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1. Porsche Museum

With more than 80 racing and sports cars on display, the Porsche Museum is a comprehensive look at the history of this prestige car manufacturer. See the progression of Porsche cars, learn about sports car technology and watch the company’s mechanics at work.

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2. Mercedes Benz Museum

Pick up insights into the history of the motor car at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. More than 160 vehicles and 1,500 exhibits are spread across nine floors. They cover some of the key moments in the evolution of the automotive industry, from its beginnings in the late 19th century to today’s technological innovations.

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Mercedes Benz Museum showing heritage elements and interior views

3. MHP Arena

The Mercedes-Benz Arena is an iconic soccer stadium with a capacity for more than 60,000 fans. The arena is the home of one of Germany’s most illustrious sports teams, VfB Stuttgart. Purchase tickets for a game and enjoy the excited atmosphere among local fans.

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Mercedes-Benz Arena which includes interior views

4. Wilhelma Zoo

Wilhelma Zoo is a combined zoological park and botanical garden. Spend a day admiring colorful plants from around the world and get up-close with creatures from the wild. Wilhelma Zoo spreads across 70 acres (28 hectares) of glorious parkland, which was designed in the 1800s as a summer residence for King Wilhelm I. Many of the displays and exhibitions are set in a striking series of Moorish-style bathhouses.

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Wilhelma Zoo featuring land animals and zoo animals

5. Schlossplatz

Spend an afternoon drinking in the vibrant atmosphere of Schlossplatz (Palace Square). Visit an architectural masterpiece built for the Dukes of Wüttermberg. People-watch while lingering on lush green lawns, browse markets and attend live musical performances. Schlossplatz began as a military parade ground before being turned into a public Baroque-style park in the mid-1800s.

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Popular places to visit

Porsche Museum

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Appreciate the power, technology and aesthetic qualities of Porsche’s renowned racing and sports cars, with more than 80 vehicles on display at this museum.

Mercedes Benz Museum

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Discover over 100 years of automobile history with a tour of some of the earliest, most famous and technologically advanced cars.

MHP Arena

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Support the famous VfB Stuttgart soccer team, take a tour of this innovative stadium and learn about its fascinating history.

Wilhelma Zoo

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Discover thousands of exotic animals and plant species at this zoological and botanical garden located in the grounds of a former royal retreat.

Schlossplatz

4.5/5(29 reviews)

Framed by historical buildings, scattered with monuments and home to open-air concerts, this central square is one of the city’s favorite social gathering places.

Cannstatter Wasen

4/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cannstatter Wasen during your stay in Stuttgart. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Konigstrasse

4/5(18 reviews)

Browse the vast range of jewelry and visit the museums on one of the longest and most popular shopping boulevards in Germany.

Ludwigsburg Palace

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Stroll around the meticulously kept gardens of this Baroque palace and find a unique blend of architectural styles and exciting galleries housed within.

Schillerplatz

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Tour a 16th-century public square and visit its renovated ancient structures including a castle, church and a gothic building.

Areas of Stuttgart

Stuttgart-Mitte

Museums, historical sites and gardens highlight some notable features of Stuttgart-Mitte. Make a stop by Schlossplatz or Konigstrasse while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Schlossplatz U-Bahn or Friedrichsbau U-Bahn to get around town.

Mercedes Benz Museum which includes street scenes, modern architecture and night scenes

Bad Cannstatt

You might enjoy the museums while in Bad Cannstatt. Wilhelma Zoo is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Kursaal U-Bahn or Uff-Kirchhof U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Hauptbahnhof

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Konigstrasse and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Hauptbahnhof. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arnulf-Klett-Platz U-Bahn or Stuttgart Central Station S-Bahn (tief).

Vaihingen

The spas and forests are a few things visitors like about Vaihingen. Check out Corso Cinema International while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Schillerplatz U-Bahn or Vaihingen U-Bahn to get around town.

Stuttgart-Süd

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Stuttgart-Süd. Top attractions like Bohnenviertel and Schweinemuseum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bihlplatz U-Bahn or Erwin-Schoette-Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Porsche Museum which includes modern architecture

Zuffenhausen

Consider exploring the interesting museums in Zuffenhausen. If sightseeing is on the list, Porsche Museum is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Zuffenhausen Station or Kirchtalstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.

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