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Stuart Highway

The Stuart Highway known as "the Explorer's Way" is a highway running north to south through the middle of Australia, linking Darwin (Northern Territory) with Port Augusta (South Australia).

Understand
The highway spans 3,200 kilometres, a vast magnificent country of arid lands in the south via Central Australia to the tropical Top End.

From there, the Princes Highway connects it with Adelaide and the Eyre Highway will lead you to Western Australia. In the north of South Australia, the Stuart Highway also provides an entry and exit point for the more adventurous "Oodnadatta Track", a dirt road that takes you to some old outback towns the newer Stuart Highway now bypasses. This track may be closed after heavy rains, but the Stuart Highway is much more reliable in bad weather. It is also the only paved highway between South Australia and the Territory.

Along the highway, you will encounter towns such as Katherine (Northern Territory), Tennant Creek (Northern Territory), Alice Springs (Northern Territory), Coober Pedy (South Australia), and Woomera (South Australia)

Today's explorers have the same fascination for the vast expanses without the risks and privations of the past. Take lots of photos, leave nothing but footprints. Chat to the locals and fellow travellers and take time to go exploring off the beaten track on walks and tours. Use common sense if "going bush" in the Outback.

Prepare
The route leads through very sparsely populated outback, so while there are services every 100 km or so, there are some basic precautions to take:

 * Always have enough fuel in the tank, that means filling up at every(!) opportunity.
 * The vehicle should be safe, well maintained and reliable.
 * Take enough water supplies with you. Not just for a day with the air conditioning working, but really enough.
 * Spare wheel, tool box, first aid kit, tow rope and other utensils not only help with your own problems and breakdowns, but also with other road users who have gotten stuck, which is still a common practice in the outback!
 * Mobile phones do not have continuous reception, possibly rent a satellite phone.
 * Wildlife including kangaroos, emus and camels are most active around dawn and dusk. Avoid travel at this time if you can.

Get in
Entry in the south from Adelaide 305 km away via Port Wakefield Road (Princes Highway A1) or from cities further east such as Melbourne and Sydney. Also via the Eyre Highway from Western Australian cities such as Norseman or Perth.

Entry in the north via Darwin, for example the international and domestic airport there.

A popular option is to travel one route on The Ghan Tourist Train and the other route in a rented vehicle.

Adelaide to Pt. Augusta
While this section of the route is not part of the Stuart Highway, it is still a major waypoint to go to the Stuart. This section is about 300 km, so don't underestimate how long it will take to travel.
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Pt. Augusta to Coober Pedy

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To Pimba
The route to Pimba goes in a NNW direction between large lakes, of which unfortunately you can't see anything, only in the east you can see the Flinders range as a panorama.

Pimba is less than a village with its 50 inhabitants, but has the "Spud's Roadhouse" founded by Spud Murphy in 1969, where you can refuel, shop and eat in an outback atmosphere. Spud died in 2007, but lived in his roadhouse.

Borefield Road also branches off here: After only 7 km you are in Woomera, which was a restricted zone until 1982 as a test facility for aerospace and weapons experiments. Between 1955 and 1963 the site was a British nuclear weapons test area. Some parts of the facility and museums can be visited, with rockets and experimental planes on plinths throughout. Some parts of the facility are still in operation or still blocked (e.g. blasting sites for old ammunition), check on the web if Woomera is open (or this link. There are also overnight accommodations in Woomera.

Further on the B97 there is Roxby Downs (city of the miners of Olympic Dam), the opal fields of Andamooka and the Olympic Dam mine (uranium, copper, gold, silver).

After 205 km the road reaches the Oodnadatta Track, which was once a traditional Aboriginal trade route (today a dirt road) and on whose route the Ghan should also run: remnants of the railway are still visible, many springs, some campsites. The track can be driven as a loop by all-wheel drive vehicles, it joins the Stuart Highway again at Coober Pedy or Marla.

To Glenambo
The route to Glendambo leads along the large salt lake Lake Gairdner (third largest salt lake in Australia with an area of 160 km by 48 km and an area of around 4350 km² with up to 1.2-metre-thick salt layers) and the national park of the same name.

In Glendambo there is a gas station, a motel, a camping site and the Woolshed restaurant. Shortly after the village, a dirt road that is easy to drive on to Kingoonya branches off to the left, there is now a hotel again. In 1982 the highway was moved from here to Glendambo, since then the small settlement has been a ghost town. Indian Pacific and The Ghan are still driving through, their route only separates a few kilometres behind them.

From Kingoonya there is an all-wheel-drive track to Lake Gairdner. The access to the salt lake is not easy to find, it is best to head for Mount Ive Station (large sheep breeding station) and turn right at the "Submarine", camping is also possible there. From the station it is another 30 km to the salt lake. It is also used for speed records of motor vehicles, which are more likely to be called rockets on wheels than cars (races take place in March when the lake is safely dry).

To Coober Pedy
It continues to the north, the route is now very calm and drowsy, only a few resting places bring change, there are no more refueling options on the way.

Coober Pedy announces itself through small hills, or rather piles, which were created by the mining activities of the local opal seekers, the city claims to be the "opal capital of the world". The mines and the underground buildings (dogouts) are the main attractions of the place, you can of course also buy opals or dig for them yourself. The place has several places to stay and rest, a supermarket open 7 days a week and service stations.

Trips in Coober Pedy:

 * to the Dingo Fence, the fence that is supposed to keep the wild Australian dogs away from the grazing grounds, about 10 km away on a dirt road
 * the 18-hole golf course without grass, 3 km outside the village
 * the Breakaways, a bizarre landscape 33 km north, once home to an inland sea, which has since been dried up and now part of the Great Artesian Basin
 * Mail Run - ride with the postman for a day. Don't forget that this is the outback.

In Coober Pedy there are two streets that are only suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles. East it goes to the Oodnadatta Track, west over the Anne Beadell Highway to Western Australia.

Coober Pedy to SA/NT border

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The path continues over the flat desert landscape, after 60 km the route of the Ghan comes back to the road. Otherwise there is no change until Cadney Homestead turns up as a nice surprise, an oasis in the desert, so to speak.

The roadhouse on the airfield parallel to the road offers a motel, a campsite with (from $25) and without electricity and tent sites (no shade), plus showers, a small swimming pool and BBQ areas. Restaurant and Cattleman's Bar complete the offer. The vehicles that stop or drive past the truck stop are also exciting, e.g. the long road trains.

From Cadney you can reach the Painted Desert (all-wheel track).

On the further route the landscape changes slowly, the earth becomes more and more reddish, the red center approaches. It also goes a little uphill imperceptibly.

The border between South Australia and the Northern Territory is marked by a rest area with a large marker stone. There are covered picnic tables, drinking water tanks, toilets and a few information signs. Since you cross an inner Australian border here, you are also asked to dispose of fruits (e.g. bananas) and seeds (e.g. from grain) (import restrictions due to quarantine regulations).

SA/NT border to Alice Springs

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Some 100 km north of the border is the turnoff to the Lasseter Hwy towards Uluru (Ayers Rock), by far the best known attraction in these parts and well worth the 500 km detour (round trip). At the junction you'll also find the large, well-equipped Erldunda roadhouse complex with a good camping area.

Another hour north, 92 km before Alice Springs, is Stuarts Well Roadhouse, an atmospheric Outback roadhouse with camel burgers and a remarkable collection of Smurfs toys.

Alice Springs itself is the largest town in the Outback, with all the modern conveniences you could hope for, many attractions and a wide range of accommodation, and it's a worthwhile pit stop for a couple of days.

Alice Springs to Tennant Creek

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This section is mostly dry desolate, and may feel endlessly going, and fatigue is a big killer on these roads. While once this section of road once had open speed limits to reduce fatigue, that has since been removed in 2016 and what is now a 130-km/h road. There isn't really much on this route, and the best thing one would want to do is to speedy run this route. While it may sound obvious, but speeding on this road isn't a wise idea as this route is not really built for speeds higher than 140 km/h.

Tennant Creek to Daly Waters

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Daly Waters to Katherine

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Katherine to Darwin

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Once the road quality starts to improve, and the road becomes a divided highway, you will notice that the road quality starts to improve, and a sign that you're coming closer to Darwin. Unusually though, right after the road becomes a dual carriageway, the speed limit decreases from 130 km/h on the undivided single carriageway, to 110 km/h. Further north, you'll start to see more traffic lights, although beware that going at 110 km/h, there's little notice on when a traffic light will come up, and make sure to watch out for signage here.

