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With 280 sunny days a year Knysna will be an ideal destination. Should there be a bit of drizzle these activities will put a silver lining along those clouds...

Visit the Knysna Movie House for the latest films. Popcorn and jelly beans - go for it!
Browse around our many Book Stores in and around Pledge Square. They welcome browsers with open arms and you will spend many hours lost amongst famous titles.
Knysna is famous for its artists and Art Galleries... even the uncultivated will be entertained! Try Katherine Wood on Thesen Island, The Knysna Art Gallery & Jack Lugg in Queen Street and Dale Elliot in Woodmill Lane.
Enjoy the day at Portland Manor and lose yourself in the historic surroundings and log fires. Why not stroll along all of the Historical Pubs - The Bell @ Belvidere Manor, The Old Watermill in Pledge Square and The Long Barn in Nelson Street. Then add a touch of adventure at the Shebeen for a cultivating experience.
Walking through the historical Old Goal complex & the Millwood House Museum. You will find truly astonishing facts about Knysna and the pictures of a lost era will touch your heart.
Make an appointment for the ultimate in relaxation - soothing reiki or aromatherapy Massages from the experts which will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Knysna have many fine Health & Wellness Centers to pamper you on a rainy day. Knysna is a treasure chest of Pampering options. You can tailor make your experience from a simple forest massage to an over the top makeover. Unwind your body mind and soul in the age old female tradition.
A tour of the Knysna Oyster Company. Learn the secrets of cultivated oysters while you indulge in sparkling wine and this famous aphrodisiac.
Mitchell's Brewery. If all else fails grab a beer. Brewery tours are available daily except Sundays and you will find the atmosphere relaxing and the beer out of this world.
See how a wooden bird is made at Birds of Africa. This little factory is worth a visit and the bright colors will chase the gloomy weather completely away.
Enjoy an interactive cooking course with sparkling wine on the side. At Kilzers Kitchen Basics you will become a gourmet queen/king and have lots of giggles getting the cherry on top!

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