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Lanao del Sur

Lanao del Sur is a province in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Mindanao, Philippines.

Cities

 * — capital of the province
 * — the only community in the province that produces excellent brassware. Practically every family has a bellow in the area where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and rice pots are made.
 * — the only community in the province that produces excellent brassware. Practically every family has a bellow in the area where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and rice pots are made.
 * — the only community in the province that produces excellent brassware. Practically every family has a bellow in the area where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and rice pots are made.

Understand
Lanao del Sur is one of the four provinces of the original ARMM in Northern Mindanao. It is surrounded by the provinces of Lanao del Norte on the north, Bukidnon on the east, Illana Bay on the west and Cotabato and Maguindanao on the south.

Lanao's terrain forms the western chunks of the extensive plateau of Northern Mindanao. The narrow coastal plains and rolling hills close upon Illana Bay on the southwest and give way to the mountain scope with Cotabato along its boundary and the lowlands going east to the limits of Bukidnon.

The word Lanao originated from the word ranao, which means "lake". The province of Lanao encompass the basin of Lake Lanao where the Maranaos reside and are referred to as "people of the lake". Its capital, Dansalan, has become a municipality in 1907 and a city in 1940. Thus in 1956, the name of the town was change to Marawi, coming from the word "ravi", pointing to the reclining lilies in the Agus River. Marawi is now the provincial capital.

Maranaos dominated most of Lanao's population. Being one of the last group to be Islamized, Maranao hold firmly to the decree of their traditional law called maratabat, a status sensitive regulation that governs their social relations and sanctions that would preserve and cultivate their patronage.

They are also one of the most artistic ethnic groups in the country. They are well known for the superiority of their weaving and their metal and woodcrafts. They have created one of the finest endemic architecture with their impressive Torogans. The design and motifs of their okil is one of the most systematized in the country.

Lanao's rich and fertile soil provides fruitful harvest for their agricultural industry. Rice is their main crop followed by corn, coconut, abaca, bananas and durian. Brass making and malong-weaving are some of their cottage industries.

The province's main attractions are mostly concentrated in Marawi City. Lake Lanao is known to be the deepest lake in the country and is surrounded by lush countryside-farming villages impregnated with rice and cornfields. The lakeside towns are dominated by mosques. The Torogans which are an antique royal houses combined with Maranao's high-rooted carvings, are also situated in the area.

The Moncado Colony in Cadingilan is named in honor of Camino Moncado, a leader, organizer, writer and lecturer. Moncado monuments and statues of wild animals can be found in the said colony. Tugaya town, on the other hand, is reputed to produce the best brassware in the Philippines.

Get in

The nearest major airports with scheduled commercial flights are Laguindingan Airport and Awang Airport

See
Agus River flows between Saduc and Lilod, Marawi City. It is considered as the swiftest river in the country. Its famous cataract is the Maria Cristina Falls, outlet of Lake Lanao to Illana Bay.

Sacred Mountain is a 150-meter hill with a pond at its summit. Visitors are forewarned not to climb the slopes or suffer the consequences. However, there is no solid evidence that tragic events did occur when the warning was violated.

Eat
Amik, Dodol, Browa, Tiyateg, Tamongkosi, Barobed, soman, Apang,

Sleep
Ayala MSU Main Campus

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Lanark

Lanark is a market town in Clydesdale, 28 miles southeast of Glasgow. Historically it was the county town of Lanarkshire, but that is nowadays Hamilton. It was at Lanark that William Wallace first strode into history, leading a 1297 uprising against the English and killing the Sheriff. This escalated into the First War of Scottish Independence, and Wallace triumphed a few months later at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. But Lanark itself is a tired post-industrial place and commuter town for Glasgow. In 2020 its population was 8880.

New Lanark two miles south is the prime reason to come this way, an 18th-century mill complex and, described separately.

By train
Trains run from Glasgow Central every 30 min via Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke, taking an hour to Lanark. From Edinburgh or England change at Motherwell.

is east end of town centre. It has a staffed ticket office and machines, a waiting room but no toilets. There is step-free access to all platforms.

By bus
Stuarts Coach 240X / 241X runs from Glasgow Buchanan station M-F hourly, taking 70 min via Motherwell, Wishaw, Carluke and Braidwood.

Bus 317 runs from Hamilton daily every 30 min, taking 50 min via Larkhall, Garrion Bridge, Crossford and Kirkfieldbank.

Bus 91 / 191 runs daily hourly from Biggar, taking 30 min via Symington, Thankerton and Hyndford Bridge.

Bus 34A runs M-Sa hourly from Livingston, taking an hour via Dedridge, Polbeath, West Calder, Breich, Fauldhouse, Shotts and Forth.

Whitelaws Bus 258 runs M-Sa every hour or two from Lesmahagow, taking 30 min.

Lanark Interchange bus station is next to the railway station.

By road
From the south follow M74 to Junction 12 Uddington then A70 north onto Hyndford Road. From Glasgow leave M74 at Junction 9 Kirmuirhill and zigzag onto B7086 for A72. From Edinburgh follow A71 to Breich then A706. If in doubt, following the brown tourist signs for New Lanark will bring you into Lanark town centre.

Get around
The town is small enough to walk. New Lanark is two miles south, within walking distance, but you're destined to do a lot more walking once you get there.

As Lanark is the traditional county and market town, bus routes converge on the Interchange from the nearby villages. As well as the inter-town routes above, you might use:

Stuarts Coach 135 runs daily hourly to New Lanark, taking 8 min. Be sure to get the direct bus, as between times the 135 circles Lanark town.

Bus 37 / 137 runs daily hourly to Carstairs village, hospital and railway station, and Carnwath.

Bus 30 / 30A / 31 / 31A runs four times M-Sa to Hyndford Bridge, Thankerton, Symington, Abington, Crawford, Leadhills and Wanlockhead.

Whitelaws Bus 259 runs M-Sa every two hours to Hyndford Bridge, Kirkfieldbank, Rigside, Douglas and Glespin.

Taxi: in 2022 a ride within town costs up to £5 and to New Lanark is £6 to £8. The local operator is Clydewide (+44 1555 666333, tollfree 0800 050 9264).

See

 * St Nicholas across the street is Church of Scotland, built in 1774.
 * Clyde Valley Woodlands is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in terrain where the Clyde and its tributary streams have cut deep into the sandstone bedrock. Such land was too steep for cultivation so the ancient woodland has been preserved. The NNR is in disconnected sections and the main part near Lanark is from Cartland Bridge (which has parking) upstream to Cartland Craigs and Cleghorn Glen. See New Lanark for the Falls of Clyde section. Further downstream are Nethan Gorge above Crossford, Moulslie Woods at Dalderf, and Chatelherault near Hamilton.
 * : see separate page for this 18th-century mill complex two miles south, a.
 * Clyde Valley Woodlands is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in terrain where the Clyde and its tributary streams have cut deep into the sandstone bedrock. Such land was too steep for cultivation so the ancient woodland has been preserved. The NNR is in disconnected sections and the main part near Lanark is from Cartland Bridge (which has parking) upstream to Cartland Craigs and Cleghorn Glen. See New Lanark for the Falls of Clyde section. Further downstream are Nethan Gorge above Crossford, Moulslie Woods at Dalderf, and Chatelherault near Hamilton.
 * : see separate page for this 18th-century mill complex two miles south, a.
 * Clyde Valley Woodlands is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) in terrain where the Clyde and its tributary streams have cut deep into the sandstone bedrock. Such land was too steep for cultivation so the ancient woodland has been preserved. The NNR is in disconnected sections and the main part near Lanark is from Cartland Bridge (which has parking) upstream to Cartland Craigs and Cleghorn Glen. See New Lanark for the Falls of Clyde section. Further downstream are Nethan Gorge above Crossford, Moulslie Woods at Dalderf, and Chatelherault near Hamilton.
 * : see separate page for this 18th-century mill complex two miles south, a.
 * : see separate page for this 18th-century mill complex two miles south, a.

Do

 * Lifestyles is the leisure centre, on Thomas Taylor Ave 200 yards east of the railway station. It has a gym, fitness classes and pool.
 * Bowling: Lanark Thistle Bowling Club are based at Castlegate, and Lanark Waterloo are north on Waterloo Rd.
 * Tennis: Lanark Tennis Club are just beyond Waterloo Bowling Club on Chapman Rd.
 * Bowling: Lanark Thistle Bowling Club are based at Castlegate, and Lanark Waterloo are north on Waterloo Rd.
 * Tennis: Lanark Tennis Club are just beyond Waterloo Bowling Club on Chapman Rd.

Buy

 * Tesco is opposite the railway station and open M-Sa 7AM-11PM, Su 8AM-9PM.
 * Lidl is on the retail park east on Hyndford Rd. It's open M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM.

Sleep

 * Scottish Equestrian Centre has rooms, see above.
 * See New Lanark for the hotel and hostel in the mill village.
 * See New Lanark for the hotel and hostel in the mill village.

Connect
As of Oct 2022, Lanark and its nearby villages and highways have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, and a basic mobile signal from Three. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Follow A70 west towards Alloway near Ayr for the birthplace of Robert Burns.
 * Head east via Biggar into the Tweed valley and Scottish Borders, with fine ruined abbeys at Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso.
 * Glasgow and Edinburgh are just over an hour away.

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Lanark (disambiguation)

Lanark was originally a place name of Scottish origin, likely from the Cumbric "Lanerc" meaning "clear space, glade". It appears in multiple communities:

Scotland

 * Lanark - The former county town of Lanarkshire, in Clydesdale.
 * New Lanark - Mill village near Lanark, the "Social Utopian" project of Robert Owen, and now a.

Canada

 * Lanark, Nova Scotia, in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
 * Lanark, Ontario - a village in Lanark County
 * Lanark County, Ontario - southwest of Ottawa; see Perth (county seat), Smiths Falls, Carleton Place
 * Lanark Highlands, Ontario

United States of America

 * Lanark, Illinois

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Ottawa-Rideau

Ottawa and the Rideau Lakes are located around the Rideau Canal and Rideau River in Eastern Ontario, Canada. This subregion includes much of Lanark County, the northern portion of Leeds-Grenville and Ontario's portion of the National Capital Region.

