Ayers House was named after Sir Henry Ayers, prime minister of South Australia. Located in North Terrace this mansion was the first building in Adelaide to have gas lighting and has served several functions, including hosting dinners and meetings. Inside the current museum there is a 300 kilogram chandelier and several artistic masterpieces from the period.

Bonython Hall, a part of the University of Adelaide, was built by the generous donation of Sir John Langdon Bonython. Several legends surround this imposing building. One legend tells that it has an inclined floor instead of a flat one because Sir Bonython didn't want it used as a dance hall.

The South Australia State Library has a large, comprehensive collection, including rare books, an historical collection of articles, and many other sources for research or cultivating knowledge. It is modern, easy to use and material is available in a multitude of formats.

The first architectural sketches for the present Government House were proposed in 1838 by an English architect, and construction was completed with the east wing in 1840. Lieutenant Colonel George Gawler was the first Governer to take residence here. During this period it was the second oldest occupied house in the city and it stands today as one of its most beautiful historical buildings.

The Festival Centre, one of Australia’s greatest arts and culture complexes, uses the fine arts as a tool for social development and promoting beauty. Construction was divided into three parts, taking ten years to build, from 1970 until 1980. It has great acoustics and is considered an icon of Australian culture.

Adelaide Parliament House, the largest of the South Australia Parliament buildings, has an interesting design and history. It was built over a period of 65 years, with delays due to war and lack of funds. Construction began in 1874, though it wasn’t completed until 1939, having undergone some moderate redesigns.

Adelaide’s first railway station opened on its current North Terrace site in 1856. It connected Adelaide and Port Adelaide and was the first government-owned and operated steam railway in the British Empire. Today, 40,000 people pass through Adelaide Railway Station each weekday. Serving as the central terminal of the Adelaide Metro railway system, it has nine platforms, and nearly all trains on the metropolitan network either depart from or terminate here.

Construction of Adelaide Town Hall began in 1863, taking nearly three years to complete. The 45 meter tower, named after Prince Albert, is where the Beatles held a famous concert attracting 300,000 people. It has an elegant and modern interior that is perfect for hosting a variety of events.

Her Majesty's Theatre, originally called Tivoli Theatre, was built in 1913, holding a capacity of 1009. Lili Langtry’s famous The Jersey Lily performed here on opening night. It is considered a marvelous artifact of Australia’s theatrical history.

The creation of South Australia’s Supreme Court was an early example of Edward Wakefield's theory of colonization, in contrast to the other Australian colonies, which had established their courts long after the settlement of the colony. Established by Letters Patent in 1837, five days after the colony was founded, unlike other Supreme Courts it is not divided into separate trial and appeal divisions. It presently consists of a Chief Justice and 12 other judges.