of living. Non-natives have affected the city's personality in positive ways. Footscray is home to associations and social groups for over a dozen nationalities living in Australia. Immigrants have brought their cultures, customs, languages and most noticeably, their food. Readily available ingredients from the well-known Footscray Market on Hopkins Street provide tastes from around the world. Footscray is especially renowned for its many Asian restaurants, though the presences of African and Indian food are also notable.

Many of the pre-war structures left over from the late 1800s are still standing today, but have been converted into modern housing or into facilities that showcase modern aspects of Australian culture such as art galleries, performance centers and museums. Notable activities for the art-minded visitor include visiting the Footscray Community Arts Centre and seeing The Snuff Puppets, a performance group which specializes in unconventional performances, often centered around political issues.

You may consider using your car hire for fact-finding missions regarding local history. The Footscray Historical Society has made great efforts to preserve records from the past 150 years. Located in a historical building known as ""Erclidoune,"" the society's records provide a relatively complete look back at this once working-class suburb, reborn as a Mecca for cultural fusion.

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