Stroll Vaci and the Public Market
In Pest, head to Vaci Street for shopping, lunch and a couple beers. The large pedestrian roadway is lined with hotels, restaurants, boutiques and vendor stalls to explore. The stretch extends about a mile from Vorosmarty Square to the Great Market Hall.
After your shopping and lunch, you'll want to wander the vast public market at Great Market Hall. The shopping venue, which opened in 1897, is indeed vast and crowded; Budapest residents file through carrying on their shopping. Stalls line the three-floor building, selling paprika, wines, salamis and dozens of other meat varieties, as well as clothing, crafts and household items.
Unwind at the Spa
Budapest is home to several spas and baths, many of which were constructed during the period of Turkish occupation in the 16th and 17th century. The most famous is Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool at Hotel Gellert. In addition to all the facility's thermal baths, you can try the indoor and outdoor pools, wave pool, naturist sun deck (yes, nude) and massage services.
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Light Up Your Night
The nightly illumination of Budapest is not to be missed and is a mesmerizing way to cap your perfect day. Grab your camera and take a stroll along either bank of the Danube to see the buildings and bridges come to life with light after sunset. Better yet, take a night-time cruise (if you're on a river cruise, your boat will no doubt include a night cruise for this) to get incredible 360-degree views of the city from the middle of the river as you pass Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge and many other brightly illuminated points of interest.
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