Darwin

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Most of this route is a divided highway, and is the longest stretch of a divided dual carriageway in the Territory. It does have a couple of traffic lights every now and then, although these won't slow you down. For more practical purposes, in the very northern section, it is rather quicker to go through the newly opened Tiger Brennan Drive, which has a 100-km/h limit as opposed to the 80-km/h limit on the Stuart. While it isn't a proper freeway/motorway, the 100-km/h limit still makes it feel like one despite the occasional traffic lights. Some intersections are grade separated, but some aren't, though there's no roundabouts here.

From the south at the junction of Arnhem Highway, to get to Darwin CBD, the Stuart Highway is mainly a quick straightforward route. For the northern section where it is more quicker and scenic to use Tiger Brennan Drive, to get onto the drive, keep going straight, and you will need to do nothing. The Stuart Highway exits off, and once you continue, you'll be on the scenic Tiger Brennan Drive.

Precautions
There are services around every 200 km along the highway, but not all are open 24 hours. In many cases you will have to plan your trip so arrive at fuelling stops when they are open. A good idea is to get fuel at every truck stop you see: this will ensure that you have enough to get to your next stop.

The highway sees regular traffic at all hours, however it pays to make sure you have some food and drinking water if you happen to get stranded. Extreme temperatures are possible in summer, and temperatures overnight can also drop to near freezing.

If you leave the main road, you could be entering remote country. When outside of towns, services are limited so make sure you are well prepared and self-sufficient for yourself and your car. Many vehicles carry at least two spare wheels. Ensure that your vehicle's jack is a substantial one, as it may be difficult to change a wheel on some of the rough roadsides. Ensure that you have an adequate toolkit. Carry additional spare parts, such as fuses and other items which can be easily changed by the driver, as auto parts stores are few and far between, and may not even be open when you need them. Many vehicles carry additional fuel in jerrycans or other approved containers on roof racks or special outside fuel racks. Though as always plan ahead, especially in the South Australian section.

Go next

 * Go on a Highway 1 (Australia) journey, around Australia (beware that this usually takes a month to do).
 * The Anne Beadell Highway is quite a lengthy one for the adventurous

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Stuarts Draft

Stuarts Draft is a city in Virginia.

Buy

 * Mckee Foods, a factory that produces snacks. It has a discount store where you can buy Little Debbie Snack cakes at discount prices.
 * Mckee Foods, a factory that produces snacks. It has a discount store where you can buy Little Debbie Snack cakes at discount prices.

Eat

 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop
 * The Cheese Shop Sandwich Shop

Sleep

 * Shenandoah Acres Resort, Route 660, it has wooded campsites with water and electric hookup, dump station, hot showers, flush toilets, primitive campsites, camp cabins, mini golf, horse riding, bikes and playground. (800) 654-1714

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Stubaier Gletscher

The Stubaier Gletscher is a glacier and a ski resort in the western part of Austria in Tyrol, to the southwest of Innsbruck.

Get in
For those who hold a "SkiWorld" pass, a bus service runs from Innsbruck.

Get around
In winter the best means of transport is by gondola, chairlift, T-bar, pomma, on downhill skis or cross-country skis, on snowboard, on snow-mobile, or on foot.

Do
Take the bus from Neustift village centre up to the Mutterberg ski station at the foot of the glacier. From here you can take the gondola lifts up to the middle station where it is possible to ski almost all year. From Neustift village you can take the Eiffer chair lift where you will find the start of a 13 km toboggan run back to the village. There is a restaurant/bar half way down which provides a welcome pitstop for refuelling!

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Studio City

Studio City is an area in the San Fernando Valley, just to the west of Universal City and about 12 miles NW of Downtown LA. As its name implies, Studio City arose to support the motion picture studios with affordable housing for their employees. Some of the studio's biggest stars, such as Gene Autry, lived in the hills of Studio City (more recently, George Clooney). Studio City flourished in the 1950s and early 1960s and has become a trendy, upscale neighborhood with great restaurants and shopping. Radford Studios and nearby Universal Studios are still major centers of film and TV production. Ventura Boulevard's "sushi alley" is home to perhaps the largest concentration of sushi restaurants in the Los Angeles area.

Get in
U.S. Route 101 connects Studio City to Hollywood and Downtown LA, as well as to Interstate 405, which is the primary route to West Los Angeles and LAX Airport. Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Boulevard traverse the Santa Monica Mountains and connect Studio City to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, respectively.

Studio City is also accessible via the Metro Red Line subway (Studio City/Universal City Station), which connects Studio City to Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood, as well as North Hollywood, where you can transfer to the Metro Orange Line, which travels to Warner Center in the West San Fernando Valley. Ventura Boulevard is served by Metro bus routes #150, #240, and the (weekday only) Metro Rapid #750, which travel from the Studio City/Universal City Station to the West San Fernando Valley.

Get around
Ventura Boulevard is the main thoroughfare through Studio City. The most pedestrian-friendly stretch is located between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Whitsett Avenue. A landscaped walking trail follows the south bank of the Los Angeles River (just north of Ventura Boulevard), from Whitsett Avenue to Radford Avenue.

Eat
The majority of the restaurants in Studio City are located along Ventura Boulevard. The stretch of Ventura closest to the border with Universal City is LA's "sushi alley", with literally dozens of sushi restaurants. Those who aren't fans of raw fish will also find offerings to their liking in this area, as well as in other locations throughout the city.

Go next

 * Sherman Oaks - This neighboring city is home to stores, theaters, restaurants, and more attractions designed to tempt the shopaholic.
 * Universal City - Studio City's neighbor to the east is home to Universal Studios.
 * North Hollywood - Not to be confused with Hollywood, North Hollywood is a mostly-residential city that borders Studio City to the north.

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Study Butte-Terlingua

Study Butte-Terlingua is a group of tiny communities in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas set against the desert and mountain scenery of Big Bend Country and home to ghost towns, remote getaways, and famous chili cook-offs. The boundary between Study Butte (STOO-dee BYOOT) and Terlingua blurs to such a degree that they are often treated as a single entity (though locals may have something to say about that).

Get around
No public transportation serves this remote area of the state, so you'll need to provide your own. An automobile is your best bet, though bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. If you own a horse, the backcountry here makes for beautiful, if rugged, terrain.

Drink
Beer, cocktails, and an impressive variety of tequila and other Mexican liquors are served up at La Kiva.

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Stung Treng

Stung Treng (also Stoeng Treng, Khmer: ស្ទឹងត្រែង) is a small town in northeastern Cambodia, and can easily be described with the word "outpost" more than anything else. Many tourists heading to/from Laos pass through here, though few stay long as Banlung and Kratie offer far more excitement, activities and remedies.

By boat
Fast boats used to be the best way to get here, but Chinese money has made the roads a joy compared to their old state. Regular boat services north and south no longer run, though small speedboats can be chartered for trips to non-standard destinations.

By road
Hwy 7 to Kratie is fully paved, but heading north to the border with Laos it's in very bad condition (as of June 2019), alternating between stretches of pavement, stretches of gravel, and stretches of bumpy former pavement.

It's no problem to do the trip by bus/minibus in either direction. Every guesthouse will sell you a ticket. It can be quiet difficult to get public transport directly at the border, so it's worth considering buying a ticket to your final destination. The minibus to the border takes about 1½hr, while it's a 4- to 5-hr drive to Kratie (much more in the rainy season). Minibus drivers have been known to abandon their passengers at the border crossing at Dom Kralor.

The daily bus from Phnom Penh to Laos passes the town in the afternoon and is the safest option to get to Laos.

Travelling by truck from Kratie is also an option, and will cost 20–25,000 riel for riding in the back of the truck, and 25–30,000 riel to ride in the cabin. It is somewhat less safe than other modes of transport, and can take much longer, but puts you in much greater direct contact with the locals.

A new bridge was completed in August 2014 to the west side of the river. The road to Preah Vihear / Anlong Veng is unsealed for the road 64 part. After that it's very nicely sealed all the way. Be warned there are long stretches without gasoline so top up frequently.

Get around
Since the town is so small, there's no point in using anything other than your own two feet to get you anywhere within the town itself. If you decide to see any of the area's limited sights, simply hire one of the few motodops around for no more than a couple of thousand riel.

See
Most tourists who end up here do so only for a couple of hours before rushing south to Kratie or north to the Laos border. Like anywhere in Cambodia, you could easily spend a day here relaxing by the river, but don't plan on a week. There are a couple of sights to see here, but not enough to seriously keep yourself occupied.

The only meaningful sight in Stung Treng is watching the sun set and rise over the landscape. Great for lounging in a hammock, bottle of Angkor Beer in hand, lazily chatting with your compadres.