Cities and towns

 * — the national capital has museums and galleries, and lots of festivals in summer and winter
 * — retains much of its 19th-century architecture, and was the hometown of the inventor of basketball
 * — a historic town that is becoming a suburb of Ottawa
 * — home of the Diefenbunker, a museum housed in Canada's Emergency Government Headquarters built during the Cold War (and now decommissioned)
 * — a non-descript Ottawa suburb most famous as home of the NHL's Ottawa Senators
 * — a village of picturesque Victorian-era stone houses perched along the waters of the Rideau Canal, modestly claims to be Canada’s prettiest village
 * — its two-century-old downtown huddles around the Tay Basin, the end point of the Tay Canal that connects Perth into the Rideau Canal system
 * — this former industrial town has fallen on hard times, but has a couple of transportation museums that will appeal to enthusiasts

Other destinations

 * The Greenbelt is a ring of protected farmland (not quite a park) surrounding Old Ottawa
 * The Rideau Canal, built for defensive purposes after the War of 1812, is a UNESCO-listed heritage site.

Talk
There is a sizable Francophone population around Ottawa area, though practically all Francophones in Ottawa can speak on some level of English. As you move away from Ottawa into the other nearby towns, English is the expected language of conversation.

By plane
Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has regular flights from most major Canadian cities, many American cities, and a few other international destination (including Air France from Paris). There are good transport links to Ottawa from Montreal's Trudeau International Airport. This trip takes about two hours.

By train
Via Rail' runs six trains to Ottawa daily from Montreal and intermediate points, with five trains daily from Toronto and points in between. Service is reduced on Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

By bus
Ontario Northland offers service from Sudbury and North Bay.

By car
From Montreal, take Quebec Autoroute 40 and Ontario Highway 417 into the region.

From Toronto and Kingston, take Ontario Highways 401 and 416.

From Sudbury, take Ontario Highway 17.

Get around
Outside of Ottawa which has an extensive bus system, and some light rail, this is car country.

See
Ottawa, as the nation's capital, punches above its weight as a medium-sized city in terms of museums, art galleries and historical buildings, especially the dignified buildings of the Parliamentary complex. The other towns in the region focus more on small-town charm, especially Merrickville and Perth. Other towns have quirky museums like Almonte's Dr James Naismith Museum, which celebrates the inventor of basketball, the Cold War Museum in the government's former command centre/bunker in Carp, or the railway museums in Smiths Falls.

The 202-km Rideau Canal runs through the region, and it is an amazing feat of engineering built as a defence against American aggression in the 1820s. It's now mostly used for recreational boating, and you can see its 49 locks in action along the route, and learn about its history in the Bytown Museum by the Ottawa Locks in Ottawa or at the Rideau Canal Visitor Centre, a 19th-century stone mill in Smiths Falls.

Do
Canada's federal government provides considerable funding for festivals year-round to ensure that Canadians who travel to the capital are entertained and informed. On July 1st, the country's national holiday, Ottawa holds the biggest party in the country with much of the downtown closed to cars, concerts and fireworks.

Almonte celebrates in Scottish heritage with music and dance at CeltFest in July, and with its Highland Games in August.

The Rideau Trail is a 387-km network of connected hiking trails between Kingston and Ottawa running along the Rideau Canal and its tributary waters for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Professional sports fans can take in an Ottawa Senators hockey game in Kanata, or an Ottawa Redblacks Canadian football game or Atlético Ottawa professional soccer game in Ottawa.

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Lanaudière

Lanaudière is the region of Quebec between Montreal and the Mauricie. It was home to 472,000 people in 2011.

Cities and towns

 * — Formula One race car driver Gilles Villeneuve grew up here
 * — home to the Joliette Art Museum, which has a large collection of art from the French Middle Ages
 * — an off-island suburb of Montreal
 * — a summer and winter tourist resort town
 * — an eastern suburbs of Montreal that hosts many festivals in the summer and winter
 * — a large inhabited natural park with hiking, biking, swimming, sailing, canoeing, and golfing
 * — a centre for tourism and hunting
 * — one of the richest heritage sites in Quebec: beautiful seigneury buildings, quaint bistros, historic charm and rich culture

Other destinations

 * — at the north end of the region, its forests are popular for hunting, fishing, mountain biking, or snowmobile, and trapping

Understand
Lanaudière is generally rural, while the urban areas are generally concentrated in the south of the region, such as Repentigny, Terrebonne and Berthierville. The altitude rises as one goes northwards; it is 20 m (66 ft) near the Saint Lawrence River to almost 800 m (2,600 ft) at the top of mountains near Saint-Donat and Saint-Zénon.

Lanaudière's southern plain has cities and farming villages and includes many historical locations; the piedmont in the centre has become a vacation spot due to its numerous lakes and natural attractions; and the Laurentian Plateau in the far north in the forested country is known for its fishing and hiking.

History
The region of Lanaudière owes its name to history - it perpetuates the memory of Marie-Charlotte de Lanaudière, daughter of the lord of Lavaltrie and wife of the businessman Barthélemy Joliette, descendant of the famous explorer Louis Jolliet. The name Lanaudière evokes the lineage of the lords De Lanaudière who contributed, over seven generations, to the defence and the development of the French colonies in America, of France and of the region.

Get in
From Montreal, Autoroute 40 takes you to Repentigny and across the south end of the region, while Autoroute 25/Highway 25 takes you through Terrebonne into the region's centre, near Rawdon.

The three main ports of entry for Lanaudière are all in the south: Terrebonne, Repentigny and Berthierville.

Lanaudière's road network was developed according to three north-south axes (25-125, 31-131, 347), all of which have few links with the neighbouring regions.

The nearest airport is Montreal's Pierre Trudeau International Airport, and the nearest Via Rail train station is also in Montreal.

Get around
Commuter public transit is provided by Exo through the Terminus Terrebonne.

See
Nouvelle-Acadie: The villages of Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Saint-Liguori, Saint-Jacques and Saint-Alexis have a unique historical heritage as a refuge for Acadians deported by the British from the Maritime provinces in the late 18th century.

The Festival de Lanaudière is Canada's largest classical music festival. For five weeks in July and August, symphony orchestras to play in a natural amphitheatre in Joliette. It had a capacity of up to 8,000 people, and its outstanding acoustics makes it popular with soloists, musicians and chamber music orchestras from around the world. Some of Lanaudière’s churches are also transformed into performance halls, while the Salle Rolland-Brunelle is set up in cabaret format. Rawdon is home to the Dorwin and Manchester falls, which lie less than a kilometre from downtown and offer a public beach on the artificial Rawdon Lake.

The Joliette Art Museum 's works include paintings, sculptures, paper artwork and a large collection of art from the French Middle Ages.

Do
Its road network is almost exclusively composed of secondary roads. It is well-designed for long automobile trips or for biking.

Lanaudière has two wildlife preserves, the Rouge-Matawin and the Mastigouche, as well as part of the Mont-Tremblant park. Further to the north, about an hour away from Saint-Michel-des-Saints, there is the Atikamekw First Nations (Aboriginal) Reserve of Manawan.

Lac Taureau is a 90-km² lake with regional park status. It offers 32 km of sandy beaches and lodges set in a forest of stunning natural beauty. (See article Lac-Taureau Regional Park)

Lac Maskinongé offers a myriad of water sports from the village of Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon.

The Berthier Islands has a cycling path where you can ride from island to island on the bike path. Fishing outfitters provide accommodations, and there is a museum dedicated to Canadian racecar driver Gilles Villeneuve.

Saint-Donat is a winter destination for snowmobiling, and skiing. Ski Garceau and Ski La Reserve are the two most popular resorts in the area. There are outdoor skating rinks and cross-country ski trails through the forest. Its mountains, lakes, and pleasant weather attract many tourists in the summer season for swimming, kayaking, sailing, and water-skiing on its two large lakes, Lac Archambault and Lac Ouareau.

Repentigny is home of many festivals, including the Festival of Fire and Ice in January–February, the Youth Theatre Festival in early July, and the Festival Gospel for gospel choirs in mid-August.

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Lancashire

A visit to Lancashire, a county in North West England, can take you from the glitz and excitement of Blackpool's piers and pleasure beach, to pensive walls through silent moors, to explore the rich industrial heritage of its mills and working museums, or along the trail of England’s most-famous witches across Lancaster and Pendle.

The north is low-lying and agricultural, a series of resorts line the coast, while the south is industrial; to the east are the scenic Pennine moors and Forest of Bowland. Out of the moors surge rivers that in the Industrial Revolution were harnessed to drive mills, especially cotton mills, which Lancashire's soft water favours. Those mills spelt wealth for a few, but among those horrified by conditions in Lancashire were Mrs Gaskell, Marx and Engels, and Orwell. Those enchanted by its rural wilds included Balzac, Conan Doyle and Tolkien.

Towns and villages

 * is the ceremonial county town of Lancashire. It has a castle and a Victorian centre.
 * and Heysham is a traditional British seaside resort.
 * is the railway junction used to film Brief Encounter. The lowland, cattle-farming plain is narrow here, with moors to the east and estuary marshes to the west.

 * in practical terms is the county town, as most county local government is based here.
 * is a large village on the dairy farming plains of the Fylde.
 * hosts the largest LDS church in Britain.
 * along with Freckleton and Wrea Green is commuterland but has an aviation industry.

 * The coast has a string of resort towns, well past their heyday if indeed they ever had one. Linked by rumbling trams are:
 * has sandhills and a renowned golf course.
 * the main resort, with its tower, and accommodation and amusements.
 * and have muddy beaches.
 * is a commuter village.

 * and Skelmersdale are large towns in the borough of West Lancashire.

 * East Lancashire starts with industry and commuter towns bordering Manchester, but stretches north into the scenic upper Ribble valley and Pennine Moors. The moors are low at this point, creating the historic transpennine route through the "Aire Gap" — it was even possible to cut a canal across, the Leeds-Liverpool canal.
 * is the steep-sided valley of the River Irwell where it flows out of the Pennines towards Manchester. There's a string of little textile towns along it, including Rawtenstall, Bacup, Haslingden and Waterfoot.
 * ,, and  are mill towns just north.
 * is where you finally shake off the burbs and industry, and break into open country. It's brooded over by Pendle Hill, home of the Lancashire Witches.

