The Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak, a prominent Penang landmark, houses Government departments, commercial offices, department stores, shops and restaurants. The 65-story complex also contains theaters, squash courts and a geodesic dome which serves as a multi-purpose hall, while the 55th floor offers a panoramic view of the city.

Built in 1821, the Museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, charts and other historical relics. There are also Malay daggers (Keris), Chinese furniture, embroidery and paintings of old Penang. The Art Gallery on the first floor displays the works of local artists and is the venue for special exhibitions. The statue of Captain Francis Light graces the grounds in front of the buildings.

Gurney Plaza is a popular upmarket lifestyle mall facing the sea located in Persiaran, Gurney. It houses more tha 400 retail outlets on 7 levels of space including a 12-hall Cineplex and a sprawling fitness centre. The second biggest shopping mall in Penang, after Queensbay Mall, it offers a variety of goods and services, from fashion to entertainment. The mall also presents a wide range of culinary options and a flea market operates at the entrance of the building during weekends.

Prangin Mall is the largest shopping mall in George Town. It is considered a bargain-hunter’s paradise despite its mainstream appeal. It features five floors of retail, dining and entertainment outlets. It is a favourite hang-out place for Penang youngsters because of the affordable goods and services.

Cecil Street Market is just about 15-minute walk from Komtar, Penang’s famous landmark, via Jalan Gurdwara and a left turn into Lebuh Nanking. A late afternoon market selling dry goods like salted fish, dried vegetables, anchovies and mushrooms, fresh vegetables, seafood, chicken and pork, roasted meats, canned food, clothes and household items. It also feature a hawker centre selling a variety of Penang's most memorable dishes – duck meat koay teow th'ng, wantan mee, chee cheong fun, char koay teow, dumplings, chicken rice, nyonya cakes and laksa.

The Chowrasta Market, built in 1890 is definitely the most popular in Penang. The word Chowrasta is Urdu for four roads, and indeed the market sits on crossroads formed by Chowrasta Street, Tamil Street, Kuala Kangsar Road and Penang Road. The front area sells a huge variety of Penang goodies like pickle nutmeg, tau sar peah, durian cakes, dodol (coconut taffy), bedak sejuk (rice powder for the face) and medicinal ointments. A choice selection of fresh meats, fish, fruits and vegetables are found inside the market, on the ground floor. Upstairs are Penang's famous second hand book dealers (last relocated from Macalister Road), clothing and shoe stores.

The Kapitan Keling Mosque is arguably the best known mosque in Penang. Situated on Jalan Kapitan Keling, formerly Pitt Street, it is the largest historic mosque in George Town. It was named after the Indian Muslim merchant, the "Kapitan Keling" (headman) Caudeer Mohudeen who built it in the early 19th century. It features a yellow facade and dome-shaped minaret reflecting Moorish Islamic influence.

Kek Lok Si temple is one of the finest Buddhist temples in South East Asia, standing majestically on a hill in Ayer Itam. Built in tiers, the temple culminates with the beautifully crafted "Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas". Taking more than 20 years to build, the temple is set against beautiful scenic surroundings. It features gardens, a turtle pond, shrines and beautiful sculptures.

Kayu Nasi Kandar serves a wide variety of food but their nasi kandar is the most popular one. Nasi Kandar is a famous northern Malaysian dish, which originated in Penang. It is a meal of steamed rice which can be plain or mildly flavoured and serve with a variety of curries and side dishes. While nasi kandar spearhead the signature dish menu, other mouth-watering fried and hotplate dishes such as a great selections of fresh roti (leavened bread) and hot & spicy authentic dishes that tickles must not be missed.

The Sea Pearl Lagoon Cafe which is famous for its seafood is situated next to the Tua Peh Kong Temple in Tanjung Tokong with a beautiful seaside view overlooking the North Channel. This café is famous for its signature dishes including coal-baked crabs, salt-baked prawns and simple Stir Fried Lala with chili and brown beans. Best of all, the seafood served here is very fresh.

Komtar Bus Terminal is the hub of bus services in George Town. All the bus routes of Penang radiates from this terminal. To be exact, KOMTAR Bus Terminal is not a "terminal" proper, but rather a bus station, because buses do not actually start from here, but rather, from the Weld Quay Bus Terminal. At the Komtar Bus Terminal, you can catch buses going to the north, central, south and west parts of Penang Island, as well as some buses that go to the mainland.

The Penang Hill Railway is a one section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam near George Town. The total journey takes about ten to twenty minutes. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Construction of the railway took place around 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars and it was opened to the public on October 21, 1923.