Do
Stung Treng Province is a beautiful place with some historical value as well. The Ramsar site to the north that connects to Laos is a real treat to explore and several (nearly extinct) Irrawaddy dolphin pools surround this charming provincial town. Furthermore, several NGOs such as Tourism for Help and Mlub Baitong are active in the region and welcome any kind of support from travellers where needed. The town links well to Banlung (Ratanakiri) and can be used for more than just a stopover. Hikes are available to see the 4,000 Islands area from the mountain top and the unique merging of 4 main rivers (also known as the Mekong plus 3 Area) makes the place for a great river exploration.

There exists a weaving co-operative towards the north end of town, which warrants a visit for the lovely fabrics and patterns they produce.

Sleep
Most cheap guesthouses can be found at the river front or the street just behind it. Expect to pay US$3 for a small room, however for a few dollars more the hotels below offer much better value for money.

Go next

 * Buses to Phnom Penh usually leave at 07:00. The exact departing place depends on the bus company but is somewhere in the town centre. You can normally get off in any place on the route. A ticket costs US$10–15 Phnom Penh, US$3 to Kratie (2½ hr).

Border crossing to Laos
Stung Treng is the last major town before the Nong Nok Khiene Border Crossing into Laos. Minibus from some other Cambodian cities that go to Laos (e.g. to 4000 Islands / Don Det or Pakse) thru this checkpoint usually change bus in this town, that is, passengers change into another van specifically going the Stung Treng -> Nong Nok Khiene border, where passegers cross the border into Laos on foot, then board a different, Laotian minibus to continue the rest of the journey.

At Stung Treng bus changeover (Lotus Leaf restaurant) they will try to persuade you to change Laotian Kips claiming Laos is a communist country and USD cannot be used and that there are no ATMs in many places (e.g. Don Det). This is untrue, do not fall for their lies and change money at heavily disadvantageous rates.

There is no scheduled public transport going only to the border, and even if you have a motorbike driver or a fast boat taking you there, you may have to walk on the Lao side to the village of Voeng Kham to find some form of transport (about 4 km from the border). Travelers on the public bus from Phnom Penh are collected at the border though.

Lao visa on arrival cost $40USD and require one standard passport/ID photo, no need to pay for middleman. As of 2024 June there is still an extra $2 USD "stamping fee" at Laos entry side which is not signposted, neither is receipt given, so this could be a corrupt practice. Nong Nok Khiene is not a busy border point.

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Stupino

Stupino is a city in south of Moscow Oblast, with population of 63,124 (2002) is administrative center of Stupinsky district. The town was founded in 1939 as a closed city. In 1993, Mars Inc opened a CIS main office in Stupino. Now, there are many international companies operate in Stupino (Campina, Kerama Marazzi, Kimberly-Clark etc) The chief landmark in Stupino is Belopesotsky Monastery, which contains structures from the 17th century and earlier. Oka River with scenery landscapes is close to the city.

By plane
The closest airport is Domodedovo 69 km from the city. The cheapest way is to take bus that goes to Domodedovo and get off at Vzletnaya stop. Then, take a train that goes north (not Moscow). The time on train is about an hour.

By train
Train to Stupino goes from Paveletsky station in Moscow approximately every 30 min.

By car
M4 road will take you to Stupino from Moscow. Distance is 88 km. The road is straight, without any traffic lights. Traffic police check stands near Mikhnevo.

By bus
Bus #334 goes hourly from Krasnogvardeyskaya metro station in Moscow starting 08:00 and the last bus departs at 21:00. Very dependable on traffic. The price of a ticket to Stupino is ₽145.

Get around
Stupino is a small city; everywhere within the city borders is within walking distance. But if you need to get places faster, you can use buses and taxis - a ride would cost ₽120.

Connect
Landphone numbers are numbered following way: +7 49664 X-XX-XX.

As in all of Moscow region, mobile operators are following: MTS, Beeline, Megafon and Skylink.

Main post office address is Andropova 29/9. Postal code is 142800.

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Sturbridge

Sturbridge is a charming New England town of almost 10,000 people (2020) in southern Central Massachusetts approximately 60 miles (96 km) west of Boston. Sturbridge is probably most famous for the Old Sturbridge Village living history museum.

Understand
Sturbridge offers an exciting shopping, dining, and recreation destination. Located in southern central Massachusetts, Sturbridge is easily accessible via major routes from all directions and is a major stopping point for people traveling between Boston and Hartford, Connecticut, and further on to New York City.

Sturbridge has maintained a unique blend of modern convenience and historical charm. There are many lakes and outdoor activities in Sturbridge and the surrounding area. This is a small town with great small town charm. The buildings and people are unique and enchanting.

Get in
Sturbridge and surrounding areas are easily accessible. There are two major highways that meet in Sturbridge. Interstate Route 90, also known as the Massachusetts Turnpike, is a toll road running east to west through Massachusetts. Sturbridge is Exit 9 off of the Mass Pike. Connecting Sturbridge to Hartford, CT and beyond is Route 84. Although designated as running east to west, it actually runs more or less a northeast to southwest route.

In addition to the major routes, several secondary highways offer additional routes into town. Running from Boston in the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west, Route 20 bisects Sturbridge. Route 131 connects Sturbridge to Southbridge and on further south to Route 395 in Connecticut. Route 49 connects Sturbridge to Spencer and Route 9, another busy east-west route across the state.

By car
Many people find Sturbridge a convenient stopping point on their way either further north or south. There are many restaurants and accommodations within a very short distance of all the main roads.
 * From Boston: Head west on Route I-90, the Mass Pike, and get off at Exit 9 (the Route 84 West exit).
 * From New York City: Take Route 95 North to Route 91 North to Route 84 East. Exit before reaching the Mass Pike.
 * From Worcester: Take Route 290 West to Route 90 West, get off at Exit 9. Alternate route (generally better on busy travel days): Route 290 West to Route 20 West.
 * From Springfield, Massachusetts: From Springfield take Route 90 East (Mass Pike), get off at Exit 9.
 * From Providence, Rhode Island: Route 146 North to Route 90 West (Mass Pike), get off at Exit 9.

By plane
The nearest large airport is in Worcester, but it has limited service. Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks, CT serves the Hartford, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts area.

Approximately 5 mi (8 km) from Sturbridge is the Southbridge Municipal Airport. It is a small regional airport.

Get around
Most people will find using a car the easiest way to get around town. There are a lot of small back roads that lead to hidden treasures and historic buildings. A lot of the best shopping in town is on Main St (Rt 20), and is very walkable. The sidewalks are easy to travel on and there are benches to rest on looking at the trees and flowers and stores. There is a well maintained bicycle and hiking path accessible from the Westville Recreation area on the border of Sturbridge and Southbridge that has a connecting bridge at the dam area. An easy walk about a 2-mile loop.

A different way to travel around town is also by kayaking and boating. There are numerous rivers and ponds that will allow you to travel from one section to another by water. This is very scenic and shows off the wildlife and environment of the countryside.

Driving also allows you to see the damage from the tornado that hit (June 2011). You are able to see the direct path that it took.

See
Fall is an excellent time to visit Sturbridge. The New England autumn foliage is nothing short of legendary.

The Publick House restaurant on Main St. (Rt 131), across from the Sturbridge Town Commons, hosts an annual Scarecrow contest in October. The festival also has besides the scarecrow's great food from local vendors and restaurants, as well as burgers and desserts from the Sturbridge Lions Club. There are tents all along the common with arts and crafts and unique things to buy. There is a local band that plays, as well as face painting, henna tattoos, and more. Great experience for antique lovers and families with small children. There is also a section for wine tasting for the adults. Scenery shows off the beauty of New England with the small town charm of a local fair.

Around Christmas time, there is the annual Tree Lighting, which has the local high school chorus singing on the gazebo, Santa talking to little kids, and also the local firemen and police officers handing out hot chocolate and cookies. Warm atmosphere with friendly people.

Hiking, bicycling, and outdoor activities
Sturbridge is full of outdoor activity options: fishing, hiking, cycling, boating, and camping. Check with Bill and crew at Wild Bird Crossing for their schedule of outdoor birdwatching hikes and activities.

Sturbridge has many lakes which offer great fishing. East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond, accessible via boat ramps off of Route 20, and also via the East Brimfield Dam, are great fishing spots. Cedar Lake is another fishing option. There are some good fishing spots along the Quinebaug River. The Quinebaug has small and large mouth bass, trout, northern pike, and panfish.

Canoeing and kayaking are popular outdoor activities as well. Experienced river rafters will enjoy paddling the Quinebaug, starting at the East Brimfield Dam and ending up at the Westville Dam recreation area. Of particular interest, this riverway runs directly through Old Sturbridge Village. There are small sections that require portage. Also, this is the route used by the annual Sturbridge Lions All American River Race (typically in late April).