Other destinations

 * is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an expanse of upland countryside between Clitheroe, Lancaster and Kirby Lonsdale. It adjoins the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the east.
 * is a small Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the border of Cumbria and Lancashire.

Understand
Lancashire takes its name from the city of Lancaster, which was the Roman camp (castrum) by the River Lune. It is known for its longstanding rivalry with the neighbouring county of Yorkshire.

Lancashire was much reduced by the 1974 local government re-organisation: northerly Barrow-in-Furness was re-assigned to Cumbria, while Greater Manchester and Merseyside (including the port city of Liverpool became separate areas. This means that the most heavily industrial areas have parted, while the rural charms have remained. However, most Mancunians still consider themselves to be Lancastrians, which manifests most noticeably in the rivalry with Yorkshire, though Liverpudlians do not and consider Merseyside to be a separate region. The county's balance has shifted in favour of the enchanting.

Britain's pre-1974 counties needed reform to catch up with modern ways of living and governing, especially in ramshackle Lancashire. Manchester and Liverpool were huge self-governing entities with their own centres of gravity. Barrow-in-Furness lay the far side of Morecambe Bay, yet was an exclave of Lancashire because stagecoaches used to go north by crossing the sands from Morecambe. So boundary change was necessary, but with it Lancashire lost 40% of its area, and an even greater chunk of its cultural history. The Beatles, Beryl Bainbridge, Ken Dodd, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bill Tidy: all gone to Merseyside, along with the seaside resort of Southport. Les Dawson, Samuel Crompton, Emmeline Pankhurst and Thomas de Quincey: all gone to Greater Manchester, along with LS Lowry’s Salford, Gracie Field’s Rochdale, Fred Dibnah's Bolton and George Orwell’s Wigan Pier. And Barrow went to Cumbria, along with its submarine-building yards, and Walney Island inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine's "Isle of Sodor".

There was plenty left. The Blackburn of Barbara Castle and its infamous 4000 potholes, the Preston of Tom Finney, the Blackpool of Violet Carson aka Ena Sharples, and the Morecambe of none other than Eric Morecambe. More importantly, Lancashire had to re-think and re-balance itself. Blackpool declined as a resort but lived on as a conference centre; its airport closed to commercial flights but became an air-support base for the gas fields out in Morecambe Bay. Lancaster lost its lino factories but continued to expand its university, one of the “plate glass” universities of the 1960s. Preston North End played in football's lower divisions but the town's commercial and military aircraft industry prospered, and the polytechnic became a university.

And what the county never lost, and could now found upon, was its countryside. The mill towns were clustered in the southern valleys with limited spread onto the farmland and moors above. Nick Park of Preston created Shaun the Sheep to cavort amidst drystone walls in pre-lapsarian green fields. Lancashire gained some territory from Yorkshire, a rural area on the Aire / Ribble watershed, so upper Ribblesdale and the Forest of Bowland AONB now joined seamlessly to the protected scenery of the Dales. You won’t find many red roses growing up there, but you will find reasons to be pleased you came to Lancs.

 * Visit Lancashire visitir information

Talk
People from Lancashire tend to speak English with a Northern accent called "Lancastrian" or sometimes "Lanky". The accent can differ from one town to another, although non-Brits are unlikely to be able to tell any difference. Traditional Lancashire accents are rhotic, as are most American and Irish accents.

As with most of the UK, very few natives speak other foreign languages. However, many ethnic minorities and immigrants now reside in the county, and languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Cantonese, Polish and Lithuanian are spoken within those groups.

Get in
By plane: Manchester Airport has a global range of flights, competitive fares, and frequent direct trains across the county. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is well connected to Europe.

By train: the main line between London Euston and Glasgow runs through Lancashire, with good connections to all the main towns.

By road: M6 runs north-south, with M55 branching to Blackpool and M61 to Manchester. M62 the main east-west transpennine route is just south of the county.
 * All major towns have at least a daily or overnight bus from London Victoria, by either National Express or Megabus.

By ship: Cruise ships call at Liverpool Cruise Terminal. Ferries ply to Liverpool / Birkenhead from:
 * Dublin twice a day (P & O, 8 hours), though there are faster sailings from Dublin to Holyhead in North Wales.
 * Belfast twice a day (Stena Line, 8 hours)
 * Douglas Isle of Man three per day (Isle of Man Steam Packet, 2 hour 45); Douglas also has ferries to Heysham near Morecambe.

Get around
The county is well served by motorways. The M6 runs north-south through the county, there are various spur motorways linking the M6 to towns (e.g. the M55 to Blackpool, the M65 to Blackburn and Burnley, the M58 to Merseyside), and the M62 crosses the Pennines to Yorkshire.

The Leeds-Liverpool Canal is a picturesque but slower way to travel in Lancashire.

Lancashire is increasingly a cycle friendly place for on- and off-road cyclists. Visit http://www.visitlancashire.com/site/things-to-do/cycling for up-to-date information.

See

 * Stately homes and gardens include Samlesbury Hall near Blackburn, Gawthorpe Hall by Padiham near Burnley, and Hoghton Tower near Chorley.
 * Arnside and Silverdale - another Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Lancaster and the Lakes.
 * Pendle Hill - moorlands near Clitheroe and Burnley, renowned for the historic Pendle Witches.
 * The Ashton Memorial - a monument in Lancaster's Williamson Park which can be seen when passing on the motorway and looks like St Paul's Cathedral set among woodlands. Lord Ashton (a linoleum industrialist) gave the park to the people of the city, and built the memorial to his wife. Contains an art gallery and a butterfly house.
 * A game of cricket in one of the many small (and often picturesque) grounds throughout the county. Lancashire local cricket leagues are famous worldwide for the quality of their game, and many employ international professional players. Remember to put a whole day aside for one of these 'short' matches.
 * The Britannia Coconut Dancers or The Nutters is one of Britain's most colourful traditional folk-dance troupes. Based at Britannia, in Bacup, Rossendale, the Coconutters take over the town on Easter Saturday, dancing from pub to pub along with their small band of musicians. Unusual in that they wear black-face make-up and skirts with 'nuts' attached to their arms and legs. The 'nuts' are cotton-bobbins and help create a number of highly distinctive dances. They can often be seen at other local events throughout the year.
 * Helmshore Textile Museum (near Haslingden in the east of the county), a must to give you an insight into a working textile mill and past way of life in the county.
 * Stonyhurst Catholic College set in the beautiful Ribble Valley, north of Blackburn, near Clitheroe.

Do

 * Walk in the scenic countryside areas listed above. There are extensive public footpaths.
 * Visit the lively resort of Blackpool, or the quieter one Morecambe.
 * Visit the old fishing town of Fleetwood with its seafront golf course, boating lakes, Freeport shopping centre and marina. You can also take a little ferry across the River Wyre estuary to Knott End.
 * Lancaster Canal starts in Preston and winds its way north through Garstang, Lancaster and Carnforth before being curtailed by the M6 at Tewitfield. It has a good towpath and is navigable throughout. There are no locks, as it detours west to avoid Longridge and sweeps over the Lune Valley by an impressive Georgian aqueduct. There are spurs to the Ribble estuary at Lytham and to the Lune estuary at Glasson Dock, but no connection to the national canal network - goods were hauled across the valley at Preston by a horse-drawn tramway. North of Tewitfield by the M6 is a derelict flight of locks, then the canal north for some miles is in water but culverted in several places, and the last stretch into Kendal is disused. Plans to restore these northern reaches have so far come to nothing.
 * Leeds-Liverpool Canal is still navigable coast-to-coast and has a good towpath for cycling. It meanders from Liverpool to Wigan (and, yes, Wigan Pier), and a spur heads north towards the Lancaster Canal but never makes it. The canal climbs through Blackburn, Rishton, Burnley and Colne to reach the summit at Barnoldswick and the boundary with Yorkshire. From there it's downhill all the way to Gargrave, Skipton, Bingley, Leeds, Castleford and the Humber.

Eat
The County has distinctive culinary traditions. Black pudding, cow-heel and tripe, and a wide variety of savoury pies are traditional foods, some of which have been picked up and developed by a new generation of chefs. Other local specialities include young lamb from the hill farms, Lancashire hotpot (a lamb based stew), soft Lancashire oatcakes; Eccles cakes and Chorley cakes. Local bakers remain a common sight.

Lancashire cheese is considered one of the premier products of the county. It is associated with the town of Leigh, and Ben Gunn, a character in the Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island, craved Leigh Toaster during his three-year exile as a castaway. Lancashire cheese can be classified as either "tasty", "crumbly" or "creamy". Matured Lancashire Cheese is referred to locally as "tasty". Creamy and tasty are the original Lancashire cheeses, crumbly being a 1960s invention to effectively compete with Cheshire, Wensleydale and Caerphilly. It is reputed to be the best toasting cheese in the world and as such is a favourite for Welsh rarebit.

Drink

 * As well as typical British pub culture, there's Fitzpatricks Temperance Bar in Rawtenstall which the last bar of its kind to serve black beer, sarsaparilla, blood tonic, cream soda and other non-alcoholic drinks.
 * Lots of interesting old country pubs throughout the county, each with a story to tell dating back hundreds of years and a food menu worth testing. Try staying in these, dotted through the beautiful Ribble Valley. An ideal location whatever the time of year and within easy reach of all the best the county has to offer.

Stay safe
A safe county to visit but like most places worldwide in these modern times, take care walking at night, especially in the cities or dark unlit areas.

City centre pubs and clubs are safe to visit but some can get a little rowdy due to the drinking culture.

Check your cab home is a registered cab and displaying a cab licence plate number on the back if in doubt.

The local police are helpful and friendly.

Go next
East into North Yorkshire, especially the scenic dales; north to Cumbria and Scotland, south to the buzz of Manchester or Liverpool; west to explore North Wales.

Or hop on a ferry to Ireland or the Isle of Man.

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Lancaster

There is more than one place called Lancaster.

Canada

 * Lancaster (Ontario) - a small village near Cornwall (Ontario) on the Ontario-Québec border

United Kingdom

 * Lancaster (England) - A city in Lancashire, the namesake for every other Lancaster.

