Alipore Zoological Garden:

Located opposite to the National Library at Belvedere

Road, it is popularly called Chidiakhana. The Zoological
Garden

was opened in 1875 by the Prince of Wales and is spread over an area of 41 acres. It isa popular spot
especially during the winter months

Indian Museum:
Indian Museum is another important Calcutta Tourist Attraction. Founded in 1814 by Danish botanist Nathaniel Wallich, the Indian Museum is the largest museum of India. Exhibiting a huge collection of geological, anthropological and zoological discoveries of India and abroad, as well as the arts and architecture from prehistoric times to that of modern times, it is aptlycalled "Jadughar", the house of marvels.

Shahid Minar:
This 48m tower at Maidan, built in 1828, was formerly called Sir Ochterlony's Monument. Named after Sir David Ochterlony who led the British forces to victory in the Nepalese wars, it was renamed as the Shahid Minar in memory of India's martyred freedom fighters. The monument combines three distinctive styles the base of .

Raj Bhavan or the Governor's house:

Raj Bhavan was the former official residence of the Viceroys of British India when Calcutta was the capital of the country. Built in 1803 by Governor General Marquis of Wellesley, there are six gates in all-upon four sides. It is probably the largest residence in Calcutta with 137 rooms and is considered a major Calcutta Tourist Attraction.

Royal Calcutta Turf Club:
Situated at 11 Russell Street, Cal-71, it is one of the largest race courses in the nation. The club celebrated 150 years in 1997.

Writers' Building:
Writers' Building at BBD Bag North, Calcutta-1 is a massive red building in the northern side of the Dalhousie square. Originally constructed in 1770 and modified after a century, it housed the writers (junior servants) of the East India Company. Presently it is the West Bengal Government secretariat.