Fall is an awesome time to visit area apple orchards for apple picking and hayrides.
 * Robinson Crusoe Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys' and girls' summer camp in the 1950s, this is a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man-made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.
 * Robinson Crusoe Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys' and girls' summer camp in the 1950s, this is a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man-made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.
 * Robinson Crusoe Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys' and girls' summer camp in the 1950s, this is a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man-made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.
 * Robinson Crusoe Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys' and girls' summer camp in the 1950s, this is a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man-made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.
 * Robinson Crusoe Land, Back side of Old Sturbridge Village. Park on the side of the road. This is not well known to a lot of people, but the land is beautiful. Once used as a boys' and girls' summer camp in the 1950s, this is a nice place to take a hike. The old buildings are all gone now, but you can see where they once stood. There is a trail that leads you around the whole camp, with a couple of man-made ponds leading from a river. The ponds are a unique color of light blue and greens from the algae. It is told that sometimes the river contains salmon. The path also brings you to an old barn on a field in the back of Old Sturbridge Village. It is a beautiful spot for a picnic and just a nice hike with you dogs. There is a field, plenty of trees, and in the summer the water from the river is shallow enough to just rest a raft in and relax.

Buy
Sturbridge has dozens of interesting shops. There are many antique stores, factory outlets, and gift and craft stores in town. Below is a partial list.

 * Country Curtain, Main St. (Rt. 20). Curtains.
 * Millyard Market Place, Main St. (Rt. 20). Lots of different stores located in a renovated mill building.
 * Susan's Secret Garden, Main St. (Rt. 20). Very unique gifts.  Highly recommended.
 * Village Music, Arnold Rd (near corner of Main St (Rt. 20) and Arnold Rd). Musical instruments and related items.
 * Wright's Ribbon, Main St. (Rt. 20).
 * Yankee Candle and Outlet Store, Main St. (Rt. 20).
 * Yankee Candle and Outlet Store, Main St. (Rt. 20).

Eat
Many, many dining options, ranging from the every day to the extraordinary. There are quite a few excellent restaurants in and around Sturbridge.

Nearby towns

 * Brimfield
 * Brookfield
 * Charlton
 * Holland
 * Southbridge

Other nearby attractions

 * Roseland Cottage, also known as the Bowen House or the Pink House, Woodstock (Connecticut). Seasonal.
 * Brimfield Flea Market, MA . Touted as the oldest open air flea market.  Definitely a huge draw.  Worth checking out at least once in your lifetime.  Three times yearly.
 * Putnam, CT has many antique stores.
 * Six Flags New England, Springfield. Less than an hour from Sturbridge, very good amusement park.
 * The Woodstock Fair, Woodstock (Connecticut). An annual county fair occurring each Labor Day weekend.

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Sturgis

Sturgis is a city in South Dakota that is most famous for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

By car (or motorcycle)
Sturgis is located along Interstate 90 and US 14 in western South Dakota, about 30 miles west of Rapid City and 20 miles east of US 85 at Spearfish. South Dakota Highway 79 goes north, past Bear Butte State Park towards Newell and North Dakota, and SD Highway 34 heads east to the capital city of Pierre. US Highway 14A enters Sturgis through scenic Boulder Canyon from Deadwood.

By plane
For passengers, Sturgis is best reached by the Rapid City airport (KRAP, RAP). Pilots can use the Sturgis Municipal Airport (FAA code 49B), with its 5100 ft long, 60 ft wide paved runway.

By car
Junction Avenue runs north from I-90 Exit 32 through the center of town. It now runs south of I-90, turning into Vanocker Canyon Road.

Main Street runs east/west, and intersects Junction Ave in the north.

Lazelle Street (SD Hwys 34&79) runs east/west on the northern side of town, parallel to Main Street, and is the major thoroughfare through town. It intersects I-90 at Exit 30 on the northwest side of Sturgis, and continues west up Boulder Canyon to Deadwood. Going East, it splits into SD Hwy 79 which goes north past Bear Butte to Newell, and east on SD Hwy 34 to Union Center and Pierre.

Ball Park Road curves from Junction Ave in the south along residential areas, passing by the fire station and elementary school, to meet Sherman Street (next to Main Street) in the north.

By foot or bicycle
A bike path follows Bear Butte Creek running west to east across the northern part of town, extending past Ft. Meade to Sturgis Brown High School, and also follows the Short Track Road along the southwest side of town. The bike path crosses the Centennial Trail near Ft. Meade, which runs from Bear Butte State Park in the northern Black Hills to Wind Cave National Park in the southern Black Hills.

See
"Kinship" at the Sturgis Community Center, "General Samuel D. Sturgis" at the Hills and Plains Park at the east entrance to town, "Jesus in the Garden" at the First United Methodist Church Memorial Garden, "St. Francis of Assisi" at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and a new abstract sculpture in front of the Sturgis Public Library.
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Go next
Sturgis is centrally located on I-90 between Rapid City, Deadwood, Spearfish, Newell, and Belle Fourche, and should not be missed when visiting or passing through the Black Hills.

 * Black Hills National Forest borders Sturgis all along the south and west, and can be entered through scenic Vanocker Canyon (connects to Nemo Road).
 * Deadwood is possibly America's most storied small town from the wild frontier days and is just 15 minutes from Sturgis on scenic Hwy 14A through Boulder Canyon.
 * Mount Rushmore National Memorial is about an hour away, and so is the even larger Crazy Horse Memorial.
 * Spearfish is about 20 minutes in the opposite direction of Rapid City, and has several attractions.
 * Rapid City is the nearest "large" city, providing most any desired services.

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Stuttgart

Stuttgart is the capital of the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg in Germany. With a population of approximately 632,000 in the immediate city (2017) and more than 5.2 million people in the metropolitan area (2013), Stuttgart is the 6th largest city in Germany.

Stuttgart is known as a centre of mechanical and automobile engineering with the headquarters of the world-famous Bosch, Mercedes and Porsche within its metropolitan area. It does not, however, resemble most other industry hubs, as it is a rather sparse city spread over many hills and valleys, with forests, parks, mineral springs and even vineyards within the city. Stuttgart forms the centre of Region Stuttgart, a densely populated and idustrialised area that is closely interwoven and shares the same public transport system consisting of 179 cities and municipalities with a rich history to discover.

Understand
Stuttgart consists of 23 districts (Stadtbezirke), which are further divided into 152 localities (Stadtteile). The five inner districts are named Mitte, Nord, Ost, Süd and West ("centre", "North", "East", "South" and "West", respectively). The outer districts are mostly former towns with their own names - of note are Zuffenhausen (Porsche headquarters and museum), Untertürkheim (headquarters of Daimler-Benz and Mercedes-Welt, as well as sports arenas sponsored by Porsche and Mercedes), and Bad Cannstatt (nice old centre, mineral water and lots of vineyards).

Despite being smaller and most densely populated among major German cities (when looking at the statistics), Stuttgart appears anything but that. This is because the population is not concentrated in the relatively small and hardly "metropolitan" centre, but is evenly spread over the hills contained within the city area, with multiple population centres stemming from the small towns that were incorporated into the present-day Stuttgart. Therefore, you will find many points of interest quite far away from each other, and the use of Stuttgart's very convenient public transport system quite necessary. Stuttgart is a big city with a small-town atmosphere.

Talk
If you do speak German well: beware that some people still speak the local Schwäbisch dialect natively, which may somewhat affect their standard German. They love to practise other languages (especially English) and will try to help you.

Airlines and destinations
The airport is a base for Lufthansa's low-fare subsidiary Eurowings. Moreover, most major European carriers have connections to Stuttgart from their main hubs, so there is a wide choice of direct flights to other German and European cities, and even if there is no direct flight from your origin, you will easily find a connection through any of the hubs. Stuttgart has a direct connection to Atlanta.

Moreover, Stuttgart's main railway station (Hauptbahnhof) is just an hour away by high-speed train (ICE) from Frankfurt Airport, which is one of Europe's major aviation hubs. Many airlines offer flights to Frankfurt with a connecting train to Stuttgart instead of direct flights to Stuttgart, and as this is very quick and convenient (landing you in the very city centre), you should consider this option as well.

There is a significant charter/holiday traffic between Stuttgart and the popular holiday destinations in southern Europe and North Africa, mostly served by dedicated carriers such as TUIfly. There is growing low-fare traffic to Stuttgart as well, with easyJet and Vueling all serving the airport from their bases across Europe.