United States of America

 * Lancaster (California) - A city in the Antelope Valley region of the state of California.
 * Lancaster (Massachusetts) - A town in the state of Massachusetts.
 * Lancaster (New Hampshire) - A town in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Lancaster (New York) - A town in the state of New York.
 * Lancaster (Ohio) - A city in Fairfield County in the state of Ohio.
 * Lancaster (Pennsylvania) - A city in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Lancaster (Texas) - A city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas

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Lancaster (California)

Lancaster is a city in far northern Los Angeles County in Southern California, 8 miles (13 km) from the Kern County line.

By car

 * California 14.svg California State Highway 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway, is the primary north - south route in and out of Lancaster. It ends in Los Angeles in the South and heads North to Reno, Nevada.

 * California 138.svg California State Highway 138 heads east out of the "next door" city of Palmdale to the south and heads west along Avenue D, 6 miles north of Lancaster in unincorporated Los Angeles County. CA-138 runs co-extensively with CA-14 from Avenue D to Palmdale Blvd. Highway 138 leads to the "Grapevine" area of Interstate 5 to the west, and the Inland Empire (Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario) to the east.

By plane
Los Angeles area airports of LAX, Bob Hope in Burbank, Ontario, Long Beach, and John Wayne in Orange County, or Bakersfield's Meadows Field may be used if willing to drive a couple of hours.

By rail
The Lancaster Metrolink Station is the final destination on the Metrolink Rail system's Antelope Valley Line from Los Angeles' Union Station. Other nearby stops include the Palmdale Transportation Center and the Vincent-Grade/Acton Metrolink stations in Palmdale. Amtrak, the national rail carrier also has its Thruway Bus that stops at both the Lancaster Metrolink Station and the Palmdale Transportation Center.

By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines stops at the Lancaster Metrolink station and also at the nearby Palmdale Transportation Center. If continuing to your final destination using the local public bus system, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority, it is advisable to get off at the Palmdale Transportation Center instead, since it is the principal hub for the AVTA and you have more connection options (5) there than the Lancaster Metrolink station, which connects to only 2 lines.

By bus
The Antelope Valley Transit Authority operates public transit buses throughout Lancaster with routes near most major hotels, parks, shopping areas and medical facilities. One-way fare (as of March, 2013) is $1.50. A day pass is $3.75.

Stay safe
Because of crime in Lancaster, it is best not to go out alone, particularly at night.

Go next

 * Rosamond - north of Lancaster on Highway 14, Rosamond is primarily a bedroom community in the desert of the Antelope Valley, although it does have food and lodging options for tourists, and is home to a non-profit center dedicated to feline protection where visitors can see cats ranging in size from the tiny fishing cat up to the Siberian tiger.
 * Palmdale - Lancaster's twin city is south on Highway 14. In 1962 Palmdale became the first city in the Antelope Valley to incorporate, and today it is home to over 150,000 people.  While it lacks exciting tourist destinations, the town does offer a vast number of hotels, restaurants and other services for travelers.

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Lancaster (England)

The city of Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire in Northwest England, named for the Roman camp (castrum) on the River Lune. It has an old castle and numerous Victorian buildings. It has a large student population, with Lancaster University main campus lying a few miles south. The historic core is small but modern burbs stretch out, which to the west merge into Morecambe.

By road
Lancaster is easily accessible from the M6 motorway, and is about 1 hour north of Manchester.

can be found just off of Junction 34 with regular services into the city centre throughout the day.

By train
is on the West Coast Main Line providing connections to London in as little as 2 hr 30 min, or Edinburgh/Glasgow in just over 2 hr. Transpennine Express services provide fast connections to Manchester Airport, whilst Northern line services are available to Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe/Heysham, Windemere and Leeds.

By bus
is in the city centre with local services and links to further afield such as Blackpool, Preston, The Lake District and West Yorkshire. National Express & Megabus Coaches stop here on routes to Manchester, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh amongst others.

Get around

 * Lancaster city centre is a small area, centred within a one-way system with access to all attractions easily walkable
 * There is a one-way road system in Lancaster and traffic can be heavy.
 * There are many regular bus services servicing Lancaster and nearby Morecambe. A return on the bus from the city centre to the University costs about £3, and takes about 20 min on the direct bus or over 30 min on the other routes through Bowerham. Unlimited day travel costs £5 (£2.50 for under 19s). A week ticket can be obtained for £15.50 which enables you to have unlimited travel in the Lancaster area. A Bay Big 5 is another offer; if there is five of your party wanting to go to the same place you can spend £5 for all five of you to travel in Lancaster. A monthly, term and yearly pass is available to save you money.
 * There are spaces in all the town centres around Lancaster for bikes.

See

 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing
 * Historic buildings from the town's past as a centre of the cotton industry and lino manufacturing

Do

 * Walk along Lancaster Canal, or putter along in a boat. Go north one mile to cross high above the River Lune on the magnificent 18th-century stone aqueduct. The canal continues north for ten miles via Hest Bank, Carnforth and Capernwray to end at Tewitfield, where it was severed by the M6 and never restored; the section beyond is walkable but not navigable. Going south from city centre, the canal runs into open country near the university campus to the village of Galgate, where a branch canal descends to the sea at Glasson Dock. The main canal wends and winds for 20 miles along the contour line, with no locks, all the way to Garstang, Preston, and via a modern link down to the sea at Lytham.
 * Walk along Lancaster Canal, or putter along in a boat. Go north one mile to cross high above the River Lune on the magnificent 18th-century stone aqueduct. The canal continues north for ten miles via Hest Bank, Carnforth and Capernwray to end at Tewitfield, where it was severed by the M6 and never restored; the section beyond is walkable but not navigable. Going south from city centre, the canal runs into open country near the university campus to the village of Galgate, where a branch canal descends to the sea at Glasson Dock. The main canal wends and winds for 20 miles along the contour line, with no locks, all the way to Garstang, Preston, and via a modern link down to the sea at Lytham.
 * Walk along Lancaster Canal, or putter along in a boat. Go north one mile to cross high above the River Lune on the magnificent 18th-century stone aqueduct. The canal continues north for ten miles via Hest Bank, Carnforth and Capernwray to end at Tewitfield, where it was severed by the M6 and never restored; the section beyond is walkable but not navigable. Going south from city centre, the canal runs into open country near the university campus to the village of Galgate, where a branch canal descends to the sea at Glasson Dock. The main canal wends and winds for 20 miles along the contour line, with no locks, all the way to Garstang, Preston, and via a modern link down to the sea at Lytham.
 * Walk along Lancaster Canal, or putter along in a boat. Go north one mile to cross high above the River Lune on the magnificent 18th-century stone aqueduct. The canal continues north for ten miles via Hest Bank, Carnforth and Capernwray to end at Tewitfield, where it was severed by the M6 and never restored; the section beyond is walkable but not navigable. Going south from city centre, the canal runs into open country near the university campus to the village of Galgate, where a branch canal descends to the sea at Glasson Dock. The main canal wends and winds for 20 miles along the contour line, with no locks, all the way to Garstang, Preston, and via a modern link down to the sea at Lytham.

Buy

 * Shopping - has typical department stores and a couple of shopping centres. There is a  traditional sweet shop (Humbugs) opposite Morrison's city centre "M Local" store (formerly HMV) which is nice. There is a twice-weekly market in the centre with food and other stalls. The high student population supports distinctive alternative lifestyle shops such as the Single Step Wholefood Cooperative.

Eat

 * Quite Simply French, 27a St George's Quay: upmarket dinner location specializing in french style fish and meat dishes. Very good seafood including oysters.
 * Nice and Spicy, 2 Church St: an award winning takeaway. Also Delhicious at 8 Damside St is another excellent Indian takeaway.
 * The Gregson, 33 Moor Gate: arts & community centre with hippy-style food and drink. Jazz, folk, salsa, etc. in the bar and in the dance hall.
 * Marvin's (formerly Starving Marvin), 19 Brock St: if you'd like to try the Northern specialty known as Parmo, here's your chance.
 * Whale Tail, 78a Penny St: fantastic veggie cafe which is famous for its salads and specials.
 * Bombay Balti, 16 China St: eat in or takeaway, this place has all the usual curry-tastic suspects, plus at least five varieties of curries you've probably never heard of.
 * Pizza Margherita, 2 Moor Lane: cult pizza restaurant, opposite the Dukes. Excellent for a quick bite before a play.
 * The Sun Cafe, 25 Sun St: lovely cafe/art gallery; in the evening it's a restaurant serving food made from local ingredients and particularly fabulous pasta
 * Sultan, Brock St: Indian restaurant housed in an old church and famous for amazing Islamic decor as well as the fab vegetarian selections. It now has a cafe and deli downstairs, which is very comfortable and does Mediterranean and Middle Eastern as well as Indian food. The Indian sweets are particularly good.
 * The Golden Dragon, 11 George St: Chinese restaurant, speciality is crab.
 * Marco's Restaurant, 27 North Rd: modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Lancaster, serving traditional Italian cuisine as well as a selection of contemporary dishes. Takeaway only for the foreseeable future.
 * Radish Cafe, 24 New St: this is what vegetarian (and often vegan!) soupy, salad-y dreams are made of. Even if you are carnivorous, check this place out.
 * Ado's, 78 Penny St: pizza takeaway.
 * The Potato Tram (formerly The Potato Cart), Penny St: one of the best food carts in Lancaster. Their speciality is huge, overstuffed jacket potatoes with every filling you might crave. They have chilli dogs, too, if you're into that kind of thing.
 * Lancaster also has the regular chain eateries, eg Wetherspoons, Bella Italia, McDonalds, and has supermarkets where you can buy ready-meals.
 * Lancaster also has the regular chain eateries, eg Wetherspoons, Bella Italia, McDonalds, and has supermarkets where you can buy ready-meals.

Drink
There are many bars and pubs as Lancaster is a thriving university town. Some excellent bars and pubs exist alongside some of the expected chain bars including Revolution, Wetherspoons, Lloyds bar and one Scream pub.

Connect
As of April 2022, Lancaster has 4G from all UK carriers. You might get 5G at the edge of town and along M6.

Go next

 * The seaside resort of Morecambe is so close to Lancaster that they've merged.
 * The Lake District is about 40 min by road.
 * Arnside and Silverdale AONB is 15 min drive, follow A6 north to Carnforth then signs for Warton. Find limestone pavement walks, Leighton Moss RSPB bird reserve, Leighton Hall and England's largest meteorite crater.
 * Manchester and Liverpool are only an hour or so away.

