Address Bar problems

Hi all,
I just got my Macbook as a gift from my Partner and I love it! I have a question about Safari and using the address bar.
Basically when I use other browsers you are able to click on the address bar and see past visited websites this is not the case with Safari. How can I set it so this feature is available? I suppose the main question would be if Safari can actually do this?
Dave

Thanks for the replies. I have tried the suggestions and when you open a new browser window it does indeed realize that you have been to that site before.
The problem is I am used to using Firefox where you are able to go up to the address bar and click on the little down arrow and view all of the sites you have visited and not have to type anything it the bar at all. This allow you to see where you have been and select the website you want without any typing.
Does Safari have this option?
Dave

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