Ground transportation
The best way to get from Stuttgart airport to the city centre is by using public transport which is clean, cheap and safe.
 * The S-Bahn line S2 or S3 will bring you in its red or gray vehicles to Stuttgart's centre (€3.70) within 27 minutes (see Timetable from station 'Flughafen' to station 'Hauptbahnhof'). Tickets can be purchased at vending machines at the level below the airport and above the platform (follow the symbol with a white S on a green background). Tickets should be validated at orange boxes on the platform before boarding the train. Alternatively, the VVS app can be used. The airport is not in Stuttgart, but in zone 2. You can use all public transport within the zones with this ticket.
 * The Stadtbahn line U6 will bring you to the airport from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in 32 min. Its yellow and black vehicles are especially designed to climb up and down the steep hills of Stuttgart. All axles of the vehicles are driven. It manages a steep slope of up to 8.5% which is the steepest regular-lane friction track in Europe that is used in local public transport. The airport U-Bahn stop is located outside of the airport building right next to the Mövenpick hotel (follow the symbol with a white U on a blue background).
 * Several bus lines head for other destinations (e.g. Tübingen (828) and Reutlingen (X3)). For early flights during the week, the night bus N8 will bring you from Schlossplatz to the airport. The scheduled arrival at the airport is at 04:24. All buses will stop at the Stuttgart bus terminal (SAB) outside of the airport building just across the street.
 * Taxis will be waiting at the airport. The airport's taxi service number is 0711/948 4409; Stuttgart's Taxi-Auto-Zentrale is 0711/55 10 000. Expect to pay around €30 to get to the city centre.
 * In the basement there are several car rental companies and outside at car park P4 there are parking lots reserved and used by ShareNow (Car2Go). If you only want to visit the city centre it is probably not the best option to rent a car.

Terminals and orientation
Stuttgart Airport has four terminals (numbered 1 to 4), but Terminals 1 to 3 share a common airside — the number of the terminal indicates in which concourse the check-in and luggage drop-off is in the main hall (1 is the westernmost concourse area, the 3 is the eastern one and the 2 is between the main concourse). Terminal 4 is separate, although connected by a walkway on the landside (not on the airside, so you have to make sure you go through security there if you are flying from Terminal 4). Departures are one level above arrivals and two levels above the S-Bahn station. See the airport's [http://www.stuttgart-airport.com/travellers-and-visitors/service/terminal-guide/? terminal guide] for detailed floor plans.
 * Terminal 1 serves mainly Lufthansa and most other Star Alliance carriers (Austrian, SAS, Swiss, Turkish)
 * Terminal 2 serves Eurowings
 * Terminal 3 serves intercontinental flights (Delta, United), Aegean Airlines and other non Star-Alliance airlines, including Condor and Tuifly
 * Terminal 4 is used mainly for charter and holiday flights

Hotels
There is a Moevenpick and a Wyndham Hotel at the airport. For nearby hotels, some with shuttle service (for a fee) see Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Filderstadt, Böblingen and Sindelfingen.

By bus
The long-distance bus market has been exploding in Germany since 2013. There are dozens of daily services from most major cities, which are often significantly cheaper than trains. Most buses offer amenities like Wi-Fi and power outlets and some can even transport bicycles. The best resource for checking connections is this German website. As of 2018 there is no public central bus station and all of those listed below are well outside the city centre. While they are all connected to public transit, plan some extra time getting to/from your station and remember to figure in the price of the S-Bahn when comparing bus and train tickets. For intercity bus stops in Germany, the Stuttgart area is actually better than the often quite disappointing average in terms of facilities and modernity.

By car
Stuttgart is among Germany's cities with most traffic jams, so try to avoid the rush-hour as car traffic can easily break down. Also parking is definitely a problem in most inner city areas. Expect a lack of parking facilities and high parking fees. Stuttgart is connected by the two major autobahns, the west/east-highway A8 to the south and the north/south-highway A81 to the west as well as smaller autobahn-like highways B10, B14, B27. However, Stuttgart has no motorway connection in the north east forcing commuters in this area to pass the city centre. Generally, follow the sign "Stuttgart Zentrum" to get to the centre of Stuttgart. Use park and ride facilities if possible. The most accessible are the park and ride facilities in Degerloch Albstraße and Österfeld. Stuttgart is low emission zone. Be sure that your car has the green sticker, but you are allowed to access those park and ride facilities with cars that do not meet the standards.

Get around
Stuttgart has a very compact city centre with most destinations within walking distance. Nearly all visitors arrive at the main train station (Hauptbahnhof). From there the remarkable 1.2-km-long pedestrian shopping street called “Königstraße” leads through the heart of the city, passing the Schlossplatz with the amazing New Palace, to the Rotebühlplatz (Stadtmitte). Other main sights (e.g. museums, opera) are just around the corner.

By public transport
Stuttgart's public transportation system comprises two light rail system - the Stadtbahn (or U-Bahn) and Schnellbahn (S-Bahn), as well as a city bus system. It is managed by VVS and is fully integrated in that there is one fare and ticketing system for all forms of transit, so that a single ticket can be used on any mixture of buses and trains that may be required to complete the journey. The VVS's network called is divided in zones. The city of Stuttgart is only Zone 1. Most lines will lead via Hauptbahnhof, ending in a layout that is pretty centralised: If you want to go somewhere, chances are, you have to ride via Hauptbahnhof. The following Stadtbahn or S-Bahn stations are in the heart of the city: Hauptbahnhof, Schlossplatz, Charlottenplatz, Stadtmitte (Rotebühlplatz), Feuersee, Rathaus, Staatsgalerie and Berliner Platz (Liederhalle). For a complete description see the official map of VVS-network.

From Sunday to Wednesday public transportation stops around 01:00. On the weekend the S-Bahn is running hourly the whole night on all lines. So the inner city route from Hauptbahnhof to Schwabstraße is connected frequently. Additionally there are several night buses running, all starting from the Schlossplatz. On Thursdays there are night buses at 01:20, 02:30, 03:40. Be careful if you have a very early airplane since there are no S-Bahn connections weekdays to the airport in the early morning between 01:00 and 05:00. The only option is a night bus from Schlossplatz.

U-Bahn (Stadtbahn)
Stuttgart's Stadtbahn is a combination of suburban light rail, tramway/streetcar system and underground metro (subway). In the very centre of the city, the tracks run underground, and the overground sections run along city streets, partially grade-separated and partially integrated into city streets like tramways. That way, the yellow carriages of the Stadtbahn can travel all the way from the suburban hillsides to the central hub by the Hauptbahnhof, allowing convenient commuting with minimal changeovers.

To distinguish the Stadtbahn from the suburban trains of the Schnellbahn, it is referred to as U-Bahn, and its lines numbered from U1 to U16. U-Bahn stands for underground/metro/subway in most other cities in German-speaking countries, even though in Stuttgart it runs underground over only a small portion of the network.

Most of the U-Bahn lines go through the underground section in the city centre, stopping at either the Hauptbahnhof, Charlottenplatz or both - with the exception of line U3, U 8 and U13 which go to their destinations without crossing the city centre. See map for details. The numbers U11 and U19 are reserved for special lines only operating during major events in the Neckarpark. The U10 moniker is reserved for the Zahnradbahn (see below)., Since rebuilding the station Staatsgallerie is under way there are some temporary lines in effect. Check the map at your station for information about these temporary lines.

S-Bahn (Schnellbahn)
The Schnellbahn (or S-Bahn), literally meaning "fast railway", is a system of regional trains operated by the Deutsche Bahn for VVS. They run over mainline and railway track sections separate from the Stadtbahn, with fewer stops/stations and reaching farther beyond the city that the Stadtbahn. As the S-Bahn is separate from the U-Bahn, not all stations are integrated - there are S-Bahn stations with no connections to the U-Bahn system. That said, they are covered by the same ticket/fare system and compliment itself well.

You will most probably find the S-Bahn most convenient to use when covering larger distances or getting to locations not served by the U-Bahn, like the airport or Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen. The S-Bahn lines are numbered from S1 to S6, plus the extra line S60.

All of the lines travel through the so-called Stammstrecke (common track) in the city centre, between the Schwabstraße station and the Hauptbahnhof. From there, the lines extend in all directions towards the extremities of Stuttgart. Of particular interest are the S2 and S3, which extend to the Airport. Both go through the city centre to Bad Cannstatt and split in Waiblingen towards their separate termini. While the airport station (Flughafen) is the terminus for S3, the S2 continues to Filderstadt beyond the airport.