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Lancaster (New Hampshire)

Lancaster is a town in the Great North Region region of New Hampshire.

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Lancaster (Ohio)

Lancaster is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. It is the county seat of Fairfield County.

By plane

 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus. Direct flights to most major American cities.

By car

 * SR 33 NW/SE
 * SR 32 E/W

By bus
While Greyhound runs daily buses from most cities in Ohio, the bus stop is inconveniently located almost 6½ miles northeast of downtown.

See

 * Ohio & Erie Canal - Lancaster Lateral Canal - Hocking Canal.

Go next

 * Buckeye Lake
 * Circleville
 * Columbus
 * Hocking Hills
 * Newark
 * Pickerington
 * Zanesville

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Lancaster (Pennsylvania)

Lancaster is a city of around 59,000 people (2021) in Lancaster County in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is one of the oldest inland towns in the United States, and the center of an area inhabited by many members of the Amish community.

History
Lancaster is home to a very diverse group of people. It is a strong agricultural town with various farmlands, lush vegetation and great produce all over. This is because the Amish dwell in and around Lancaster's many townships. The Amish are fairly isolated from the rest of the community, but they are acknowledged, respected, and not bothered. They are masters of farming and simple living, for they don't use electricity. They teach in their own schools, and they have their own churches. They get around by horse and buggy and they are easily seen, wearing black suits, hats, and bonnets.

History
Founded in 1729, Lancaster was the capital of the United States for a single day on September 27, 1777, as the founding fathers fled the British. Lancaster has evolved from Pennsylvania's capital back in 1799, before Harrisburg was named the capital in 1812, to a strong and well known city in Pennsylvania. It is the oldest inland city in the United States. Lancaster has grown into a contemporary city.

By train

 * Routes stopping at Lancaster:
 * Keystone multiple trips per day between Harrisburg and New York City with stops in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, Ardmore, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Some trips operate between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
 * Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.
 * Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.

By car
Interstate highways lead most traffic into Lancaster County.

 * I-76, also known as the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
 * One of the most pleasant routes from the East Coast Cities is via I-78 through New Jersey to exit 13, Bethel, then Route 501 south to Lancaster. It is a beautiful farmland drive, especially at sunset.
 * Another good routing from I-78 is exit 54A, US-222 South (Hamilton Boulevard). This is also very scenic, but a faster and more direct routing.
 * A very nice, scenic drive that takes you through the heart of the Pennsylvania Amish Country is a connecting road between Route 30 West from Philadelphia and Old Philadelphia Pike, Newport Road. The gentle rolling hills take the road through open Amish farm land and passes by Pequea Valley High School. Not only is Newport Road a nice, refreshing, scenic road, it also bypasses all the traffic of the Lancaster Outlet areas and takes you to Old Philadelphia Pike which puts you right back on the highway portion route 30 towards York County.

By car
Plan on having a car to get around. You may pass the buggies. If you don't, locals will immediately peg you as a tourist. Keep an eye on oncoming traffic, activate your 4-way or hazard flashers for the duration of the manoeuvre, and pass quickly but safely, with sufficient distance from the horses. Lancastrian drivers are generally very polite, with notable exceptions; they will be courteous as long as you return the favor.

By buggy
It is sometimes possible to pay for a buggy ride. Yes, horses do relieve themselves on the road. If you must dodge "road apples", please be careful!

By bike
It is possible to tour the county by bicycle, but it shouldn't be attempted unless you're a cyclist who doesn't mind hills!

By foot
Some places and towns, such as the Rockvale Square retail outlets and the town of Intercourse, are easily navigable on foot. Most of the city of Lancaster itself is walkable, with only outlying areas within the city needing access by car.

The Amish
Although the Amish culture dates back hundreds of years, they have not done much to change their lifestyles. They are traditional and they have a strong sense of community. They exist inside a larger community and everyone gets along without internal problems. They keep to themselves, but they give back to the outside Lancasterian community with their goods.

Many of the venues which explain "The Simple People" and allow the voyager to learn about how the Amish live are in small nearby villages, such as Bird-In-Hand and Intercourse.

Museums and history

 * Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
 * National Toy Train Museum
 * Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
 * National Toy Train Museum
 * Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
 * National Toy Train Museum
 * Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
 * National Toy Train Museum
 * Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
 * National Toy Train Museum

Malls and outlets

 * And plenty of other places (such as Amish businesses) are listed here.
 * And plenty of other places (such as Amish businesses) are listed here.
 * And plenty of other places (such as Amish businesses) are listed here.
 * And plenty of other places (such as Amish businesses) are listed here.

Eat
Lancastrians are well known for their local food, including the traditional "smorgasbord" (PA Dutch-style buffet). Most chains have a presence here.

Lancaster is home to a large number of resettled refugees, giving it's local cuisine far more international options then similar American cities.

Drink
Up until Prohibition, Lancaster had several fine breweries which earned it the reputation as Munich on the Conestoga. With the resurgence of microbrewing in the last decade or so, a few new breweries have cropped up.

Budget
There are plenty of cheap options, including camping, cabin rentals, and cheap hotels.

Boroughs

 * Ephrata
 * Lititz
 * Elizabethtown
 * Strasburg

Nearby
Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:
 * Allentown — Pennsylvania third largest city.
 * Gettysburg — Explore Civil War country.
 * Harrisburg — Explore the Capital of Pennsylvania.
 * Hershey — Explore chocolate country.
 * Intercourse — Amish country.
 * Mount Gretna — Explore Central PA country.
 * York — Explore Central PA country.

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Lancaster County

Lancaster County is in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is noted for its high Amish population, countryside, Pennsylvania Dutch food and crafts and historic Lancaster city and other towns.

Cities

 * -- The Red Rose City is the seat and metropolitan center of Lancaster County.
 * -- The Red Rose City is the seat and metropolitan center of Lancaster County.

Other destinations
Amish towns have colorful names, most are unintentionally humorous.

Understand
The Amish are a community of Christian Anabaptists, related to the Mennonites and Church of the Brethren. The name "Pennsylvania Dutch" is actually a mispronunciation of "Deutsch" or German. The Anabaptists originally came from Switzerland and were welcomed to Pennsylvania by William Penn and his descendants.

There are many different Amish exhibits and attractions in Lancaster County that allow you to learn about the Amish and surrounding area in a way that is respectful and positive for everyone involved.

Talk
The Amish speak their own language (a dialect of German) called Pennsylvania Deutsch (or "Dutch"). To them, non-Amish Americans are called "English", regardless of ethnicity.

High German is used as the liturgical language in Amish church services, but outside the clergy, most Amish people are not proficient in it. Most Amish people speak English as well to communicate with non-Amish clients for their businesses.

Get in
Lancaster Airport provides a number of domestic flights, the closest international airport to Pennsylvania Dutch Country is Harrisburg International. Rental cars are widely available at the airport (as is Uber and Lyft) and the city of Lancaster is a short, 30 minute drive along Interstate I-283. Lancaster County also has several Amtrak train stations along the Keystone Corridor (collectively known as the Keystone Service).

Get around

 * Car
 * Public transportation (bus system)
 * Taxi and ride-sharing
 * Walking around Lancaster City and other small towns throughout the county.

Do
An excellent way to see the Amish by automobile is to travel along Rt 896. Follow Route 30 East from Lancaster for 3 or 4 miles and make a right turn when you come to Rt 896. It will be directly past the outlet centers. This road will take you to the little town of Strasburg which is a very picturesque place in its own right. Along the way, you will see numerous farms and probably a decent number of horse and buggies. Please remember to drive slowly around the Amish horses in order to avoid scaring them.

The Strasburg Railroad is an authentic steam-powered locomotives that will take you for a ride back in time.

Horse and buggy rides are a popular way to experience Amish living hands-on.

Free things

 * "Mud Sales" are auctions put on by local volunteer fire departments that use them to raise funds. They take place somewhere in Lancaster County almost every weekend during late Winter and early Spring.
 * Go for a drive and enjoy the rolling hills of Amish farmland. Covered bridges are plentiful throughout Lancaster County.
 * Farmers markets (Central Market in downtown Lancaster being the most popular one)
 * Petting zoos
 * Factory tours
 * Parks and trails (including Lancaster County Central Park)
 * See more free things to do here.

Buy
Amish are known for their well-made wooden furniture. Showrooms are clustered along main roads.

Many Amish farms have small stores, farm stands, or roadside booths selling anything from fruit and vegetables to dolls to homemade jams and jellies. Keep your eyes open for the often hand-painted signs that list what's available.

Eat

 * Smorgasbords
 * Family-style restaurants
 * Any variety of chain restaurants (fast food, sit-down restaurants, coffee shops, etc)

Drink
There's a large variety of local breweries, bars, pubs, and even several wineries in Lancaster County (see a partial list here).

Stay safe
Be extremely careful when passing horse and buggies on the road. Use your turn signal when you enter and then exit the oncoming (or passing) lane.

Respect
Although not hostile to outsiders, the Amish are an intensely private religious community doing their best to go about living according to the ways of their religion and culture, and very much wish to be left alone unless you are invited. Be respectful of their culture, and do not trespass or obstruct them as they go about their daily lives. Do not take photographs of Amish people, as they consider this to be idolatry and hence, prohibited by the Bible. However, taking photographs of objects such as their horse buggies is fine so long as you do not obstruct them or intrude on their privacy, and no people are visible in the photographs.

Go next

 * Honey Brook - Just across the county line.

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Land's End

Land's End (Cornish: Penn an Wlas or Pedn an Wlas) is the most southwesterly point in Britain and part of West Cornwall in the South West.

It is not a town or village but rather a former small holding which is well known for being the starting/ending point for the Land's End to John o'Groats journey. It is now overdeveloped with a commercial "tourist trap" visitor complex including arcades, attractions and shops.

Understand
Land's End's main represents both the starting and ending points of the longest journey in Great Britain, Land's End to John O'Groats. Consequently, it is known as "The First and Last", due to its position at the extremity of the UK. It is an atmospheric, dramatic piece of coastline steeped in history and romance - or at least would be, without the commercialised tourist facilities.

Local people utterly detest the tourist attraction there, it is unwise to mention it to anyone, and for this reason locals are likely to advise you not to go if you do ask them. You can get unbiased advice from the tourist information centre at Penzance.

