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Warwick (New York)

Warwick is a charming and wealthy historical town of 32,000 (2020) in Orange Country, just across the state line from northwestern New Jersey.

Understand
This article covers the Villages of Florida, Greenwood Lake and Warwick and the hamlets of Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, Little York, Pine Island, New Milford and Sterling Forest.

By car
I-84 is the nearest major roadway. Local routes 94, 13, and 17A all go through Warwick. Parking on Main St is metered, but there's a free 4-hour lot on Main St (near the church and CVS), and a free 12-hour lot on Spring St, a block behind Main St.

By bus
NJ Transit buses 196 and 197 provide transport to Warwick from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Get around
Most sites, shops, and restaurants are centered around Main Street and its side streets, and that downtown area is easily walkable.

Do

 * Summer Arts Festival
 * Warwick Valley Jazz Festival
 * Hudson Valley Jazz Festival (where Richard Kimball performed)

Eat
Warwick boasts a surprising number of restaurants and other eateries, in the village center and within the larger town boundaries. Many are located around Main St and South St, especially in the area immediately around the railroad station.
 * Tuscan Cafe, South St, has hot drinks and various baked goods (including vegan options!) made fresh on-site. With eclectic, homey seating and local artists' work on the walls.

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Warwick (Rhode Island)

Warwick is a city in Rhode Island just south of Providence. It is the second largest city in the state, with 83,000 people (2010). Warwick is home to Rhode Island's main airport, T.F. Green Airport, which serves the Providence and Boston areas. It was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton, and played an important role in the Revolutionary War. It is popular among tourists for its colonial history and its location near beaches and saltwater bays.

Understand
Warwick was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton and is known as the second largest city in the state of Rhode Island. This city is known for its location near the salt-water beaches and the abundance of colonial history it has to offer. Most of Warwick lives in houses, apartments, or condominiums that have the luxury of having an ocean view since most of the city is surrounded by Narragansett Bay. With Warwick being the home of the state’s largest commuter airport, T.F. Green, it is an easy place to fly in and out of.

By car
Interstate 95 passes through Warwick. Interstate 295 also passes through Warwick, with exits at for getting to the malls and other popular centers. Or if you're looking for a more scenic view of the area, US Routes 1 and 2 follow the length of the coast just off the highways in communities just like Warwick. Routes 113 and 117 also pass through Warwick and are fairly heavily-traveled. Route 2 passes through Warwick and is known for its extensive shopping.

By train
Through the Warwick Intermodal Facility, the commuter rail service at T.F. Green Airport has access to the MBTA, which provides a one-stop ride to downtown Providence and Boston via the Providence/Stoughton Line.

Get around

 * RIPTA (The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority), . Services across all of Rhode Island. The Main RIPTA bus station is at Kennedy Plaza in Providence. The bus travels through Warwick and the rest of Rhode Island.  Bus stops are placed accordingly throughout the city.
 * Rent a car:
 * Budget Rental Cars, 2000 Post Road #27
 * Enterprise, 1101 Post Road
 * Priceline, 1074 Post Road
 * Dollar Rent A Car, 700 Jefferson Boulevard
 * National Car Rental, 2053 Post Road
 * Taxi cab:
 * Apponaug Cab Inc.,
 * Airport Taxi,
 * Bay Taxi,
 * Best Taxi,
 * Dave’s Taxi,
 * Friendly Cab,
 * A-1 Local Cab Company,

See
Warwick is a very seasonal location, considering a good portion of its outdoor locations appear along the Narragansett Bay. For this reason, finding things to do can sometimes be difficult, particularly during the winter. Still Warwick is one of the state’s biggest cities and there is plenty to discover - from galleries, to villages to colonial monuments, Warwick provides a myriad of exciting places. There are many historical landmarks within Warwick because of its colonial history.

Museums and galleries
The museums and galleries of Warwick provide a balanced presentation of modern and historical subject matter.

Villages
There are many interesting colonial villages located throughout the city of Warwick.

 * Apponaug Village Located off Route 1. Apponaug Village is a historic center settled in 1696. It was the center of trade and politics after the Revolutionary War, and was an important shipping port to Rhode Island.  Today it is commonly referred to Warwick’s downtown area.  Included in the village are Warwick City Hall, multiple churches, and the Warwick museum.
 * Conimicut Village West Shore Road. Conimicut Village’s history can be traced back to the founding of Warwick in1643. It was once a fishing village, but today features Conimicut Point Park and Conimicut lighthouse. While the lighthouse is not open to the public, it is still in use and is a historical structure. Conimincut Point Park is open to the public and is a great place to visit or take a drive through on a nice summer day.
 * Pawtuxet Village Located off Broad Street. Pawtuxet Village is the oldest village in New England, and one of the first constructed in Warwick. It is where rabble-rousers once burned the British ship, The Gaspee, at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. It was also one of the stops on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves before and during the Civil War. Walking tours of the village are available to the public. The village is also home to many small shops and restaurants. Many people visit this village during the summer when they are able to take in all that the village has to offer.

Landmarks

 * John Waterman Arnold House, 25 Roger William Circle, . W 9AM-9PM. Home of the Warwick Historical Society, the 1786 John Waterman Arnold house is a classic clapboard structure. With many features of late 1700s architecture including a beehive oven. The house is open to the public. It is used as an educational tool for Rhode Islanders.
 * Warwick Neck Lighthouse. Built in 1827, the Warwick Neck Lighthouse is last the traditional lighthouse built in Rhode Island. The lighthouse is located along the Narragansett Bay. Though not open to the public, the lighthouse is still in use today and is an impressive sight to see.
 * Passeonkquiss Coveland, off of General Hawkins St. on Narragansett Parkway. Offers an open area usually for fishing and boat launching into the Bay. Marine life and vegetation along with geese and ducks can be observed here as well.
 * Posneganset Pond, off of Warwick Ave. A large pond open for fishing or swimming. It is a great place to go when the weather is nice. Be careful during the winter as this pond freezes over and can be considered dangerous.
 * Pawtuxet Cove, off of Narragansett Parkway. Located adjacent to Pawtuxet Village. A hot spot for fishing and boat launching, as well as some occasional Cove is about a mile northward of Gaspee Point through a channel.
 * Rocky Point Amusement Park Located in the heart of Warwick Neck, this amusement park was opened in 1847 by Captain William Winslow. It quickly became a hot attraction for people all around the state. The park was in its prime in the mid-1900s with such rides as a Log Flume, "Free Fall", and a loop roller-coaster named "Corkscrew". However, in the 1990s, due to some poor business decisions, the company went bankrupt. There are no longer rides or cotton candy stands; it's now a mile-long asphalt walk-through of a piece of Rhode Island history that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Much of the park is fenced off from the public.
 * Passeonkquiss Coveland, off of General Hawkins St. on Narragansett Parkway. Offers an open area usually for fishing and boat launching into the Bay. Marine life and vegetation along with geese and ducks can be observed here as well.
 * Posneganset Pond, off of Warwick Ave. A large pond open for fishing or swimming. It is a great place to go when the weather is nice. Be careful during the winter as this pond freezes over and can be considered dangerous.
 * Pawtuxet Cove, off of Narragansett Parkway. Located adjacent to Pawtuxet Village. A hot spot for fishing and boat launching, as well as some occasional Cove is about a mile northward of Gaspee Point through a channel.
 * Rocky Point Amusement Park Located in the heart of Warwick Neck, this amusement park was opened in 1847 by Captain William Winslow. It quickly became a hot attraction for people all around the state. The park was in its prime in the mid-1900s with such rides as a Log Flume, "Free Fall", and a loop roller-coaster named "Corkscrew". However, in the 1990s, due to some poor business decisions, the company went bankrupt. There are no longer rides or cotton candy stands; it's now a mile-long asphalt walk-through of a piece of Rhode Island history that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Much of the park is fenced off from the public.
 * Pawtuxet Cove, off of Narragansett Parkway. Located adjacent to Pawtuxet Village. A hot spot for fishing and boat launching, as well as some occasional Cove is about a mile northward of Gaspee Point through a channel.
 * Rocky Point Amusement Park Located in the heart of Warwick Neck, this amusement park was opened in 1847 by Captain William Winslow. It quickly became a hot attraction for people all around the state. The park was in its prime in the mid-1900s with such rides as a Log Flume, "Free Fall", and a loop roller-coaster named "Corkscrew". However, in the 1990s, due to some poor business decisions, the company went bankrupt. There are no longer rides or cotton candy stands; it's now a mile-long asphalt walk-through of a piece of Rhode Island history that overlooks Narragansett Bay. Much of the park is fenced off from the public.

