The downtown area of Parkes is a bustle of activity, with boutiques,markets and great local dining options.
Clarinda Street is at the heart of the town, with shops sprawling along it and overflowing into side streets. There are numerous boutique stores and outlets selling unique handcrafted goods and local treasures, and one-of-a-kind items are always found at the bi-monthly markets at Cooke Park.
For coffee lovers, Bella’s Italian restaurant downtown that pours exceptional quality coffee that could give an esteemed metropolitan café a run for its money.
Although small, Parkes has plenty to offer visitors from out of town. Enjoy a meal, and browse shops along the street at your own pace. Pop in to the library to pick up some reading material, and spend the afternoon unwinding in Cooke Park.