Get in
If you go there by car, be prepared to spend £5 for the parking area. If you want to avoid the parking fee to the complex you can walk from further afield. (about 1/2 a mile, medium rough terrain).

You can also park your car in Sennen Cove, close to Land's End and walk from there, enjoying the walk along the coast path.

There is also a regular bus schedule between Penzance and Land's End (one bus hourly daytime, except on Sundays: schedules may vary in winter). Buses depart from the central bus station in Penzance. Local tour operators in Penzance offer tours covering the whole peninsula including Land's End.

Get around
The whole area can be easily accessed on foot. Take care with clothing, because Land's End can be a rough, windy place due to its exposed location and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Sturdy warm clothing and solid footwear is recommended; even in the summer months, it is advisable to take note of the weather.

Land's End Airport
Land's End Airport offers a great range of activities including:
 * Scenic Flights
 * Banner Towing
 * Aerial Photography
 * Pilot Training, Trial Lessons and Flying School
 * Skybus flights to the Isles of Scilly

Do

 * There is a complex of attractions on the site. A professional photographer takes photos of you in front of the signpost showing your hometown's distance (see photo above). He will charge you around £10 for the photos. There is a fence around the signpost, but you can, and many people do, just take their own photos standing in front of the fence.
 * Go to John O'Groats! The Land's End-to-John O'Groats (or vice versa) journey has been undertaken by many individuals as a personal challenge and to raise funds for good causes. It is often undertaken on foot or by bicycle to raise funds. Ian Botham, the former England cricketer, popularised the journey in 1985 when raising funds for charity.
 * Walk east along the coast to the first promontory. The sea arch is visible along with the extraordinary rock formations in this area (weathered Granite). The coast path continues on to Porthgwarra past various coves, many caves, another sea arch and possibly some of the most dramatic coastline in the entire UK. An extended walk will reach Porthcurno where there is a bus service.

Buy
The complex has various shops offering a wide range of souvenirs and other items of interest. Although these are significantly overpriced, you can sometimes find a good item there.

Eat
Land's End Hotel has a restaurant area which is open to non-residents as well. (see below)

Drink

 * There is a Bar at the Land's End Hotel.

Go next
If you wanted to see dramatic piece of unspoilt coastline, go 20 miles (32 km) along the coast following the South West Coast Path to Lizard Point, Britain's most southerly point. The natural scenery is just as good (if not better), there's a great atmosphere, no entrance fee, and not too many people around. Lizard village has a couple of shops and pubs. Also consider Cape Cornwall - 5 miles (8 km) to the north, once thought to be the most westerly point, but modern maps proved this wrong!
 * St Just in Penwith
 * St Buryan
 * St Levan
 * John O'Groats - the opposite of Land's End, being at the northeastern tip of Scotland. For those who want to travel long distances without ever going on the Continent, travelling from Land's End to John O'Groats would be an interesting activity.

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL) is a United States national recreation area in Kentucky and Tennessee. Land Between the Lakes offers all the outdoor recreation "basics" with opportunities for environmental and historic interpretation. LBL has many hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, an off-road vehicle area, camping and drag boat racing.

Understand
The Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers run roughly parallel through western Kentucky. Both have had dams constructed near Grand Rivers for flood control and power production. The Tennessee River was dammed to make Kentucky Lake and the Cumberland River to make Lake Barkley. A canal between the two lakes was dug at Grand Rivers, creating an inland peninsula. The federal government purchased all of the land between the lakes to create Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre national recreation area.

Grand Rivers is the only community that fronts on both Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Water recreation is nearly limitless in this area and so is camping, hiking, biking and other outdoor recreation.

History
The history of the recreation area is tied to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Established in 1933 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the TVA was tasked with bringing flood control, power generation, and river navigation to the waterways of the Tennessee River valley. After the Great Flood of 1937, the TVA began land acquisition in order to build a dam on the Tennessee River near Grand Rivers. The dam was completed in 1945 and the resulting impoundment of water was named Kentucky Lake. Shortly after, the US Corps of Engineers began constructing a dam on the nearby Cumberland River with the aim of connecting the navigable waters of the Cumberland with the Tennessee. To accomplish this, a canal was constructed between the two rivers. The dam was completed in 1966 and the resulting lake was named Lake Barkley after Alben Barkley, a Kentucky native and Vice President of the United States under President Harry S. Truman. By 1963, all of the land between the two lakes had been acquired by the federal government and President John F. Kennedy signed legislation creating the recreation area and giving control of the land to the TVA. In 1998, the administration of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation area was transferred to the US Forest Service.

Landscape
The landscape of LBL is rugged, hilly, and covered with a mixed oak-hickory forest. The recreation area lies in the western most part of the Pennyrile region, also known as the Mississippian Plateau. The landscape is considered to be a Karst area, with streams cutting through limestone valleys and the hills capped with more resistant sandstone.

Climate
The Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area experiences a multi-seasonal climate. Summers are usually hot and humid, while the winters are moderate. Spring weather is often unstable and brings the greatest risk of storms.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in
There are four major routes into the recreation area. I-24 and US 62 provide access to the north. US 68 runs through the central part of Land Between the Lakes and US 79 provides access to the south.

Fees and permits
Certain activities within the Land Between the Lakes require fees or permits. Permits may be purchased at the Golden Pond Visitor Center as well as the North and South Welcome Stations.

Get around
The Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway, also known as the Trace, is a 43-mile highway that runs north to south in the recreation area. This highway forms a backbone from which most of the roads within the recreation area branch off of.

Biking
There are many miles of paved and unpaved roads to explore within the recreation area. Bikes are also allowed on the Canal Loop and North South trails.

Fishing
Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley combined offer almost 220,000 acres of water to fish from. Besides the two large lakes, there are many small lakes and ponds within LBL. All applicable state fishing licenses are required.

Hiking
Land Between the Lakes offers over 200 miles of hiking trails to explore.

Long distance trails

 * North South Trail: At 58 miles, this trail spans the entire length of LBL and ranges from rugged, hilly terrain in the north to more smooth hiking in the south. Portions are accessible from The Trace for those wishing to hike a section of the trail.
 * Fort Henry National Recreation Trail: In the south end of LBL, Fort Henry is a system of 10 connecting trails totaling 26 miles. The trail follows closely the route of General Grant's troop movements from Fort Henry to Fort Donelson during the Civil War.
 * Canal Loop Trail: In the north end, this series of connecting trails provides walks ranging from 1.5 miles to 14 miles. One of the most popular trails, because it offers spectacular lake views and the opportunity for short walks.

Short trails

 * Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail: An 11-mile multiple use trail connecting both lakes and running along the US 68 corridor. Most of the trail is compacted stone with 2.5 miles being paved.  The trail is open to hikers and bikes.
 * Honker Trail: Near the Woodlands Nature Station, this trail winds around Honker Lake through a variety of habitats. This trail is 4.5 miles long.
 * Hematite Lake Trail: Near the Woodlands Nature Station, this easy walk around Hematite Lake offers a chance to see migratory waterfowl and other wildlife.  This trail is 2.2 miles long.
 * Woodland Walk: An easy, one mile, wooded trail winding through the forests and along the shoreline of Honker Lake.
 * Center Furnace Trail: Embarking from the ruins of the Center Iron Furnace near the Woodlands Nature Station, this easy 0.3-mile walk is marked with interpretive signs, offering a glimpse of the bustling industry that thrived in the region 150 years ago.
 * Long Creek National Recreational Trail: Near the Woodlands Nature Station, this 0.2-mile paved trail is accessible to visitors with physical disabilities.

Horse riding and camping
The recreation area offers over 100 miles of horse trails and many more miles of roadways. Wranglers Campground is designed to accommodate horses and their riders.

Hunting
LBL offers annual spring turkey and squirrel hunts, fall/winter hunts for deer, waterfowl, and a variety of small game species. Hunters can also enjoy a variety of camping choices, from the convenience of developed campgrounds to the rustic adventure of camping LBL's back-country.

All hunters must have an LBL Hunter Use Permit and applicable state licenses. To hunt deer with firearms, hunters must apply during the month of July and be drawn for a quota deer hunt permit. To hunt during the first several days of spring turkey season, hunters must apply during February and be drawn for a quota turkey hunt permit.

OHV riding and camping
The Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area is the only area in the recreation area designated for OHV use. There are over 100 miles of trail to explore and camping is allowed at designated areas along the lake shore and Forest Road 167. Riders are required to purchase an OHV permit and sign a waiver of liability.

Water activities
Since the recreation area is surrounded by water, there are almost limitless opportunities to enjoy water activities. There are many boat ramps located in Land Between the Lakes. Canoes are available for rental at the Woodlands Nature Station and Lake Energy Campground.

Buy
There are gift shops at The Homeplace, welcome stations, visitor center, and the Woodlands Nature Station.

Eat
Other than vending machines, there are no eating establishments within the recreation area. Visitors should plan on bringing in their own food to prepare or visit one of the surrounding communities or state parks.

 * Aurora, Kentucky
 * Benton, Kentucky
 * Calvert City, Kentucky
 * Gilbertsville, Kentucky
 * Grand Rivers, Kentucky
 * Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Kentucky
 * Murray, Kentucky
 * Dover, Tennessee
 * Paris, Tennessee

Drink
There are no alcohol sales within the recreation area. In Kentucky, three of the bordering counties—Lyon, Marshall, and Trigg—are wet, as is the city of Murray. In Tennessee, alcohol sales are allowed in Henry County.

Lodging
While there are no lodging options available within the recreation area, there are several surrounding towns and state parks that can provide accommodations.

 * Aurora, Kentucky
 * Benton, Kentucky
 * Calvert City, Kentucky
 * Gilbertsville, Kentucky
 * Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Kentucky
 * Murray, Kentucky
 * Dover, Tennessee
 * Paris, Tennessee

Backcountry
Backcountry camping is allowed in most of the recreation area. A backcountry camping permit is required if staying overnight in the backcountry. Permits may be purchased for 3 nights or annually. If camping along the three long distance trails, the permits are free. Campsites may not be occupied for more than 14 consecutive days. Camping is prohibited in cemeteries, developed areas, or within 200 yards of roads.