Do
Warwick provides fun activities for residents and visitors to participate in throughout the year. There are many events and places to be noted.

Events and places

 * Gaspee Days Festival The Gaspee Days Festival is held over Memorial Day weekend. It celebrates the history of Warwick’s colonial villages and features an arts and crafts fair, costume contests, a golf scramble, fireworks, and a reenactment of the burning of The Gaspee. There is also an essay contest, proclamation ceremony, colonial encampment, road race, parade and raffle.
 * Summer Concert Series, x6504. The summer concert series features a variety of artists. The events are held at various parks in Warwick on Wednesday nights from Mid-June to Mid-August.
 * Warwick Heritage Trail The Warwick Heritage Trail provides numerous routes for sightseers to follow throughout the state. The trail runs from upper Narragansett Bay to the western hills of Rhode Island, and includes numerous historical sites along the way.
 * Conimicuit Beach, Off of West Shore Rd., Conimicuit Beach offers a relaxing view and small park. In the summer a lemonade truck is a constant sight, and so are families flying kites, children in the playground and couples watching the sunset from one of the many benches overlooking the ocean.
 * Oakland Beach This location offers a sea wall and extensive free beach access. There are festivals and carnivals that take place throughout the summer and visitors can take part in casual and fine dining right on the boardwalk. The park is great for children to play on. Surrounding the beach there are many restaurants so you won't go hungry. A baseball field and Basketball Court is on the way out of the beach.
 * Warwick Cove, Wharf Road. Boating is one of the most popular activities in the summer in Warwick, since the city is set along 39 miles of coast. In Warwick Cove, sailors can pilot their own crafts, rent one, or take instructions. Fishing for marine and freshwater fish is also very popular here.
 * Buckeye Brook Marsh and Pine Tree Preserve, Draper Avenue. The Buckeye Brook empties freshwater into the southwestern end of Mill Cove, creating a large salt marsh. The brook houses herring, mute swans and herons. The pine tree preserve borders the salt march.
 * Warwick City Park/Buttonwoods Beach, Asylum Rd., x6404. The 126-acre beaches of Buttonwoods once hosted parties in the 1800s that popularized New England clambakes. Today the park features bike paths, nature trails, open fields, and sandy beaches. In addition, there is a dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs.
 * Winslow Fields in between West Shore Rd. and Main Ave. Winslow Fields are a popular location for mainly a Girl's Softball League, but also sports a soccer field across the street. The baseball area has more than 5 fields, all with dugouts and the standard baseball diamond. When league games aren't in session, the fields are open for public use but strictly prohibit any sort of animal to accompany you. In the center of all the fields is a snack stand that only runs during league games, but when it is open it is a quick, delicious substitute for the fast food joints in the area. Along with fully functional restrooms there is also a playground area for younger children of the area. These fields are a big part of a lot of local residents lives, but with the airport attempting to expand, it could be in danger. T.F. Green Airport has an expansion plan and one of the runways is next to the fields. The airport has already bought out many houses surrounding the field and demolished them so one can only wonder when they will strip the community of this wonderful outlet for our youth.
 * Warwick City Park/Buttonwoods Beach, Asylum Rd., x6404. The 126-acre beaches of Buttonwoods once hosted parties in the 1800s that popularized New England clambakes. Today the park features bike paths, nature trails, open fields, and sandy beaches. In addition, there is a dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs.
 * Winslow Fields in between West Shore Rd. and Main Ave. Winslow Fields are a popular location for mainly a Girl's Softball League, but also sports a soccer field across the street. The baseball area has more than 5 fields, all with dugouts and the standard baseball diamond. When league games aren't in session, the fields are open for public use but strictly prohibit any sort of animal to accompany you. In the center of all the fields is a snack stand that only runs during league games, but when it is open it is a quick, delicious substitute for the fast food joints in the area. Along with fully functional restrooms there is also a playground area for younger children of the area. These fields are a big part of a lot of local residents lives, but with the airport attempting to expand, it could be in danger. T.F. Green Airport has an expansion plan and one of the runways is next to the fields. The airport has already bought out many houses surrounding the field and demolished them so one can only wonder when they will strip the community of this wonderful outlet for our youth.
 * Winslow Fields in between West Shore Rd. and Main Ave. Winslow Fields are a popular location for mainly a Girl's Softball League, but also sports a soccer field across the street. The baseball area has more than 5 fields, all with dugouts and the standard baseball diamond. When league games aren't in session, the fields are open for public use but strictly prohibit any sort of animal to accompany you. In the center of all the fields is a snack stand that only runs during league games, but when it is open it is a quick, delicious substitute for the fast food joints in the area. Along with fully functional restrooms there is also a playground area for younger children of the area. These fields are a big part of a lot of local residents lives, but with the airport attempting to expand, it could be in danger. T.F. Green Airport has an expansion plan and one of the runways is next to the fields. The airport has already bought out many houses surrounding the field and demolished them so one can only wonder when they will strip the community of this wonderful outlet for our youth.
 * Winslow Fields in between West Shore Rd. and Main Ave. Winslow Fields are a popular location for mainly a Girl's Softball League, but also sports a soccer field across the street. The baseball area has more than 5 fields, all with dugouts and the standard baseball diamond. When league games aren't in session, the fields are open for public use but strictly prohibit any sort of animal to accompany you. In the center of all the fields is a snack stand that only runs during league games, but when it is open it is a quick, delicious substitute for the fast food joints in the area. Along with fully functional restrooms there is also a playground area for younger children of the area. These fields are a big part of a lot of local residents lives, but with the airport attempting to expand, it could be in danger. T.F. Green Airport has an expansion plan and one of the runways is next to the fields. The airport has already bought out many houses surrounding the field and demolished them so one can only wonder when they will strip the community of this wonderful outlet for our youth.

Buy
Warwick has gone from being a small suburb of Providence to becoming a busy city in itself. Many major retail chains have moved into locations in Warwick as it is in the center of the state, but more accessible than Providence.

