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Nicco Park

located near Salt Lake Sector V,it is the Disneyland for Kolkattans with its various adventure rides. Opened in 1991, Nicco park is one of the biggest amusement parks in the country and has innovative entertainment for all age group. This amusement park offers wholesome fun for children as well as adults and draws crowds from suburban Kolkata especially on the weekends.

Nalban Boating Complex

adjoining Nicco Park, Nalban lake as the name suggests is mainly lakes and creeks nal fringed by groves ban. It is a beautiful picnic spot for families, who would like to spend few hours in the lush greenery and placid lake. It is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its unpolluted environment offers a respite and soothes the visitors.

Aquatica Water Park

this theme water park offers visitors a cool respite from the heat and grime of city life. "With artificial waves buffeting you from all sides, tornadoes and dance floors, all ready to whip up a wet dream, Aquatica is the ultimate cool hangout," says Sushovan from Bhavanipur College.

Across the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass road you will find:

Salt Lake Stadium

the stadium has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and largest in the Indian sub-continent. It is currently used for football matches and athletics. The stadium was built in 1984 and holds 120,000 in a three-tier configuration.

Swabhumi Heritage Park

where one can sample local arts and crafts as well as some of the food from its various stalls.

Science City

at the junction of Park Circus Connector,it is one of the most spectacular science museums in the country. The sheer enormity of the Science City baffles the first time visitor. On hindsight, one may say that the Science City is a befitting tribute to Kolkata's contribution to the world of Science, coutesy Meghnad Saha, Satyen Bose and others of their ilk. Website Of Science City

China Town

it is the only Chinatown in India. The locality was once home to 20,000 ethnic Chinese, now the population has dropped to 2,000 or so. The traditional occupation of the Chinese community here had been working in the nearby tanning industry and the Chinese restaurants. The area is still noted for the Chinese restaurants where many people flock to taste traditional Chinese and Indian Chinese food. Once there were many opium dens in the area. That type of establishment is now illegal in India.