Stay safe
A compass and appropriate USGS topographic maps are highly recommended when hiking in the backcountry. Many trails are sparsely blazed and intersections may have no signage whatsoever. There are no large predators in this area, but ticks and poison ivy can be found in abundance. If travelling in the backcountry during hunting season, it is advisable to wear bright colors or a blaze orange vest. Avoid greys, browns, and white as these are the colors of the White Tailed Deer. There is no gas available within LBL, if planning to spend a significant amount of time here make sure to fill up in one of the many surrounding communities.


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Lander

Lander is a city in central Wyoming, USA, a wonderful vacation destination. Lander has a population of approximately 7,500 people.

Get around
Walk, Bike, Snowmobile, or ATV

Do
Rock Climbers Festival 4th of July Parade, buffalo BBQ and Rodeo

Drive the scenic Loop Road from Sinks Canyon to Louis Lake then out to South Pass, past Red Canyon and return to Lander. 80 miles, 20 miles of dirt road in the Shoshone National Forest. Plan on making several stops to explore the area.

Buy
Small shops

Eat
Lander has many great locally–owned restaurants to serve a wide variety of tastes and budgets.

Go next

 * Sinks Canyon State Park

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Landes

Landes is in south-western France, a department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Cities

 * — sunny southwestern town, perfect for accessing the forest of Landes.

Do

 * Bicycle riding: there are many kilometers of flat trails through the pine forests
 * Sun-bathing, swimming: many beaches from crowded to isolated await you
 * Camping: Landes is a favorite camping destination with more than 100 campgrounds from 1-star to 4-star available
 * Surfing: Landes is home of some of the best surfing spots not only in Europe but the World. In September surfing Professionals meet in Hossegor for the Quik Pro France

Stay safe
Be careful when you spend a night at the gas stations along the main freeway.

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Landgraaf

Landgraaf is a Dutch city in the south of the country, famous for hosting Pinkpop, said to be the longest running pop festival in the world. It's also home to one of the largest indoor ski pistes in Europe.

Understand
The town is home to some 38,000 people and part of the so-called Oostelijke Mijnstreek, or Eastern Mining Area. In the first half of the 20th century, two large coal mines were established in Schaesberg (then an individual town, now a neighbourhood of Landgraaf). Administratively, it works closely together with neighbouring municipalities such as Heerlen, Kerkrade and Simpelveld, in a collaboration called Parkstad Limburg.

Get in
Extensive project planning in still in progress in order to create a ring highway around some of the Parkstad municipalities including Landgraaf. As for now however, the provincial N299 is the main road in and out of town, connecting it directly to neighbouring towns Hoensbroek and Kerkrade. Several smaller roads connect to different parts of adjoining Heerlen and the Euregioweg connects Landgraaf to the 281 and further to the A76. As in all of the country, there are fine conditions for cycling in.

The town has a train station, which is served by regional trains of Arriva and the German Deutsche Bahn (DB). Arriva trains connect Langraaf to Kerkrade, Heerlen and Maastricht, while the DB trains connect to Heerlen, Alsdorf (Poststraße), Herzogenrath, Aachen (Hbf), Stolberg, Langerwehe and Düren. Only in summer, this German trains runs on to Heimbach as well. There's no manned office at the Landgraaf train station, but there are ticket machines for Arriva, DB and also for the Dutch NS (in case you need to travel further than the mentioned towns).

The heritage line Miljoenenlijn, which originates in Simpelveld, also passes Langraaf. It's possible to use this train service to get in, but it serves as an attraction rather than a way of transport, with higher prices, limited schedules and long travel times.

Bus connections are operated by Arriva and include a few frequent services to Heerlen, from where you'll find connections to all towns in the region. Line 25 stops at the indoor ski piste Snowworld. Line 29 passes Heerlen too, but then runs on to Kerkrade.

Get around
It's possible to walk your way around, but a car or bike can be useful here, as some of the major attractions, notably Snowworld and Monde Verde, are about 3 km from the train station. To get from the train station to Snowworld you can also catch bus 25, which leaves from the viaduct you'll see from the train station (about a 5-minute walk). During Pinkpop, just follow the crowds. There are no buses then.

Buy
Landgraaf has all the usual shops for a town its size, including supermarkets, book stores, fashion shop, toy stores etc. Many of them are concentrated in the i shopping centre between the Raadhuisplein and the Dorpsstraat. The Schaesberg neighbourhood has its own shopping centre.

There are several good quality bakeries in Landgraaf, selling (among other products) varieties of the local speciality: Limburgian vlaai. It is a pizza sized sweet pie which can be filled with f.e. apricots, cherries, apples. There are also varieties with whipped cream on it.

Eat
There are several small restaurants in town, including some lunch rooms in the shopping centre. The hotels mentioned in the Sleep-section below all have their own restaurants too, offering good alternatives for food.

Drink
There are several cafés at Snowworld, which you can also enter when you're not going to ski yourself. They have good views of the pistes, making it fun to hang around if your friends are inside, but also just to watch other people. There are also outdoor terraces, when the weather allows.

Otherwise, there's no serious night life in town, but there are some quaint cafés, if you're just looking for a beer.

Connect
The hotels offer Wi-Fi to their guests and it's also available in the cafés at Snowworld. For postal services, head to one of the following:

Go next
All of South Limburg is just a stone's throw away. Follow the heritage train track to Valkenburg, a domestic visitor's favourite or make your way to beautiful Maastricht. Head for the beautiful landscapes around Vaals, Vijlen and Epen or hop over the German border to historic student city Aachen.

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Landisville

Landisville is a town in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Landisville is a good destination to be secluded from the hustle and bustle but also close to all the action.

Understand
Landisville is a small town in Lancaster County. While it is a small town, there are a lot of things to see and do in and around Landisville. Landisville is home to a diverse group of people. It is also the home of Hempfield High School and East Hempfield Township Police Department.

By plane
Lancaster airport is in Lititz in Lancaster County at the intersection of Route 501 and Lititz Pike. When arriving at Lancaster Airport, take a car or taxi from the airport south on US 722, which will lead you into Landisville.

By car
If traveling on Route 283, get off at the Landisville exit. This exit takes you into the center of Landisville.

If coming from Lancaster City, travel west on Harrisburg Pike and keep driving and you will eventually make it into Landisville.

If traveling on Route 30, get off at the Prospect Road exit and go north on Prospect Road, this will lead you into the town.

All of these options will lead you through the scenic views the Landisville and Lancaster County have to offer.

By train
Amtrak trains stop frequently in the Lancaster Station, which is near downtown Lancaster. From the train station you would have to take a car or taxi and travel West on Harrisburg Pike, which will eventually lead you into Landisville. For more information about Amtrak and to purchase train tickets, visit Amtrak.com.

Get around
The most convenient way to get around Landisville is by car. If your are not coming in by car, the best options would be to make arrangements to rent a car for the duration of your visit. While there is taxi and bus services, they are not frequent in Landisville and would not be a good option for seeing everything that Landisville and the surrounding towns have to offer. If you traveled in by plane there are two car rental companies in the terminal, Hertz and Avis. If you came in via Amtrak at the Lancaster station, you can take a taxi from the station to Enterprise Rent-A-Car at 1470 Manheim Pike.

Riding a bike around Landisville is another great option to see the sites that the small town has to offer. There are a lot of hills around the town and might be a little difficult at times.

See

 * Amos Herr Family Homestead - A historic site that will take you back in time. The house is restored but still contains a lot of antiques and the original 1844 construction. The house was first owned by Hans Herr, who was one of the earliest settlers in Lancaster. The estate stayed in the family until the death of Amos Herr in 1987. He gave the estate to the East Hempfield Township in stipulation that the grounds would be used for public good. Before Amos Herr died, the park and the township building, which both still stand on the grounds, were built. The park and the house are great fun for the whole family.
 * Amish Country - near the Rockvale Outlets, about 20 minutes from Landisville is the famous Amish Country. Visit this to experience the culture and lifestyles of the Amish. This is a fun and interactive stop for all ages and could include a tour of an Amish family's household and maybe even a horse and buggy ride. But please be courteous of the wishes of the Amish people and remember that they may believe things you do not.

Do
During your visit to Landisville you will probably encounter many annual traditions that the locals put on. If you do not happen to come in on one of those days, don't worry there is still a lot to do that is not far away.

Annual events

 * Honey Run - A 5K run held every year in the fall that starts and ends at A Herr Park.
 * Pennsylvania Classic Soccer Tournament - Held in the fall and spring of every year, soccer teams from all around the country come to compete. This event brings in thousands of people so if you are planning on attending, make your hotel reservations early.
 * Cops and Rodders - A new event that will be held that showcases a wide array of classic cars from all over the state and also the local cop cars. Many local food vendors are also planning on attending so bring your appetite.
 * Fleamarkets - Held every Memorial and Labor Day. The entire Landisville neighborhood participates and many treasures can be found among the tables and neighborhoods.

Everyday and weekly events

 * Roots - A farmers' market that is held every Tuesday in Lititz. Features local fresh produce, meats and baked goods as well as individual vendors selling their handcrafted products.
 * Local sporting events - Hempfield High School is in the middle of Landisville, so if you are interested in high school sports, they have some kind of sports competition almost everyday. The high school also puts on several plays, musicals, and their one of a kind Dance Theatre several times throughout the academic year.
 * Hershey Park - Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate world is about a 30 minutes drive from Landisville.

Buy
There are a lot of great places to shop near Landisville. Inside Landisville you have your common shopping places like CVS/Pharmacy, and grocery stores.

If you are looking to do some actual shopping, it is only a short car ride to a variety of different stores.

 * Park City Mall- Park City offers a very wide variety of shopping. Stores range from While House, Black Market and William & Sanoma to Game Stop and Justice. Park City does not just offer stores, but it also has bunch of food places in the food court, around the inside of the mall, and on the outskirts of the parking lot. Food stops include Auntie Annies, Burger King, TGI Fridays, Olive Garden and Long Horn Steak House. Anchors include Kohl's, JCPenney, and Boscov's.
 * Rockvale Outlets - about a 30-minute drive from Landisville. Shops include Pottery Barn, Gold Toe and Under Amour. There are also food stops close by including AppleBee's and Fudruckers.
 *  Tanger Outlets - About a 30-minute drive from Landisville. These shops include Coach, American Eagle, and Zumiez. Food stops near the Tanger Outlets include Sonic, Arby's and Subway.