Bald Hill Rd, RI Rt. 2, has become a retail hotspot. The Warwick stretch of Rt. 2, is littered with chain restaurants and retail stores. Along the stretch are Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Barnes and Noble, Target, and more. They are part of number of large outdoor shopping centers, within a few miles of one another. All are located a short drive from the Warwick Mall, but traffic is often heavy.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from and the beauty of it all is they never really get expensive.

Budget
Budget is usually a quick stop, something you're craving but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Prices range from $2-8.

 * Dear Hearts Ice Cream, Open seasonally (usually beginning in late April) with three locations around Warwick (Pawtuxet Village, Norwood, and Wildes Corner) serving delicious and reasonably priced soft serve, cones, and cups of ice cream in additional to milkshakes. A wide variety of flavors to appeal to all.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.
 * Nick and Joan's Place, Warwick Ave., For over 25 years Nick and Joan's place has functioned as Warwick's hole in the wall diner. Offering wieners, sandwiches, breakfast fare, and a hot cup of coffee this family-run establishment is a budget friendly place to relax for breakfast or lunch.

Mid-range
Mid-Range consists of mostly the chain restaurants or restaurants very similar to chains. These are places you want to sit and eat as a family or just take your significant other to but are still a pretty quick fix. Prices range from $7-16.

 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.
 * Smokey Bones, 31-B Universal Blvd., +1 401 821-2789. Nice southern restaurant atmosphere.  Great ribs and steaks. A great place to go with the family during the week or on the weekend.  This restaurant is also a great place to watch sporting events, but get there early because it gets packed for games.

Splurge
Splurge consists of a few popular Warwick restaurants that are not outrageously priced. You can only get these in Warwick! They are still a nice place for a family to go and have a good time. They are very popular and great for special occasions such as birthday celebrations or anniversaries. Prices range from $10-23.

Drink
Rhode Island has a large and diverse number of bars many of which are located in Warwick. From family bars and grills to taverns to watch your favorite Sunday football games, With the variety of bars you're sure to find one that suits your style. Whether you want a fuzzy navel or Budweiser you can find it all in Warwick.

Stay safe
Warwick was once listed as the 19th safest city in the country. Warwick is still a very safe community and little violence or crime is committed. Feeling safe in this city is something that you don’t have to worry about.

Go next
If you're looking for additional activities just outside of Warwick some additional places of interest include AMF Lanes (1450 Elmwood Ave, Cranston) and Roger Williams Park (also accessible from Elmwood Ave.) The Providence Place Mall is 20 minutes away and is a great destination for shopping as the mall is larger than the one in Warwick.

Adjacent Providence or nearby Newport make good next destinations.

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Warwickshire

Warwickshire (pronounced "Worrick-sher" or "Worrick-sheer") is a county in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. The county is noted for being located at the very heart and centre of England, as well as for its many historical and cultural attractions.

Towns

 * – the county town and site of Warwick Castle, one of England's finest
 * – a picturesque town and the site of the magnificently ruined Kenilworth Castle
 * – elegant spa town. Regency splendour of the Parade
 * – birthplace of the sport
 * – the town of Shakespeare's birth and one of the most visited places in Britain
 * – elegant spa town. Regency splendour of the Parade
 * – birthplace of the sport
 * – the town of Shakespeare's birth and one of the most visited places in Britain
 * – the town of Shakespeare's birth and one of the most visited places in Britain

Villages

 * – large village, known for its airfield and nearby manor house Charlecote Park

Understand
Warwickshire began as a division of the kingdom of Mercia in the early eleventh century, and its name was first referenced in 1001, with "Warwick" meaning "dwellings by the weir". Coventry was particularly important during the Middle Ages due to its role in the textiles trade, and it dominated Warwickshire at the time. The county played a key role in the English Civil War. During the Industrial Revolution it became one of the most important industrial counties in England due to its containing Birmingham and Coventry.
 * Visit Warwickshire website

Stay safe
As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire or Police when connected.

Go next

 * Staffordshire
 * West Midlands (county)

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War zone safety

War zones or former war zones, often called hostile environments, are distinctly dangerous. It is highly unusual for anyone other than professionals sent with a specific mission, or locals who cannot or will not leave, to be wandering around war zones. Diplomatic missions are typically unable to provide any assistance to their citizens who are travelling in war zones.

Some people must travel to these areas as part of their job; these include soldiers, reporters, diplomats, military or security contractors, and often people employed by various governments, international agencies and NGOs to provide relief from some of the ravages of war, to deal with refugee problems, or to rebuild after a war. Usually, those people will have had special training and the organization will provide extensive support — almost always a professional security team and heavily-secured buildings, often armored vehicles and/or armed guards for any required travel. They may also be partly protected by diplomatic immunity, by press credentials, or by some symbol like a Red Cross or the blue helmets of UN peacekeepers.

Going into such an area for tourism is a spectacularly bad idea since you may not have the training and will certainly not have the backup or protections that the professionals do. If your country has military forces in the area or is supporting one side in the conflict, those groups are quite unlikely to think their mission includes protecting tourists but the other side is almost certain to consider you hostile. Even a tourist with no hostile intentions may provoke heated reactions; among other things, you may be taken for a spy. Tourists can be just as much a target of hostility as any military force. Indeed, tourists are a soft target, much easier to attack than the professionals. Some may be specifically targeted because of their home country, religion or ethnic group.

In some areas, such as Afghanistan and the southern Philippines, tourists are prime targets for kidnapping. Many national governments have a policy of not paying ransoms for citizens who are kidnapped to avoid (effectively) subsidising kidnapping. Even if your government, employer or family is willing to pay a ransom, some of the kidnappers would rather have a beheading video that helps publicise their cause than just get some money.

Safety advice
In general, national governments strongly advise against visiting war zones for any reason, and only send diplomats and other official representatives into these areas when they are accompanied by security teams or are located in a well protected area. Other organizations also provide safety information to groups such as Non Governmental Organisations and Humanitarian Aid Groups that work in war zones.

Sources of information and travel advisories include: Wikipedia also has a list of ongoing conflicts, though it should not be assumed to be entirely up to date or accurate.
 * Australian Department of Foreign Affairs - Smartraveller provides travel advice for countries and events, travel tips and safety information
 * Canadian federal government's Travel and Tourism website includes travel advice and advisories for travel to foreign countries
 * British Foreign & Commonwealth Office provides travel advice
 * International NGO Safety Organisation exists to provide information and assistance to enable safer circumstances for NGOs
 * US State Department provides travel advice, warnings and country information.

Passports
If you are a dual citizen, it is likely wise to carry only one of your passports for some travel. For example, if you have both Israeli and Russian passports, you might be safer identifying as a Russian in some countries. However, to visit countries that have sanctions against Russia, you might need to use the Israeli passport. Of course in most places you could use either, and there may be places where neither is a desirable choice; for example, many Afghans detest both Russians and Israelis.

Some travellers carry a camouflage passport, which is a faux passport "issued" by a non-existent country. Camouflage passports are used to throw off terrorists and abductors, who may be looking to single out a person from a specific nation. Camouflage passports cannot be used for official business, because anyone can purchase these passports with minimal identity verification. It is debatable whether these are worthwhile; they may fool a rather dumb attacker, but not one who searches you and finds the real passport, or who knows enough to realise the issuer is bogus, or who checks the visa stamps and notices the passport lacks one for the country you are in. In those cases all the bogus passport does is make the attacker angry.

