Where to go & What to do during your stay...
Sightseeing
Great instagrammable place located a few minutes away from the city.
Try going during late afternoons to experience the sunset and take great photos.
54 locals recommend
The Ruins
Great instagrammable place located a few minutes away from the city.
Try going during late afternoons to experience the sunset and take great photos.
Great for a day trip up in the mountains. Kids love this place. There are lots of activities at Campustohan such a swimming, mini train, carousel, horse backriding, rope course, zipline, sky bike & hamster wheel. They also have a wave pool & ATV rental. Definitely a lot to keep you occupied and entertained.
40 locals recommend
Campuestohan Highland Resort
Great for a day trip up in the mountains. Kids love this place. There are lots of activities at Campustohan such a swimming, mini train, carousel, horse backriding, rope course, zipline, sky bike & hamster wheel. They also have a wave pool & ATV rental. Definitely a lot to keep you occupied and entertained.
Culture
The Negros Museum
Gatuslao StreetLearn about the history of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City
This is the official seat of the provincial government and it served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. You will love the Romanesque architecture of the building and it also has a nice surrounding park and lagoon that includes the Ang Paghimud-os statues which were made by Eduardo Castrillo. You will also like the interesting sculptures which can be found in the lagoon.
Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol
Gatuslao StreetThis is the official seat of the provincial government and it served as the headquarters of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. You will love the Romanesque architecture of the building and it also has a nice surrounding park and lagoon that includes the Ang Paghimud-os statues which were made by Eduardo Castrillo. You will also like the interesting sculptures which can be found in the lagoon.
This is also known as the Bacolod Cathedral and it is located along Rizal Street which is across the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Visiting here is one of the things to do in Bacolod City as you can see the baroque architectural style and it is among the century-old churches in Negros Occidental. The church is also regarded to be the most beautiful church in the province as it is made up of coral stones and lime quarried of Guimaras Island and Palawan wood.
9 locals recommend
San Sebastian Cathedral
Rizal StreetThis is also known as the Bacolod Cathedral and it is located along Rizal Street which is across the Bacolod City Public Plaza. Visiting here is one of the things to do in Bacolod City as you can see the baroque architectural style and it is among the century-old churches in Negros Occidental. The church is also regarded to be the most beautiful church in the province as it is made up of coral stones and lime quarried of Guimaras Island and Palawan wood.
Hop on to nearby Silay City, 30 minutes away from Bacolod.
You will have so much to do here if you want to learn more about the history of Silay and Bacolod. This area is dubbed as the seat of arts, ecotourism, and culture in Western Visayas and this city is among the two Museum Cities which is widely known as the National Historical Institute which has over 30 heritage houses and museum. You will go back in time when you walk along the street of Silay.
9 locals recommend
Balay Negrense
Cinco De Noviembre StreetHop on to nearby Silay City, 30 minutes away from Bacolod.
You will have so much to do here if you want to learn more about the history of Silay and Bacolod. This area is dubbed as the seat of arts, ecotourism, and culture in Western Visayas and this city is among the two Museum Cities which is widely known as the National Historical Institute which has over 30 heritage houses and museum. You will go back in time when you walk along the street of Silay.
Fun Activity
Have fun in the great outdoors. Go on a picnic, kayaking, horse backriding or simply watch the animals
8 locals recommend
Bantug Lake Ranch
Granada Alangilan RoadHave fun in the great outdoors. Go on a picnic, kayaking, horse backriding or simply watch the animals
Lakawon island is located in a 16-hectare banana-shaped island and you will also love the white sand shores and the clear blue waters. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the best place for you to unwind and enjoy the cool nature. The resort is lined up with several amenities and activities that you can try out which you and your family are going to love.
15 locals recommend
Lakawon Island Resort
Lakawon island is located in a 16-hectare banana-shaped island and you will also love the white sand shores and the clear blue waters. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the best place for you to unwind and enjoy the cool nature. The resort is lined up with several amenities and activities that you can try out which you and your family are going to love.
Shopping
SM City Bacolod
Rizal StreetRobinson's Place
Lacson StreetLopue's East Centre
Food Scene
If you are in Bacolod city and you did not try out the famous Chicken Inasal then you are missing, you should try to fix this at the Manokan Country. The food complex is in an entire street of the hole in the wall restaurants were selling various types of grilled foods and also the Bacolod Chicken Inasal.
19 locals recommend
Manokan Country
Luzuriaga StreetIf you are in Bacolod city and you did not try out the famous Chicken Inasal then you are missing, you should try to fix this at the Manokan Country. The food complex is in an entire street of the hole in the wall restaurants were selling various types of grilled foods and also the Bacolod Chicken Inasal.
21 Restaurant
21 Lacson StAboy's Restaurant
SingcangGreat place to hang out, have cold cuts & wine after a sumptuous steak dinner.
Must Try: Paella Negra, Zia Salad, House Pasta
6 locals recommend
Delicioso
Lacson StreetGreat place to hang out, have cold cuts & wine after a sumptuous steak dinner.
Must Try: Paella Negra, Zia Salad, House Pasta