Zahnradbahn and Seilbahn
There are two fascinating transportations in Stuttgart, which are worth riding just because of the vehicle. The rack-railway (Zahnradbahn, commonly called Die Zacke) is the only urban rack-railway in Germany and comes with an amazing view over Stuttgart. It has 8 stations and runs between its termini:

The historic cable-car (Standseilbahn) line connects Stuttgart-Heslach with the Waldfriedhof cemetery on the hill. It only has two stations - one downhill and one uphill:

Both rack-railway and cable-car do not require a special ticket, instead all normal tickets valid in Zone 10 (including day tickets) are valid.

Tickets and fares
Several ticket option are available (as of Dec 2018):

 * 3-Day-Ticket - if you are staying for more than a day, for added mobility buy a special "3-Tage-Ticket" for unlimited rides throughout Stuttgart. These are available in hotels, at the airport and the tourist information at the end of Königstraße near Hauptbahnhof - but make sure you take proof that you're a tourist (e.g. hotel booking confirmation). There are two types of 3-day tickets available. One covers the main Stuttgart city including Fellbach and Korntal (tarif zones 1 and 2, €14), and the other is valid for the entire VVS network, including Ludwigsburg (€19.50).
 * Single Day Ticket - called EinzelTagesTicket, are also good value for visitors (1–2 zones: €5.20, 3–4 zones: €8.60, entire network: €13.20) They allow as many journeys until the end of day.
 * Group Day Tickets - GruppenTagesTickets for up to 5 persons (1–2 zones: €12.30, 3–4 zones: €17.10. entire network: €19.90).
 * Single Ticket - A Single Ride Ticket entitles the rider to one ride in the same direction, but changing lines as well as ride interruptions are permitted. The tickets remain in effect for two hours from purchase (1 zone: €2.50, 2 zones: €2.90, 3 zones: 4.20....)
 * StuttCard - provides free access to museums and a number discounts on purchase, can be combined with a 1-, 2- or 3-day travel pass.

In the Stadtbahn and the buses stamping machines are available inside the cars, while on the S-Bahn they are at the entrances of the stations and there is no possibility to stamp once you are in the train. (If you do forget to stamp your ticket in the S-Bahn, either get out at the next station, stamp and wait for the following train, or write the current time and location on the stamping field with a non-erasable pencil – this will also be accepted by the inspectors most of the time.)

Fare-dodging is severely frowned upon and plain-clothes inspectors are on constant patrol. Fines are steep, starting at €60 per person for the first offense.

By car
If you intend to drive by car inside Stuttgart, the only possibility to park are parking blocks at about €1.50 per hour. Some parking blocks are closed during late night, providing no way of getting your car out. The street layout and numerous tunnels in Stuttgart can be confusing for tourists. Driving by car is not recommended.

By e-hailing
Uber and Free Now cover the city.

By taxi
Taxis are expensive. For €10 you will get about 4 minutes of a taxi drive. With two or more people, getting a taxi together at night (when public transportation has stopped) can make sense. Call a taxi in Stuttgart: Phone Nr. 0711/55 10 000 - Taxi-Auto-Zentrale Stuttgart. There is a special offer for women travelling at night for more safety. If you are a woman or a group of only women travelling after 20:00, you can request a Frauen-Nacht-Taxi, which will have a female driver and the costs are reduced by €5. The Uber app can also be used in Stuttgart.

See
Stuttgart, which once had a reputation as the conservative capital of the south-west, has turned into a bustling metropolis with world-class culture, great shopping and night-life. The capital’s architecture is an appealing mixture of historical and modern buildings with green parks and even vineyards throughout the city. The unique cauldron-shaped landscape offers plenty of scenic lookouts and formed a dense city centre where nowadays fortunately most of Stuttgart's main attractions are. In the heart of the city centre the Palace Square is a must for visitors and an ideal starting point for a tour.

City Centre

Museums
Stuttgart is home of a wide range of very good museums including 5 state museums and two automobile museums.

Towers and scenic outlooks
Stuttgart is inside a valley picturesquely surrounded by green hills, which the locals call Kessel, or a cauldron. Therefore, one of the main attractions are the views from the hillsides and hilltops around the city. There are several options to enjoy an extraordinary view over the Swabian capital:

Parks and gardens
"Das Grüne U": Most of Stuttgart's many parks and gardens are usually referred to by locals as "das Grüne U" (the green "U") because of the U-shaped form in which they are located around the city centre. They form a long and beautiful path around the city, starting at the Schlossgarten at the northern façade of the new palace (Neues Schloss), continuing through with the natural history museum and a rear entrance to Wilhelma (the zoo),  and ending in. Walking at a reasonable pace, you can walk the entire circuit in about 2 hours. There are beer gardens (look for Biergarten signs) and restaurants along the way, and the Killesberg Park is a real treat. It was designed for a huge botanical expo several years ago (IGA 1993) and remains a truly stunning park, especially in spring when in full bloom. If you're interested in architecture, be sure not to miss the structural engineering wonder Killesberg Tower, a minimalistic steel construction composed of one central support and a cable outer support system. Not officially part of the Green U but connected is the tiny and the  including its villa from the mid-19th century.

Rail transport systems

 * Killesberg Railway, a small railway in Killesberg park, on weekends using steam-powered engines!

Culture

 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.
 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.
 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.
 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.
 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.
 * Theater Stuttgart shows when what is played where in the state capital. With depictions of the venues (such as the beautiful ), illustrated play descriptions, location and arrival maps and general information about the theaters.

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Around Stuttgart
From Stuttgart you can arrange many nice day trips:

Shopping around the Königstraße
The main shopping street in Stuttgart is the Königstraße which starts at the main railway station. Left and right of Königstraße are interesting shops, too, but Königstraße is a good startpoint for navigation in the inner city. Stores and shops usually open their doors M-Sa 10:00 to 20:00.

Music stores

Food markets
There are weekly food markets in almost every district. Days and opening times vary a lot. To get an overview on the website of Stuttgarter Wochenmärkte

Eat
There are restaurants all over Stuttgart. The traditional Swabian cuisine with onion-topped roast pork, think noodles called "Spätzle" or Maultaschen (stuffed noodles) is very tasty. Of course there are also restaurants serving styles from many other parts of the world.

Stuttgart publishes a book annually entitled Stuttgart geht aus (Stuttgart goes out). This is available at most book stores on Königstraße (e.g. Wittwer). This book, published in German, is a great guide to restaurants in the city.

Food courts with various types of (fast) food can be found in the malls Milaneo, Gerber and Königsbaupassagen.

Budget
All these are in the city center:

Breakfast
In the morning, locals definitely want to get some fresh bread (and brezels and broetchen [bread rolls/buns]) from the baker's shop and serve them with butter, cheese, ham, honey, jam and eggs from the fridge. Many locals and visitors will enjoy breakfast at the bakery itself, in the "Stehcafe" - literally, "standing cafe". These are usually a corner of the shop with tall tables which you stand at rather than sit at. Orange juice together with coffee or tea or hot chocolate will fit nicely. The breakfast in hotels will also look more or less that way.

You can also order this breakfast setup in some or the other cafe or pub, but you'd have to know the good places at first, if you don't want to end up with a poor dish. There are 3 Starbucks coffee shops along Königstraße (a 4th in the high-end district on Calwer Straße). But don't look for low-fat muffin or cream cheese options.

Drink
Stuttgart has developed a vibrant nightlife with many clubs and pubs in the heart of the city. The most popular street for clubbing is the Theodor-Heuss-Straße ("Theo"). Several bars, clubs and lounges have opened here. During the summer, there are also many opportunities to have a drink outside. In the "Theo" you can listen to good house, drum'n'bass, hip-hop and other kinds of electronic music. However it is not always easy to get into most clubs because of the restrictive door policy!

For a more laid-back atmosphere try the area surrounding the "Hans-im-Glück" ("Lucky Hans") fountain just a stone's throw from Königsstraße. In this charming quarter in Stuttgart's old town centre, many pubs and bars are crammed next to each other. Especially in the summer months a unique southern flair mixed with a great party scene with open-minded people make this area special.

Concerts, nightclubs and events are covered by local magazines (generally not in English). Try Lift and Prinz.

Because street drinking is still legal in Germany budget-travellers can save some money if they buy their drinks at a supermarket. A beer is there, e.g. only €0.50 compared to €3 and more in pubs. There are two of the REWE supermarkets at the beginning and the end of the Königstraße. There you can buy cheap snacks, softdrinks and alcoholic drinks from Monday to Saturday up till 22:00. Lots of young people do so and hang around the beautiful Schlossplatz.