Training courses
Anyone planning a visit to a country that could be considered a war zone should get professional training. Such courses are becoming increasingly easy to find. A search of the Internet for 'Hostile environment course' will probably provide the address of a local company. A course will normally cover all the issues discussed here in far greater detail, usually with practical experience. They can be a lot of fun too. A course will normally be from 2-5 days and will involve role play, a lot of first aid and sometimes weapons training. Most NGO staff, journalists, diplomats, et al., will have taken these courses.

 * Pilgrims Group offer training in the UK.
 * Athena Security & Intelligence Consultants (ASIC) offer training both in the UK and globally. They are experts in the delivery of Kidnap Avoidance and Hostage Survival training as well as offering a variety of other training specialisations.
 * OnPoint Tactical. located in the US. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape training for civilians and military alike.
 * War Zone Tours conduct regular hostile environment/anti-kidnap training for travelers visiting high risk regions of the world.
 * The UN has courses that are required for all staff it sends to such areas.

If an employer wants to send you to a war zone, ask them to pay for training.

Publications
Books and magazines dealing with wilderness survival are common, but publications dealing with war zones are few.
 * Robert Young Pelton's The World's Most Dangerous Places is a thousand-page-plus book that provides advice, contacts, and country by country information. His web site features a forum, Black Flag Cafe, for updates and contacts.
 * There is also the BBC TV series Holidays in the Danger Zone.

Land mines and unexploded ordnance
Most places that have seen armed conflict can be affected by mines or unexploded ordnance (UXO).

In some cases, unexploded ordnance may remain dangerous for decades after the conflict ends — for example, China has had some deaths in the 21st century from left over World War II munitions, and bombs from the same conflict are still discovered (and dangerous) in both Germany and the UK. In fact older devices are sometimes more dangerous than new ones because the explosives - or the trigger - break down over time.

There are still places off-limits due to mines in many parts of the world, including some where the conflict ended decades ago. After a few years heavily populated or heavily visited areas will generally have been cleaned up, but out-of-the-way places may still be dangerous.

Mines fall into two categories: anti-personnel and anti-tank.
 * The most common type of anti-personnel mine is dug into the ground and triggered when someone steps on it. Another type is attached to a tree or a wall and is equipped with a tripping wire; these are more likely to take out several people. If you trigger an anti-personnel mine, it explodes immediately; there is no click or any other warning like you see in the movies. These mines are not generally designed to kill; maiming an enemy combatant is more effective than killing since resources are needed to evacuate and treat the wounded.
 * Anti-tank mines will not normally be triggered if you step on one; they are designed to be triggered by a vehicle. They are considerably more powerful than anti-personnel mines, capable of stopping a tank or completely destroying a truck.
 * Some areas have both anti-tank and anti-personnel mines, to make clearing the mines more difficult.

Although booby traps may not involve explosives, given by their purpose and secrecy, they can also be considered as another kind of mines.

The best advice for any of these devices is to stay well clear. There are sometimes warning signs of their presence. This can be as subtle as an untouched field in the midst of a heavily farmed area or an abandoned house in a busy district. Packing crates for mines or ammunition may be present, where they have been discarded. A convenient path may be disused. Where mines/UXO have been found, the affected area may be marked. Red paint on rocks is a sure sign. Pieces of cloth or cans hanging from a fence is another. Dead cattle or a pattern of craters are also possible. The best source of advice may be from local people and humanitarian aid organisations such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or the United Nations group that is tasked to the area.

Even if minefields are marked, in time rain and rivers can move devices into other areas. This has been a problem in the Balkans, where death and injury from mines on river banks are common.

When in an area that is known or suspected to be mined, stay on paved roads when possible. If not possible, follow car tracks or well-trod foot paths. Should you, despite your best efforts, find yourself in a mined area, stop. Stay where you are and call for assistance from someone who knows what they are doing. If this is not possible, retrace your exact steps back to safety (this is very dangerous). If you have a long rod, you may be able to check for mines and escape the area. Insert the rod into the ground at a very shallow angle. Mines will not normally be triggered when they are hit from the side. You need to check an area just big enough for your foot. Keep doing this for every step. It could take hours, even days to get out of the danger area, but you should be alive. It's a bad idea to use pens or other short objects for this; remember that mines are designed to inflict injury on body parts near them!

The UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) publishes a mobile app, available free on Google Play. It is mainly aimed at aid workers but contains several useful tips on mine/UXO safety and a user can even claim a certificate in ERW/IED awareness if they pass the in-app tests.

Both UNMAS and groups such as the HALO Trust and Mag International sometimes recruit volunteers or paid staff to help eliminate land mines in various regions. Generally such work does not start until the shooting and bombing has ended, but it is not without risk.

There is an International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the Ottawa Convention of 1999 banning anti-personnel mines now has over 150 nations as signatories. However that convention does not cover anti-tank mines and some of the most important nations, including the USA, Russia and China, have not signed it. Neither North Korea nor South Korea has signed; both consider mines essential for defense against the other, and the area along their border has large numbers of both anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.

Most mines contain metal and are thus relatively easy to detect; those that don't are outlawed by another treaty, due to the long-lasting risk they pose because it is virtually impossible to make sure a former minefield has been totally cleared of them. Again, though, not all nations have signed, and not all deployed mines conform to such standard.

Insurance
Travel insurance generally does not cover you for travel to war zones. People who go to war zones as part of their work are usually covered by special insurance with very high premiums, the cost of which is usually borne by the employer.

Road blocks and checkpoints
Road blocks or checkpoints are common, not just in war zones. They will usually be hidden round a corner in the road (especially if they are not official). Road blocks are sometimes an opportunity for the people manning them to extort money or items from passers by. The people manning a roadblock are usually armed, often nervous, and sometimes various sorts of more-or-less crazy fanatic; it is important not to do anything likely to upset them. First, keep your hands in sight at all times; that way, no one will think you may have a weapon. Move slowly; do not make any sudden movements. Look pleased to see the people who have stopped you, even if you feel contempt for them. Be polite. Keep calm. A flustered, panicked individual is more cause for suspicion than an easy-going one. Try to stay in the vehicle. If this is not possible, try to stay together, especially if you or others in your group are female. Keep all doors locked and if possible windows closed. Keep any cameras hidden. Learn basic local language at least so that you can have at least a basic idea of what is being said or asked of or about you.

Do not photograph any military checkpoints, personnel, roadblocks or facilities. Also do not photograph sensitive areas like bridges, border checkpoints, communications facilities and airports. When in doubt, ask for permission beforehand. In many nations it is an offense to photograph these items even in peacetime — the military may suspect you are gathering information for hostile forces to use in an attack.

Kidnapping and abduction
There are techniques that can reduce the risk of kidnapping or abduction. Perhaps the most important are avoiding risky areas and having professional bodyguards or a security team. Should the worst occur and you are taken captive, there are things you can and should be doing in order to maximise the chances of safe repatriation and to minimise unnecessary harm befalling you or other captives. Specialist training in kidnap avoidance and hostage survival is available and should be sought by those intending to operate in high-risk areas, or even those personnel whose personal or corporate profile renders them at an increased risk of kidnap.