The two malls are only about 5 minutes apart from each other, and Park City Mall is on Route 30, and you pass it on the way to the two outlet centers.

In Landisville

 * Black Knight Tavern and Grill - A small restaurant based around the local high school, Hempfield, whose mascot it the Black Knight. The menu consists of many different appetizers, entrees, and desserts at an affordable price. This restaurant is at 335 Main Street, right in the center of Landisville.
 * Parma Pizza - A laid-back pizza parlor that offers pizza, subs and burgers in the center of Landisville, in a small shopping center, at 301 Main Street.
 * Hot-Z Pizza - 3001 Harrisburg Pike. This restaurant is a good stop for lunch or dinner.

Nearby

 * 'Ramono's Macaroni Grill - This restaurant serves a variety of delicious pastas along with other yummy entrees. 925 Plaza Boulevard.

Sleep
Because Landisville is such a small town, there is really no place to stay in on the town but there are plenty of great places right near it to stay.

Go next
Any other town in Lancaster County, PA.

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Landmannalaugar

Landmannalaugar is a remote encampment in South Iceland. Many volcanic phenomena can be seen in the area. Landmannalaugar is part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

Understand
An encampment consisting of a campsite, accommodation hut, and basic amenity huts including an excellent shower block and a small shop. The camp is surrounded by mountains and is backed by a massive rhyolite (volcanic rock) cliff which shelters it (although it is still very exposed - take heed of the piles of rocks for anchoring tents that are kept in large wooden boxes or "rock corrals").

Get in
In summer, from about late June, there is a daily bus service from Reykjavík which lasts several hours but takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes you are likely to encounter in a bus. You start off in the coastal lowlands but quickly move to dirt roads and eventually barely discernible tracks across the pitted lava and ash plains in the shadow of Hekla, one of Icelands more active volcanoes. In high season (July and August), bus services are also available from Akureyri, Myvatn and Skaftafell.

You can also attempt to reach by sturdy car, although a 4x4 is strongly advised (check your hire car insurance - it may specifically exclude the "highlands" of the interior). There are three roads to Landmannalaugar. The most easily passable road is from the north, via the paved road to Hrauneyjar, and passes through desert scenery typical of the deep interior. The road from the west has several fords which may be passable in an ordinary car depending upon the water level. The road from the east is the roughest and has the most fords. There is a deep ford immediately before the Landmannalaugar site which is not normally crossable in an ordinary car, but you can park before it and arrive on foot.

Landmannalaugar is only accessible in summer. The dates that the roads open vary from year to year. Typically the road from the north opens earliest, sometimes as early as late May, more usually by mid-June. The western approach usually opens in June, and the eastern approach usually by the end of June. The roads usually remain open through September, and road access may finally be lost any time from late September to early November.

Get around
The landscape is fairly rough, so four-wheel drive and high-clearance is a must.

See

The star attraction is the hot spring which runs right past the campsite. It can get busy at peak times so an early morning visit just after sun up is highly recommended. Don't miss the steaming sulphur pots in the hills behind the camp but watch out for the stench, it can be quite overpowering.

Hiking the nearby mountains is essential. A quick jaunt up the steep peak Bláhnúkur takes a few hours, but offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains in their distinctive orange and green hues. A long day walk might take in the ice-caves at Hrafntinnusker, a few hours along the marked Laugurvegurinn trail.

The weather at Landmannalaugur is frequently poor, with persistent light rain and low cloud, or worse, blocking views. Fortunately Icelandic weather is generally changeable, and when the sun does come out, the views are unmatched.

Do
Plenty of trails criss-cross the region, but only a few of these are marked or visible on the ground. In particular, this is the starting (or ending, depending on your direction of travel) point of from Landmannalaugar to. It a demanding 2-4 day hike with huts and campsites on route. It can also be extended by 1-2 days by continuing to.

Laugavegurinn is by far the most famous and most walked hiking trail in the country, regularly listed as one of the top hiking trails on the planet. As a result, demand for use of the huts is high, and in high season they should be booked many months in advance. The alternative is to camp, which is not subject to reservation. You should bring food with you since, aside from a small and very expensive shop present at Landmannalaugar during high season, there is no opportunity to buy food on the route, neither at the huts nor at Þórsmörk. You should also be prepared for unpleasant weather - low temperatures, high winds, heavy rain, occasionally some snow, even in summer.

Laugavegurinn is regularly marked with clearly visible marker sticks every 200m or so. Further, during high season (end June to late August), it is heavily walked, so there is little risk of getting lost. In the early part of the high season, some parts of the trail are likely still to have snow cover, which may make navigation more difficult, and presents risks of falling through snow bridges.

Outside high season, the amount of snow cover is increased, and the number of walkers greatly reduced. This increases the difficulty of navigation, and also the risk that you will not be discovered if you get into difficulties. There is no GSM coverage in the area. A small number of off-season hikers have died of hypothermia as a result of such incidents. Off-season hikers should also take account of the period during which there is road access to Landmannalaugar.

Horseback riding is also available, for shorter or longer rides. The horse riding trips visit places which can often be difficult to access on foot and are not accessible by car as there are no official roads, as an example into Jökulgil (Glacier Valley). No reservations are needed. The horse rental is open from 1st July.

Buy
The mountain hut may have some information leaflets available for sale. Aside from this, there is nothing available to buy at Landmannalaugar, except at the small food-store mentioned below.

Eat
In high season, there is a "Mountain Supermarket", a converted schoolbus, which doubles as a cafe and a small food store, with very high prices. Occasionally locally caught fresh fish, usually Arctic Charr, is available for sale. Make sure you take enough food with you in case this is closed or out of stock!

Drink
It's advised to drink plenty of fluids whenever hiking or on an outdoor trip. Making sure you're hydrated is essential to enjoying your trip! The streams you find are generally safe to drink. Take a look at the rocks in the riverbed, if they are colored more strongly red/orange/yellow than the riverbank there are probably some sediments in the water so it might taste a little weird. Still, you can generally assume that the water is safe to drink. There is plenty of water around, except on a 5-6 km stretch just north of Þórsmörk. Most people will get away with carrying a 1 L bottle and refilling it whenever possible.

Sleep
The mountain huts are operated by Ferðafélag Íslands, The Iceland Touring Association, and it is advised to book well in advance in high season. Otherwise camping is unreserved.

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Land O Lakes

Land O Lakes is a city in Florida.

Do

 * Go to Caliente Resorts, a nude beach/community

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Landsberg

There's more than one place called Landsberg:

Germany

 * Landsberg (district), Bavaria
 * Landsberg (Saxony-Anhalt), Saxony-Anhalt
 * Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria

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Landskrona

Landskrona is the fifth largest city of Scania, known for its citadel.

Understand
Landskrona is situated at the north end of the Oresund on Sweden's south-west coast.

By train
Landskrona has good rail connections to Malmö, Lund, and Helsingborg.

See

 * The Citadel - an old castle

Go next

 * Landskrona is a short boat ride to Ven island. On Ven there are bikes to rent and it is home to two observatories built by Tycho Brahe, one of the great Danish astronomers of Renaissance.

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Landstuhl

Landstuhl is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Events
Hahnenfest (Chicken Fest) in nearby Queidersbach: A Festival Not to Be Missed! The fest is traditionally held the second Sunday in July. There are carnival rides for the children and candy trailers. You can purchase the various foods, bratwurst, fries and the famous chicken.

Go next

 * Ramstein
 * Kaiserslautern

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Lanesboro

Lanesboro is a quaint tourist destination in Southern Minnesota nestled in a deep valley of the Root River.

Do
Popular activities include biking, canoeing & kayaking.

Drink
Three bars & saloons cater to the needs of the thirsty:

Sleep
With over 125 beds and over 200 campsites in the community and surrounding areas, Lanesboro invites its visitors to stay more than just a day.

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Lanesborough

Lanesborough is a town of 3,000 people (2020) in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

Get in
Lanesborough is just north of Pittsfield on Route 7 and Route 8. Coming from the north, it is south of New Ashford on Route 7 and southwest of Cheshire on Route 8. The town can also be entered from the west through Hancock along Brodie Mountain Road. The Hancock and New Ashford routes are quite scenic, with beautiful views of the Taconic Range.

By car
The main routes through Lanesborough are Route 7 and Route 8, which stretch parallel north-south all the way through Lanesborough. Rt. 7 and 8 are connected by the Berkshire Mall Road near the Pittsfield border and Pontoosuc Lake. Additionally, Summer St, turning into Old State Rd., will run through Berkshire Village into Rt. 8 near Cheshire. Swamp Rd. off Summer St. turns into Old State Rd. and also connects with Rt. 8, and Partridge Rd. off Summer St. runs into Pittsfield near the Allendale Plaza. From Hancock in the west, Rt. 7 is accessible from Brodie Mt. Rd., either directly near the New Ashford border or else from Brodie Mt. Rd. across Bailey Rd., which joins with Rt. 7 near the base of Mt. Greylock.

By bus
Lanesborough is served by several intercity bus lines offering regular service to Boston, New York, Albany, Hartford and points in between.

See

 * Mount Greylock State Reservation, West Mountain Rd. to Cheshire Harbor Trail (for hike). Run by the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources, this 12,500-acre (50.6-km²) area features the state's only sub-alpine forest. About 70 miles (110 km) of trails traverse the mountain, including the Appalachian Trail. Five lean-to shelters are available for backpacking. The summit features Bascom Lodge which was built from local materials in the late 1930s and offers lodging and hot food. Also at the summit is Veterans War Memorial Tower, a 93-ft (28-m) tall Quincy granite tower with possible 90-mile views.

Go next
South:

The nearby city of Pittsfield (south on Route 7 and Route 8) is the hub of northern Berkshire County, with numerous restaurants, lodgings, and cultural attractions, including the Colonial Theater. The next town further south is Lenox, the home of Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer home.

North:

Williamstown is about twenty minutes north on Route 7, and contains several cultural attractions, including the Clark Art Institute and the historic Williams College. From there, the state of Vermont is a short drive to the north, and North Adams a short drive to the east.

West:

To the west of Lanesborough is Hancock, where Jiminy Peak, one of the prime ski resorts in the area, is located on Brodie Mountain Road.

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