Of the many attractions and highlights in the region, here are but a few:

Aldam Estate on the Allemanskraal Dam near Ventersburg - a first class resort with a wide range of accommodation as well as conferencing options, plenty of water sports opportunities, a restaurant, shopping facilities, etc. The Willem Pretorius Game and Nature Reserve adjacent to Aldam Estate, with abundant game species, indigenous vegetation, etc.

The Phakisa Freeway is an international standard, multi-purpose motor sport facility between Welkom and Odendaalsrus. Soetdoring Game & Nature Reserve between Bultfontein and Bloemfontein, hosting inter alia lion and other predators. It is also a sought-after angling venue.