In any kidnapping/abduction, the kidnappers have the least control right at the start. As time passes, their control over the situation increases and the opportunity for the victim to act is reduced. Many kidnap attempts are foiled because the intended victim reacts to the attempt in a way that the kidnappers did not expect. If driving a vehicle, reversing away from danger or changing direction may help. Specialist courses are available for drivers.

Note that many governments have a policy of not paying ransoms to kidnappers. However, they seek to free their citizens who are taken hostage by working with the government of the country they are being held in and providing consular support to the family and employers of hostages. Due to the great dangers involved, government agencies only undertake raids which attempt to free hostages as a last resort and usually only in very specific circumstances; these operations often lead to the hostages being killed or wounded. As an example of the support governments provide to the victims of kidnapping, see the advice published by the Australian Government here.

Be sure someone from outside the country knows your agenda at all times and have regularly scheduled check-in times so that if you go missing an alarm can be raised shortly thereafter.

Shooting
If you are unfamiliar with firearms and what they can do, get training before you enter a hostile environment. As an unarmed civilian, your best bet is to avoid active conflict areas. Remember the basic fact that any gun is a weapon designed to kill.

Apart from combat scenarios, shots may also be fired as a way to express celebration or other emotions by locals, a common practice in conflict areas like the Middle East and Balkans. Stray bullets kill, and your best option is to seek firm cover, as falling stray bullets can penetrate weak covers like tile roofs.

Unlike movie and TV sound effects, real-life gun sounds vary. Pistols and silenced guns may sound like exploded balloons or firecrackers, while the sound of rifles and shotguns is more similar to the commonly known "bang" sound.

If you are shot at, move and move fast. If you can, move across the line of fire and not directly away from the shooting and seek cover. If you are part of a group, scatter in different directions. This may confuse the person with the firearm long enough to find cover. Pay attention to what direction the shots are coming from and going to if possible so that you know where to seek cover safely. Remember to breathe and try to remain calm.

Most importantly when taking fire as an unarmed civilian, remember one of Murphy's Laws of Combat: anything you do can get you killed, including doing nothing.

Do not take cover behind vehicles. Pistol bullets easily pass through both doors of a car; rifle bullets can pass through a vehicle lengthwise; grenades, mortars and cannon shells can destroy most vehicles altogether. Stopped or disabled vehicles are "bullet magnets" that draw fire. The best protection provided by a car or truck is its ability to move away at high speed. If forced to take cover behind a vehicle or inside one, put the engine block between yourself and the shooter — it rarely gets penetrated by small arms fire. Even when your vehicle is bulletproof, the bulletproof windshield may be penetrated if two or more bullets hit the same spot.

Walls, trees, and structures provide concealment but not cover. The 7.62 mm round used by the AK-47, a common assault rifle in war zones, can pass through a concrete block. The less powerful 9 mm pistol round can go through a dozen layers of sheetrock. The 12.7 and 14.7 mm rounds used by heavy machine guns and anti-material snipers can penetrate almost everything, including all kinds of bulletproof vests and helmets.

One rule of thumb is the 'three-second rule' which states if you need to move to another place of cover, it should not be more than a three second sprint away. A good phrase to remember is: 'I'm up, He's seen me, I'm down.' Basically, you are up out of cover and moving (fast), you assume the shooter has seen you and is taking aim, and then you are back down behind suitable defensive cover before he can fire. The saying that "Three on a match is bad luck" originated during World War I from this sort of thinking.

Note, however, that applying this rule in some situations is almost certain to get you killed. If the enemy knows where you are and is waiting for you to move, or if he is just covering a particular area and is ready to shoot anyone who appears there, then he can fire accurately in well under a second. Also, if he has an automatic weapon (as most military or guerrilla fighters do), then he need not take time to aim; he can just spray bullets in your general direction and hope one of them hits.

If you or someone else was shot, instead of taking out the bullet (leave that to be done at the hospital), your top priority is to stop the bleeding as soon as possible, while securing the casualty's airway. A quick bandage and fixation of wound before sending to hospital/arranging for medical evacuation should be followed, to prevent further bleeding and accidental injury due to bone fracture. Learn to use a tourniquet for wounds in the limbs.

Airstrikes

In war zones, it is not uncommon for belligerents obtaining air superiority to conduct airstrikes and missile strikes against enemy targets.

With the widespread availability of mass-market drones and 3D printers, irregular forces such as terrorists or insurgents have taken to producing their own drones in the 2010s and 2020s. While some of them are only used for reconnaissance, there are also those that are armed with explosives or air to surface missiles which take advantage of the usually weaker armour on the upper side of military vehicles.

Military drones are characterized by the loud buzzing noise that they make, like that of a bee or a lawnmower. You may also see the aircraft circling overhead.

Do not:
 * lie down and drop something on a road (it looks like you are laying an improvised explosive device);
 * run;
 * point at the aircraft.
 * attempt to conceal your face, including wearing medical masks in some situations.

These actions may result in the aircraft opening fire at you. Just pretend that you haven't noticed the drone.

Stay away from anything and anyone you suspect will be targeted, in which you risk being caught in the blast radius of the aircraft's weapons.

If your destination still retains some governance or civil defense abilities, wailing air raid sirens may be used to warn upcoming airstrikes. In such situations (see also Explosions below):
 * Grab the bag filled with necessities like durable food and clothes you prepared, and take it along.
 * Take cover in a shelter. As long as they aren't too shallow, metro/subway stations are generally good air raid shelters. They've been used from London in 1940 to Kyiv in 2022.
 * If there is no nearby shelter, head for a building, and place yourself as far as you can from windows, or other nearby fragile objects.
 * If no building is nearby, lie down on your belly and put your hands on the back of your head.

Explosions
The chances of being caught up in an explosion will depend upon your location. Avoiding high-risk locations, such as restaurants or bars frequented by people who could be targets, is a preventive option.

If there is some distance between you and the explosion site, you will see the explosion before the shock wave and explosion sound arrives at your location. Make good use of time to duck and cover immediately.

During an explosion:
 * If you are in a building:
 * Duck and take cover under a sturdy table or desk. Close your eyes, cover your ears and open your mouth to minimize blast injuries.
 * After the explosion, leave quickly, watching for obviously weakened floors and stairways. Stay low if there is smoke.
 * Check for fire and other hazards.
 * If you are trapped in debris, use a flashlight, whistle or tap on pipes to signal your location to rescuers. Also refer to tips at Earthquake safety.
 * Shout only as a last resort to avoid inhaling dangerous dust.
 * Once you are out, do not stand in front of windows, glass doors or other potentially hazardous areas.
 * Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand.
 * Leave as quickly as possible, as a common tactic is to trigger one explosion followed by another to catch crowds and rescuers.

CBRN defense
Although belligerents tend to be cautious when using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons, they are still powerful weapons that may be unleashed. The civil war in Syria, for example, had multiple instances where chemical weapons were used on the civilian population.

Nuclear Weapons
There is no defense against a nuclear weapon if you are within the blast radius. This can be only a few hundred meters for a "tactical nuke" such as might be fired from an artillery piece, but dozens of km for a large bomb detonated as an air burst to spread the effects most widely. The intense radiant heat, the gamma rays, or the neutrons for some bombs can also kill.

If you are further away, your main worry is radioactive fallout.