Gay & lesbian

 * Eagle (men-only leather bar)
 * Boots (men-only country style bar)
 * Kings Club (mixed dance club)
 * Jenseitz (mixed gay bar)
 * Zap

Sleep
To stay in the city centre (Mitte) around the Königstraße is probably the nicest, but also most expensive option. Still in walking distance are the beautiful districts of West and Süd. Other accommodations further out in the districts Nord, Cannstatt, Feuerbach or Vaihingen are perfectly reachable by public transport. If you intend to arrive by car check at the hotel for parking possibilities. If you have an early morning flight, it is possible to spend the night in the airport, as check-in areas stay open at night.

Budget

Connect
The main telecommunications provider in Germany is Deutsche Telekom which trades under the names of T-Home (for landline phones), T-Online (for Internet connections) and T-Mobile for mobile communications. Anything relating to these companies are easily identified by the bright pink "T" logo. There are often shops in German towns called "T-Punkt" (Literally T-Point) where you can buy cell phones and get other information.

Net

 * Commercial WLAN-Hotspots are available at the airport and few other places.
 * Usenet, see group: stgt.general
 * IRCnet: join channel #stuttgart

Stay safe
Stuttgart is quite safe. Even at night one may walk alone through the city without fear. One rare exception is the central city park, which should be avoided during late night hours. The biggest danger for a pedestrian in Stuttgart is probably the cars (or the bicycles in the parks). As the city centre is at the bottom of a relatively deep valley and the traffic situation is far from satisfactory, Stuttgart has an endemic smog problem that gets worse when the weather "traps" the air in the valley. While there are attempts to combat the air pollution, for example by issuing discounted or free public transit tickets on smog days, the problem is likely to persist for some time.

Pretty much the whole state of Baden-Württemberg is a risk zone for ticks. Some of them spread encephalitis or borreliosis. So keep your feet covered or use repellant in forest areas.

Consulates

 * 🇷🇴 Romania

Go next

 * Black Forest — In Triberg (120 km south), a beautiful old village in the heart of the black forest which specialises in grandfather and cuckoo clocks, you can see the largest waterfalls in Europe.
 * Swabian Mountains — The Schwäbische Alb (hilly mattock landscape) covering natures highlights like the mystical colored "Blautopf" and stalactite caves like "Bärenhöhle". Can be a nice day trip for families with children.
 * Go shopping in the outlet city Metzingen - Europe's largest outlet (close to Reutlingen)
 * Visit the charming university cities of Tübingen, Heidelberg (80 km northwest), Freiburg (120 km southwest) or Ulm (80 km east).

By train
For connections and timetables see webpages of Deutsche Bahn AG.

For connections to nearer cities in the area which may be worth a visit (e.g. Esslingen, Ludwigsburg with their historic centres), you may also try the "S-Bahn" commuter trains which will take you there and back at least every half an hour. See Public transportation above for more information and timetable links. Other nearby cities that may be of interest include Tübingen, Reutlingen and Schwäbisch Hall.

Fast inner-German connections
From main station Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof:

 * to Cologne (Köln) 2hr 15min: (ICE via Mannheim, Frankfurt - travelling at up to 305 km/h)
 * to Berlin 5hr 26min: (ICE via Göttingen - doesn't reach high speed on this track)
 * to Frankfurt 1hr 26min. (Frankfurt Airport 1hr 15min; ICE direct)
 * to Hamburg 5hr 8 min: (ICE via Hannover)
 * to Mannheim 38min (ICE)
 * to Munich (München) 1hr 58min: (ICE via Ulm, Augsburg - not top speed)
 * to Nuremberg 2hr 10min (IC)
 * to Freiburg/Br. 2hr 16min (IC via Karlsruhe).

Fast European connections
From main station Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof:

 * to Salzburg (Austria): 4hr 5min (ICE)
 * to Vienna (Austria): 6hr 32min (IC, EN; via Munich and Salzburg)
 * to Strasbourg (France) 1hr 20min (TGV),
 * to Paris (France): 3hr 11min (TGV via Strasbourg) or 4 hours (ICE, change in Mannheim)
 * to Zurich (Switzerland): 2hr 48min (ICE via Schaffhausen)
 * to Amsterdam (Netherlands): 5hr 1min (ICE via Köln, Arnhem)
 * to Prague (Czech Republic): 8hr 32 min (ICE, EC)
 * to Brussels (Belgium): 4hr 49min (ICE, IC, Thalys)

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Stuttgart Region

Stuttgart Region is centered around Stuttgart, the capital of the German state Baden-Württemberg.

Understand
Stuttgart Region is a metropolitan area with about 2.7 million inhabitants, what makes it one of the most densely populated areas in Germany. Situated at the heart of Baden-Württemberg and Europe, the Stuttgart Region is the hub of economic and political life in Southwest Germany. The area has Germany's highest density of scientific, academic and research organisations, and tops the national league for patent applications. This is due to the influence of leading international companies, such as Mercedes, Porsche, Bosch, Celesio, Hewlett-Packard and IBM (all of whom have their world or German headquarters here), and to the influence of world-renowned medium-sized enterprises such as Behr, Kärcher, Märklin, Stihl, Festo, and Trumpf. There are about 150,000 companies in the Stuttgart Region.

By bus
Flixbus serves the area, however few buses stop anywhere close to downtown Stuttgart, instead serving a stop near the airport or in Kornwestheim.

Public transportation
VVS, the transport authority for the Stuttgart Region, offers tickets, e.g. at €15 for 1 person a day, without restrictions on the time of day. See also: Stuttgart. The Metropol ticket is valid in the VVS and the eight surrounding networks, available as a day ticket for up to 5 people.

Go next

 * Northern Baden-Württemberg
 * Black Forest
 * Swabian Mountains

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Stykkishólmur

Stykkishólmur is a town in West Iceland, on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is often called "the gateway to the islands" of Breiðafjörður. The population is a little over 1,200.

Get in
Driving is the easiest way to get to Stykkishólmur. The town is not on the ring road, but it should be simple to follow signs. If approaching from Reykjavík or South Iceland, take Route 54 out of Borgarnes and then cross the peninsula on Route 56. From North Iceland take Route 59 over Laxárdalsheiði. Stykkishólmur is about two hours from Reykjavík by car, and four hours from Akureyri.

Scheduled buses should leave at least once a day from BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík. It is also possible to go to Stykkishólmur via car-ferry from the West Fjords. The ferry, Baldur, sails from Brjánslækur on the south coast of the Westfjords with a stop in Flatey, operated by Sæferðir (Seatours).

Get around
Stykkishólmur is very small, and easily covered by foot.

See
Walk around the centre of Stykkishólmur. It has some remarkably well-preserved Danish trading houses, which offer a glimpse into how most Icelandic "towns" would have looked in the 18th and 19th centuries (when most of them were little more than a few houses).

Do

 * Danish days (Danskir dagar) is the name of Stykkishólmur's town festival, held in August each year and celebrating its heritage as a Danish trading post.
 * Island tours are available from the harbour in Stykkishólmur. These sail around the many small islands of Breiðafjörður and sometimes include fishing for shellfish or other sea creatures.

Eat and drink
Look out for the locally-produced Jökull beer.

Connect
Mobile phone coverage is good in Stykkishólmur and across Breiðafjörður. The town library at Hafnargata 7 offers internet access for the public, but it's closed during weekends.

Go next
Visit Snæfellsjökull National Park, at the end of the peninsula, or take the ferry to Flatey. Hiking can be a good option in the many mountains of Snæfellsnes. A trip to the southern coast of the West Fjords on the other side of Breiðafjörður wouldn't be out of the way either.

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Styria

Styria (German: Steiermark) is a state of Austria.

Cities

 * – capital of Styria
 * in Salzkammergut
 * in Salzkammergut
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * in Salzkammergut
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia
 * is a popular ski resort
 * is the main border town of Styria. Here the railways and A9 motorway cross over to Slovenia

Other destinations

 * – an alpine pass connecting Styria with Vienna.
 * - with the Red Bull Ring race track
 * - with the Red Bull Ring race track
 * - with the Red Bull Ring race track
 * - with the Red Bull Ring race track

Understand
Styria was a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire and later a crown-land of Austria-Hungary. During those times Styria also included parts of Slovenia. It borders Carinthia, Salzburg, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Burgenland, and Slovenia.

The province can be split into three main regions.
 * Upper Styria lies to the north of the Mur-Muerz valley.
 * Eastern Styria lies to the east of the Mur and to the south of the Mur-Muerz valley.
 * Western Styria lies to the west of the Mur and to the south of the Mur-Muerz valley.
 * Lower Styria referred to the ancient Slovenian parts of Styria, however today most Austrians use it to refer to eastern and western Styria at once.

The capital is Graz.

