More than 25 years old, this golf course is a part of the Coimbatore Golf Club, which is a members-only club. It is an 18-hole golf course. The first nine holes of the course were laid in 1985 and the next nine were laid 5 years later in 1990. It was also the first privately-owned golf club started after World War II.

Coimbatore is often called the hub of motorsports owing to its glorious racing days in the 50s and 60s. The races were mostly held at the Sulur airstrip. The last race held here was in September 1967. Adrenaline seekers can spend hours experiencing thrill at various motorsport outlets and companies strewn across the city. One can also visit the Kari Motor Speedway and enjoy exciting car races. It also hosts a number of bike races, formula racing events and national championships.

Often touted as the Manchester of the South, Coimbatore is a bustling shopping destination. The most coveted are perhaps the village cotton sarees that are woven by the skilled artisans of the small village of Negamum. They are exquisite creations that are renowned for their simple striped and checkered designs and vibrant hues. The heavy cotton threadwork done in the pallu is a speciality. The sarees have a narrow border and the pallu is adorned with motifs of parrots, peacocks, paisleys, swans and elephants. These are often mirrored across the length of the fabric. Another splendid variety is gold and diamond cut jewellery, which is an integral thread in the cultural fabric of the city.

The cast-made jewellery is the most famous. Some of the main markets to buy these beautiful articles are Khadi Krafts, Cross-Cut Road, Raja Street, Oppanakara Street, Sukravar Pettai (for handloom sarees), and Poompuhar Handicrafts Emporium. For choice in dresses, readymade clothes, silver, sarees, head to Sri Lakshmi Shopping Complex. One can also find readymade clothes, saris, silver, etc. here. For retail shopping, two more wonderful options are Avinashi Road and Big Bazaar Street. The main shopping hub of the city is Cross-Cut Road that is full of retail outlets. For branded shopping, one can go to D B Road. RS Puram has the best quality and freshest food items. To indulge in some sweets, one can pay a visit to Trichy Road.

The city of Coimbatore is dotted with many serene and scenic waterfalls, the most popular of which are the Kovai Kutrallam falls. Lying in the Suruvani Hills, this grand waterfall gushes down in a musical melody that fills visitors with peace and tranquillity. They lie amidst a lush forest, and visitors have to trek their way up to the pristine falls. An ideal spot for birdwatchers, the falls also invite many members of the avifauna to take shelter near it. Lying about 35 km west of Coimbatore city in the Western Ghats, the Siruvani Waterfalls are a popular tourist destination. They are known for their sweet water, which is considered to be one of the sweetest waterfronts in the world. The falls lie close to the Siruvani Dam, which offers picturesque and sweeping views of the surrounding areas. Since the falls are located deep into the forest, one needs to trek to reach them. Camping, nature-walks, birdwatching etc., are popular activities here. The best time to visit the falls is after monsoon when they flow in full glory.