Fallout
All nuclear weapons produce fallout — radioactive dust that is blown high in the air and comes down over a wide area — and "dirty bombs" are specifically designed to maximize fallout; for example a hydrogen bomb can be wrapped with a layer of U238 to give more fallout. It is also possible to build a device that uses conventional explosives to spread radioactive material; this may appeal to some actors because it needs less technology and resources, but the effect is neither as severe or as widespread as fallout from a nuclear bomb.

The best way to deal with fallout is to leave any area where it is likely, that is anywhere downwind of a nuclear blast.

If that is not possible, go to a fallout shelter if you can. Failing that, the following measures will help:
 * Cover your nose and mouth with a cloth to reduce the risk of breathing in radioactive dust or smoke.
 * Don’t touch objects or fragments scattered by the explosion.
 * Quickly go into a building where walls and windows are intact to shield yourself from radiation.
 * Shut all windows and outside doors. Turn off fans and heating and air conditioning systems that bring in air from outside.
 * If walls and windows of the building are broken, go to an interior room and do not leave. If the building has been heavily damaged, quickly go into another building where walls and windows are not broken.
 * Once inside, take off your outer layer of clothing and seal it in a plastic bag, if available. If not, use whatever that can hold the clothing and can be closed and removed. Removing outer clothes can get rid of most radioactive dust.
 * Put the plastic bag where others will not touch it. If possible, isolate the plastic bag with bulky items.
 * Shower or wash with soap and water to remove any remaining dust.
 * If possible, tune to local radio or news for more instructions. You should also prepare for evacuating from the affected region.

Chemical and biological weapons
Although some chemical weapons have distinct smells (such as an especially strong bleach smell for chlorine), some (including Sarin and VX) can be odorless and colorless. Maintain your situational awareness, and if you find something wrong with your sense or surroundings, trust your instinct.

In a chemical or biological weapon attack:
 * Avoid any obvious plume or vapor cloud.
 * If chemical/biological weapon is released indoors (such as the case of the 1995 Tokyo Subway Sarin attack), leave the site as soon as possible and evacuate to higher or windward locations.
 * Evacuate from the site and into an intact building in order to shelter-in-place.
 * Lock doors, close windows, air vents and other openings.
 * Turn off fans, air conditioning, and forced air heating systems.
 * Go into a room with as few windows as possible.
 * Seal all windows, doors, and air vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape.
 * Improvise with what is on hand to seal gaps to create a barrier from any contamination.
 * Remove outer clothing and place it in a sealed plastic bag.
 * Shower or wash with soap and water. Flush eyes with water if they are irritated.
 * Put on clean clothes.
 * If possible, seek medical attention even if no symptoms develop.
 * Watch TV, listen to the radio, or check the Internet if available. You should also prepare for evacuating from the affected region.

Equipment
When transporting necessary equipment for your tour in war zones, you should comply with all customs and importation/exportation regulations — while your destination can be lawless, your departure place is usually not. For example, there have been cases where war correspondents are arrested by customs for arms trafficking after they bring PPEs like bulletproof vests and helmets without proper procedures.

Bullet-resistant vests
A bullet-resistant vest (sometimes called bulletproof vests or body armour) might save your life in some circumstances, but there are problems. No vest can protect body parts that it does not cover, and not all bullet-resistant vests will stop a knife; if knives are a threat, then you need to choose one that will or use two vests. Also, a vest cannot reduce the energy of a bullet, only spread it across more of your body. Getting hit is likely to feel about like being kicked by a horse; a huge bruise and perhaps a few broken ribs is certainly a lot better than having your heart pierced, but it is still definitely not good.

Vests that are reasonably light and comfortable will stop nearly all pistol bullets and shrapnel, but nothing heavier. In particular, vests with the common level IIIa rating will not stop shots from assault rifles. Armour strong enough to stop most rifle bullets exists, but it is heavy, bulky, uncomfortable, and conspicuous. Cloth alone cannot provide that level of protection; steel or ceramic plates are needed as well. No form of body armour can protect against a heavy machine gun or sniper round such as .50 calibre; some will prevent the bullet penetrating, but the trauma will still be lethal.

Vendors such as Miguel Caballero, Wonder Hoodie, Bulletproof Zone, Bullet Blocker, and Thyk Skynn offer clothing that looks fairly normal, even stylish, but is actually bullet-resistant. This may be a good option because it is less conspicuous and easier to wear all the time. Bullet-resistant backpacks, briefcases, laptop cases and shoulder bags are also available; these are also inconspicuous and they may handle heavier rounds than clothing since it is relatively easy to include armour plates in their design. Both the garments and the bags are expensive – ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars per item – but if your life is at risk and you can get the funds, it is obviously worth it. If an employer wants to send you to a war zone, tell them they should pay for this.

A pair of boots with steel in the soles, as used by construction workers, may somewhat reduce the damage if you step on a land mine but will not even come close to giving complete protection. However, they will protect against broken glass, sharp-edged rubble, and some types of booby traps.

Weapons
In some areas, some travellers go armed; for example civilian contractors in Iraq are sometimes advised to carry weapons. However, for most travellers, carrying a weapon will increase the risks rather than reducing them.

For one thing, if you are not well-trained in its use, any weapon is hazardous. Also, even if you are an expert, it may be useless if you are outnumbered or outgunned. Against several people with assault rifles, for example, reaching for a pistol is suicidal and even wearing one likely increases your chance of being shot.

Perhaps most important, if you carry a weapon, you are not a civilian. You will be seen as a spy or soldier, and treated as such by armed groups. The Geneva Convention on treatment of prisoners of war applies only to people who are in uniform or at least wearing some marker visible at a distance — such as an armband or a distinctive hat. The US routinely treats prisoners at Guantánamo Bay in ways that would be illegal if the Geneva Convention applied. Anyone going armed in a war zone while wearing unmarked civilian clothing is therefore taking a huge risk.

Traveling with armed guards is generally a better alternative than arming yourself.

First aid
A first aid course is beyond the scope of this article.

Remember if you need to use first aid that the first step is to stay calm and then get to safety and then apply first aid.

Basic first aid, such as what is taught by a local Red Cross in the USA or Canada, will show you how to treat minor injuries and perform CPR. These and similar courses are often inexpensive or free.

Hostile environment, combat medic, or "defensive medical" courses focus on control of bleeding, shock, airway management, and trauma care. They usually include training in the use of tourniquets, H-bandages, nasal airways, and hemostatic agents like QuikClot or CELOX.

LMS Defense provides combat medical training in the USA.

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Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach is a town of 21,000 people (2016) in Central Ontario on the shores of southern Georgian Bay. It is a popular summer tourist destination, featuring the world's longest freshwater beach. Over two million people visit Wasaga Beach every summer.

Understand
Visitor Information Centre, 550 River Road West, +1 705-429-2247 or +1-866-292-7242 (toll-free).

History
Wasaga Beach and the surrounding area was inhabited by the Huron (Wyandot) people for centuries before they were dispersed in 1650 by the French-allied Algonquin people. The word Nottawasaga is of Algonquin origin. Nottawa means "Iroquois" and saga means "mouth of the river"; the word "Nottawasaga" was used by Algonquin scouts as a warning if they saw Iroquois raiding parties approaching their villages.