Talk
Styria speaks Austro-Bavarian along with the rest of Austria, however you will find that most people also speak German, including just about all residents of Graz. Most people also have a functional command of English, and in the southern parts Slovene is also spoken by many, and this is not limited to the strong Slovene minority residing there.

By plane
Styria has its own international airport (Graz Thalerhof, ) in the south of Graz. There are daily connections from Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna. Several flights a week arrive from Stuttgart, London Stansted , Düsseldorf

By train
Major train routes pass into Styria from all neighbouring provinces and countries. There is an hourly Inter-City connection from Vienna and Carinthia and regular Inter/Euro-City connections from Linz, Salzburg, Ljubljana and Maribor

By bus
Postbus is operating a route from Klagenfurt to Graz which is significantly faster than the train.

Eurolines operates a few international destinations from Graz.

Otherwise it will be difficult to find a long distance bus leaving to Styria.

By car
Motorways A2 from Vienna to Carinthia and A9 from Linz to the Slovenian border cross at Graz. There is also a major route available from Salzburg (Ennstalbundestraße).

By bike
There is an excellent bicycle route available next to the river Mur. It starts in Salzburg and ends at the border to Slovenia, at Spielfeld you can cross the border to Slovenia and from there use the bicycle route 1 to get to Maribor.

There is also a possibility to get to Styria using the Drau bicycle route from Tyrol and Carinthia, either via Maribor or via another bicycle route at the very south of the Styria/Carinthia border that crosses over to the Mur bicycle route.

By foot
The European hiking route "Fernwanderweg" E4 starts in Andalusia, Spain, crosses through Styria and ends in Crete.

The Austrian hiking routes "Weitwanderweg" 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 cross through Styria as well.

By train or bus
There is a vast network of public bus and train services. You will be able to reach nearly every town of the province, although sometimes the connections and operating hours may not be perfect.

The whole public transport is part of a single network called "Verbundlinie". They offer a pretty good route planner on their homepage.

If you want to enquire offline concerning your transportation needs you can contact their information bureau at Jakoministraße 1 in Graz, next to the Jakominiplatz. Phone: +43 316 820606 Fax: +43 316 820606-82.

See
Styria has a well developed tourism infrastructure with many things to see and do:

 * Murauer Bier. The Murauer Brewery has a permanent brewing museum (just turn up on Tuesdays and Thursdays).  The tour includes the museum, brew house, a video presentation and a free Murauer beer or lemonade in any of their bars in the town. Price:
 * Judenburg Sternenturm. In the town of Judenburg there is a (locally) famous planetarium.  The town also has a town tower which can be climbed offering views of the entire area.  Even though the town is very industrial, it is worth the visit.
 * Burg Riegersberg. This wonderfully preserved medieval castle (in the town of the same name) is privately owned by the ruling family of Liechtenstein.  Entry is cheap, although photographers will have to buy a permit to use their cameras.  The castle can be reached by walking up the original access path that winds its way through the castle's defensive gates.  For those who don't wish to walk there is a cable car which ascends the other side of the hill.
 * Zotter Chocolate. Also near Riegersberg is the Zotter chocolate factory. They make all their chocolate in an ethical and organic manner.  The tour of the factory allows you to taste all of their varieties of chocolate (around 150).

Do

 * Grand Prix / Formula One motor-racing is held on the Red Bull Circuit in Spielberg, 25 km west of Leoben. The next is 28-30 June 2024.
 * MotoGP motorbike racing also takes place at the Red Bull Circuit in Spielberg annually.
 * The "Schlaming Night Race", one of the most popular ski slalom races is held on the Schladming Planai each year around end of January.
 * "Aufsteiern", a very popular festival to celebrate Styrian lifestyle and culture takes place in the historic city center of Graz mid of September.

Drink
Styria is famous for its white wine. If you get a chance be sure to stop at a wine yard ("Buschenschank") near the border to Slovenia. There you'll also get great food - order a "Brettljause", but not if you're vegetarian, or fond of small portions, because what you'll receive is a circular wooden tray stacked high with an enormous range of cold meats, and perhaps garnished with horseradish shavings (Kren).

Go next

 * Vienna - hourly train connections by Intercity Trains ("Railjet") on route Graz-Bruck/Mur-Mürzzuschlag-Wr.Neustadt
 * Carinthia - Intercity trains run every two hours on the Vienna-Bruck/Mur-Leoben-Unzmarkt line. From Graz Main Station an Intercity Bus service operated by the Austrian Railways runs via the A2 motorway and the "Pack" (mountain pass) to Klagenfurt. There is no direct railway connection between Graz an Klagenfurt. This will change in 2025 with the opening of the Koralmbahn high-speed rail line.
 * Maribor - 60 km south of Graz right beyond the Austrian-Slovenian border the second largest city of Slovenia is located.
 * Kvarner and Istria - around 4 hours by car the Croatian coast offers great landscape and clear blue water.

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Suanbo

Suanbo (수안보, 水安堡) is a hot spring village in North Chungcheong, South Korea.

Understand
Suanbo has a thousand years of history and has long been a favorite of Korea's emperors and presidents. Alas, not much has been done here since the 1970s, and the most attractive thing about the current incarnation is the location surrounded by mountains.

By bus
Buses connect from Seoul, Daejeon and other major cities to the intercity bus stop on the north side of town. It is directly next to the Suanbo Royal Hotel. You buy the tickets in a grocery store with a yellow and red awning.

Local buses 240 through 246 connect from pier 3 in front of (not inside) Chungju's bus terminal to Suanbo in about 40 minutes (₩1,000). Follow the crowd and get off at the first stop in town, which is near the tourist information office.

Get around
Suanbo is small enough to cover on foot, which is good, as there are no other options anyway (aside from the occasional taxi from Chungju).

Do
Suanbo is a hot spring town, so the thing to do is to go hot spring dipping. Most all hotels offer entry into their spa for ₩3,000-5,000, but it's worth it to make the 15 minute hike up to the Park Hotel on the western outskirts of town, which has the best views and the only outdoor tubs in town (₩6000, open 06:00 to 21:00; separate facilities for men and women).

In winter, skiing at the nearby Blue Valley Resort (2 km away) is a popular option.

Buy
A market near the river sells all sorts of local specialties and handicrafts.

Eat
The local specialties are pheasant and rabbit, hawked by every restaurant in town, but you'll need to fork out ₩30,000-50,000 for a serving (feeds two or more). A more affordable option is sanche mountain vegetables.

Sleep
Suanbo has a glut of accommodation, most of it in older, grottier concrete behemoths from the 1970s, most of which will give you a room for around ₩30,000/night.

Connect
The tourist information office is in a little Korean-style hut in Multang Park, near the intercity bus terminal. Some English spoken, and you can pick up a handy town map from here.

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Suao

Suao (蘇澳; Sū'ào) is a city in Ilan County. It is famous for seafood and cold springs. Apart from that it's a rather small place and it doesn't seem to be frequented by western tourists. There is a large port and some industry.

By rail
There is a train station in Suao. It's on a fork from the railway line connecting Hualien and Taipei, so most probably you have to change in Suao-xin station. The line Suao-xin - Suao seems to be served by local trains only. If you travel from far you might want to buy a separate ticket (with reservation) to Suao-xin and then an ordinary ticket to Suao.

By road
By car, it is at the southern end of National Highway 5.

Get around
There is no local public transport, but as the place is fairly small, walking is not a problem. Alternatively you can always use a taxi.

Cold springs

 * The famed cold springs are a quick walk from the train station.
 * There are two publicly accessible places where you can bath in the spring: the "main" areal and the so-called "Alishin spring". To get to both: from the train station walk straight to reach the main road, turn left and eventually it will be on your right side, first the main areal, then the Alishin areal (both are not far from the station).
 * The "main" area: Entrance fee is NT$70 for adult with discounts available for kids, seniors, etc. (as of Aug 2011) It's possible to both swim in the spring in an open-air (though covered with light roof) pools and in private (indoor) pools. It's also possible to drink the spring from a tap provided in the areal.
 * The Alishin spring is probably less-known and from the outside looks less fancy.

Buy

 * Clogs - both modern and traditional from Baimi Clog Village.

Eat
There are many cheap eateries along the main street close to the train station. English is a problem though.

Sleep
As of Aug 2011 it's difficult to find any hotels in Suao with websites in English. Taking into account the size of Suao it might be enough to stay elsewhere (e.g. Hualien) and make a daily (or shorter) trip, as there's not that much to see.

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Subang

There is more than one place called Subang:

Malaysia

 * Subang - a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, known for Subang Airport
 * Subang Jaya - a city in Selangor

Indonesia

 * Subang (West Java) - a city in West Java province in Western Java

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