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The city's outdoor swimming pool is like something out of a 1920s movie, with its ranks of brightly painted changing booths. Lie on the grass and watch the cranes roost in the towering trees of the neighbouring botanic gardens.
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Surprisingly impressive museum with a large selection of stuffed and pinned animals and an array of live constrictors and venomous snakes. It also has sections on the history of Zimbabwe, history of the Earth, and geology. Photography not permitted.
Many works are for sale. There are artists studios on-site; the artists are happy to chat about their work. They often invite visitors to local events and showcases. Craft shop and cafe as well.
Established in 1890, the ground mainly has grass banking surrounded by picturesque trees providing shade to the spectators. With a capacity of 13,000, QSC held its first Test match in 1994, and hosts Matabeleland Tuskers in the domestic league. So far the most popular cricket stadium in Zimbabwe. QSC hosts mostly international matches or tri-series matches or also a practice match.
The historical exhibits are great. This includes Cecil Rhodes' private carriage, plus a range of decaying steam engines and other locomotives. The friendly curator lends you a guide book detailing every locomotive and carriage. Access is free to the innards of most exhibits.
Hilly area on the south side of Bulawayo that used to be the city's water supply but now is a park with walking and mountain biking trails along with fishing and bird watching.
Ruins of capital of former Butua State civilization that existed from around 1450 to 1644 AD. Can wander around and visit small exhibit center on site.