In the early 1800s, Upper Canada was drawn into a struggle between Great Britain and the United States. Wasaga Beach evolved into a strategic location in the War of 1812 when the schooner HMS Nancy was sunk at her moorings in an effort by the Americans to cut the supply line to Fort Michilimackinac and points to the north and west. Lumbering was the main industry for the remainder of the 19th century. Logs crowded the river and the bay, floating down to feed local saw mills.

Wasaga Beach's unsuitable sandy soil contributed to the late European settlement of the area, as the lack of suitable farming land made it unattractive to settlers. In the 1820s the first sign of settlement in the area began as John Goessman surveyed Flos Township. Though unsuitable for farming, the Wasaga Beach area had an abundance of trees. In the late 1830s and throughout the rest of the century the logging industry would play an important role in the development of the area.

During the 1900s, families began to discover the beauty of the area and the beach gradually became a place for family picnics and holidays during the summer months. During the 1940s, while stationed at a nearby military base, servicemen from across Canada visited Wasaga Beach's amusement park, and they made Wasaga Beach known across the country. After the war, Wasaga Beach continued to be a popular place for cottages and day trips.

In 1934, the first overseas flight from mainland Canada, across the Atlantic to England and in a plane called the "Trail of the Caribou", used Wasaga Beach's long flat sandy beach as a take off strip.

In November, 2007, a major fire destroyed 90 per cent of the buildings along the street mall in the Beach One area. About 17 seasonal businesses were said to have been affected, including bikini shops, ice cream parlours, a restaurant, a motel and an arcade.

By car
Wasaga Beach is about 90 minutes north of Toronto. Usually accessed by taking Hwy 400 North and exiting at Hwy 26 in Barrie. Take a right at Sunnidale Corners. The next main road is Mosley St. take a right or left and it will take you parallel to Nottawasaga Bay. Right goes to the "main end".

By taxi

 * Teddy Bears Taxi, +1 705-444-4444
 * Wasaga Taxi, +1 705-429-5611

See
The 18-km white sand beach is the place to be. Depending on when you go there may be a lot of people there. One excellent thing to do is to go on the beach at night when everything is closed - very relaxing. Watch the sun set over the bay.

The beach is divided into sections, with the beaches numbered 1 to 6 from east to west, with off-beach public park areas, mostly with parking and all with toilet facilities. Beaches 2-4 benefit from shade trees, a bike trail and a playground. Beach 1 is the most touristy, with bars, beach-themed shops and fast food restaurants, attracting primarily young adults. Beach areas 3 to 6 have many seasonal waterfront cottages between the park areas; Shore Lane Rd. is used for jogging, biking and roller blading. There are two additional beaches nearby, New Wasaga Beach and Allenwood Beach that are cut off from the 1-6 areas by the river; these also have seasonal residents. The town publishes a map of all of these areas.

In the summer months it is a very popular place for beach volleyball and sunbathing. A boardwalk runs most of the way along Beach 1 and 2. Beach 1 draws the largest crowds, with the popularity of the beaches decreasing further west. East of the town limits, the beach continues east and north into Tiny Beaches, nearly as far as the tip of the Penetang peninsula. The beach in these areas is also fronted by many cottages and homes, but unlike in Wasaga Beach, the beaches are mostly private property.

The beach's position on the waters of Nottawasaga Bay means that summer temperatures are moderated somewhat by the water, so summer days can be quite comfortable especially when there is a breeze off Georgian Bay.

 * The Nancy Museum, off Mosley Street, +1 705-429-2728, houses the preserved hull of the British schooner HMS Nancy, which was sunk by a lucky shot by the Americans from the bay to the river during the War of 1812. Open late May - early October.
 * There is an arcade open during the summer months.

Do

 * Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, 11-22nd Street North, . The main beaches are part of the park. Walk the boardwalk or the beach or hike along the trails. Have a family picnic. Make sand castles. The beach is great for swimming. You can walk out a long way and the water remains warm and shallow. The beaches are numbered 1 to 6 from east to west. Beaches 1 & 2 are the liveliest and most beach events take place there. The other beaches are quieter and some offer better amenities for families (beaches 3-5 have family picnic areas and beaches 4 & 5 have playgrounds). Each beach has washrooms and changing facilities. In the winter, there is cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the park's trails.
 * There are many recreational trails that are used for hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Nottawasaga River offers game fishing and canoe routes.
 * In the winter, there are many miles of fresh groomed trails for snowmobiling thanks to the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and in part to the purchasers of the trail passes.

Buy
There are several shops open along the beach selling souvenirs, including t-shirts.

Sleep
There are many cottages, motels and campgrounds to stay at. For the teenage/early twenty year-olds, there's Sunshine Camp about 2 miles from the beach. It is an easy walk or even easier bike ride.

Go next
To the west, the town of Collingwood is located at the foot of Ontario's highest ski hill and offers lots of outdoor recreational possibilities, including hiking and golf. It also hosts an annual summer Elvis Festival.

The town of Midland is a 30-minute drive north. Midland features Martyr's Shrine, the only national shrine outside of Quebec, and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, a recreated 17th century French Jesuit mission headquarters.

The quaint town of Creemore, home of the Creemore Springs Brewery, is a 20-minute drive southwest via County Road 9 and Airport Road. Brewery tours are available.

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Wasatch Range

The Wasatch Range is a region of north central Utah consisting of the Wasatch Front and the Wasatch Back. The Wasatch Front is generally defined by the cities along the western side of the Wasatch Mountains, most of which are bordered to the west by either the Great Salt Lake or Utah Lake. At the center of the Wasatch Front is Salt Lake City, the state's largest city and capital. The majority of the state's population live in this region, with a population of more than 2.6 million (2018). The Wasatch Back consists of several valleys on the eastern side of the Wasatch Mountains.

The region stretches from Brigham City to Santaquin and includes the counties of Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah, Morgan, Cache, Davis, Weber, Rich, and the western half of Summit County. Not everyone agrees on the limits of the Wasatch Front, however; some people argue that Logan and Cache Valley are part of the Wasatch Front or that the region goes as far south as Nephi.

Cities

The cities along the Wasatch Range are grouped into valleys. (Listed in geographical order from north to south.)

Cache Valley

 * – home to Utah State University (USU); population 53,000.

Northern Wasatch Front

 * – generally considered the northernmost city of the Wasatch Front; population 20,000
 * – center of the northern Wasatch Front; old industrial city; population 87,000
 * – rapidly-growing bedroom community south of Ogden, near Hill Air Force Base; population 82,000
 * – home of Lagoon Amusement Park
 * – suburb north of Salt Lake City; population 46,000

Salt Lake Valley

 * – capital of the state, center of the LDS church and home of Temple Square, site of Salt Lake City International Airport; population about 200,000
 * – large mixed-use suburb southwest of Salt Lake City; population 140,000
 * – a large suburban city due south of Salt Lake City; population 63,000 within city limits
 * – mixed-use suburb near the center of the valley; population 51,000
 * – rapidly-growing mixed-use suburb west of Sandy; population 117,000
 * – mostly bedroom community in the southern portion of Salt Lake Valley, with a distinct commercial region; population 97,000
 * – bedroom community at the southern end of Utah Valley, population 51,000
 * - bedroom community between Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Canyons, southeast of Salt Lake City, population 34,000

Utah Valley

 * – home to Thanksgiving Point; population 76,000
 * – population 33,000
 * – mixed-use suburb alongside Provo in the southern Wasatch Front and home to Utah Valley University (UVU); population 98,000
 * – central city of the southern Wasatch Front and home to BYU; population 115,000
 * – bedroom community just south of Provo, home to the Springville Museum of Art; population 35,000
 * – home to the valley's main fairground; population 43,000
 * – home to Peteetneet Academty; population 21,000
 * – generally considered the southernmost town along the Wasatch Front; population 14,000

Snyderville Basin
Snyderville Basin in east of Salt Lake City through Parley's Canyon.

 * – Main venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics and home of the Sundance Film Festival; population 8,400

Heber Valley
Heber Valley is south of Snyderville Basin and east of Utah Valley. It can be accessed from Utah Valley via Provo Canyon.

 * – Near three large reservoirs, Jordanelle, Deer Creek, and Strawberry; population 17,000
 * – Soldier Hollow was the site of the 2002 Olympics cross-country skiing; population 6,000

Other destinations

 * – It is incorporated as a town, but it is mostly a ski resort.
 * – An island in the Great Salt Lake.
 * and – Natural attractions and ski resort.

Get in
The normal entry point to the Wasatch Front by air is Salt Lake City International Airport.

I-15 runs the entire length of the Wasatch Front (north-south).

I-80 cuts through Salt Lake Valley and Snyderville Basin (west-east).

Get around
The availability of public transportation varies throughout the region, ranging from good (Salt Lake City) to sparse (southern Utah Valley). Car is the most common method of transport. Within the Salt Lake Valley, the Trax light-rail system goes to most destinations.

Do

The Wasatch Front is a world destination for outdoor sports. Boasting incredible amounts of light powder snow, many ski resorts dot the mountains a short drive from Salt Lake City. A number of these resorts are storied in the annals of skiing history including Alta, which opened in 1938. In the summer the resorts can be explored for their tremendous beauty and for their mining history, which is extensive. Hikers will find a lifetime of trails in the Wasatch including the Pipeline trail in Millcreek Canyon, which is perfect for beginners and leads to impressive views of the Salt Lake Valley.

The area is also home to world-class rock climbing of a number of varieties. From quartzite in Big Cottonwood Canyon, to granite in Little Cottonwood Canyon, and limestone in American Fork Canyon a number of rock types form impressive structures and have led to the development of thousands of routes. Bouldering, sport climbing, and traditional climbing, and alpine climbing are all well represented. In the winter climbers can test themselves on a number of ice climbs, head to the local climbing gyms, or drive a few hours to the storied cracks and towers of the Utah desert.

The Wasatch Front also sports impressive mountain biking terrain, which includes beginner rides on dirt trails all the way up to extreme mountain biking at ski resorts. Salt Lake County is completing a paved trail to follow the Jordan River. This trail, which will be accessible in sections or a full cross-county adventure, will be a joy for all ages and will be open to walkers and bikers with informational signs and resting places along the way.

As one would expect for an area with so many athletes, the Wasatch Front features a number of races, from the Wasatch Powder Keg backcountry ski race to any number of small 5-km runs, there is almost always a race taking place.

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Wasco

Wasco is a city in Kern County in California's San Joaquin Valley.

Get in
Wasco is surprisingly well served by rail, with Amtrak providing six trains per day in each on its San Joaquins service between Oakland/Sacramento via Fresno, and Bakersfield

Get around
Wasco is a real small town. Do not be fooled by the population that it claims;there is around 8,000 people in the prison and perhaps 1,000 more in other correctional institutions.

You can walk through the whole town excluding the outskirts in little time.

See
Wasco is known for being the city of Roses. In fact if you buy roses in the U.S they probably came from Wasco so take a look around the fields or just pull over and enjoy your surroundings.

Do
Visit family that may be behind bars, (worry not visitors the prison is far from the town and is surrounded by spiky roses).

Buy
There is a dollar tree store. Other than that, your best bet is going down town, which is really just one street.

Go next

 * Bakersfield - Nicknamed "the country music capital of the West Coast", Bakersfield is the largest city in the southern San Joaquin Valley and is thus the best option for those seeking lodging, transportation, or other services.
 * Buttonwillow - Located southwest of Wasco, Buttonwillow offers additional lodging options and services and is home to the Buttonwillow Tree, a state landmark that gave the town its name.
 * Lost Hills - This town will be of most interest to travelers on I-5 who need fuel, food or other services. It is west of Wasco on Highway 46.
 * McFarland - Located northeast of Wasco, McFarland is a small farming community that may be best known for the cross-country team that inspired the 2015 movie McFarland, USA.

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Washburn

There is more than one place called Washburn:

United States of America

 * Washburn (Illinois) — A town in Illinois.
 * Washburn (Iowa) — A town in Iowa.
 * Washburn (Maine) — A town in Maine.
 * Washburn (Missouri) — A town in Missouri.
 * Washburn (North Dakota) — A town in North Dakota.
 * Washburn (Tennessee) — A town in Tennessee.
 * Washburn (Texas) — A town in Texas.
 * Washburn (Wisconsin) — A town in Wisconsin.

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Washburn (North Dakota)

Washburn is the a town in the Lakes and Gardens region of North Dakota.

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Washburn (Wisconsin)

Washburn is a city on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay in Northwest Wisconsin that offers multiple outdoor recreational opportunities, a spectacular cultural life, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Get in
The major routes to the city include:

 * From the west, U.S. Highway 2 via Iron River (27 miles), Superior (65 miles) and Duluth, MN (70 miles). Also connecting to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul via Interstate 35 (215 miles).
 * From the north, WI Highway 13 via Washburn (11 miles) and Bayfield (23 miles)
 * From the east, U.S. Highway 2 via Ironwood, MI (38 miles) and Michigan's Upper Peninsula
 * From the south, WI Highway 13 via Mellen (24 miles) and Park Falls (60 miles)

Get around
Take the Bart bus, or you could just walk because everything is by each other. You also can bike around. You could boat or canoe out to island or nearby towns. Most likely you would want to bring your own car because travel would be faster and easy.

See
The many murals that Ashland's artists have painted on the side of landmark buildings.

Lake Superior. It's the biggest fresh water lake in the world (by surface area).

The local parks. There are several parks in town with beautiful views.

Do
Ashland is a gateway to year-round outdoor recreation. There's inland and Great Lakes fishing and boating, hunting, hiking, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling and dog sledding, and more seasonal festivals in the area than you can shake a stick at.

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Washington

There is more than one place called Washington:

United Kingdom

 * Washington (England) - a town in Tyne and Wear
 * Washington - a village in West Sussex

United States of America

 * Washington, D.C. - The capital of the United States of America.
 * Washington (state) - A state in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America.

 * Washington (Connecticut) - a small town in Connecticut.
 * Washington (Georgia) - a small town in Georgia.
 * Washington (Illinois) - a city in Illinois.
 * Washington (Indiana) - a city in Indiana.
 * Washington (Iowa) - a small town in Iowa.
 * Washington (Missouri) - A city in Missouri.
 * Washington (Morris County, New Jersey) - A township in Morris County (New Jersey).
 * Washington (Warren County, New Jersey) - A township in Warren County (New Jersey).
 * Washington (North Carolina) - a town in North Carolina.
 * Washington (Pennsylvania) - a city in Pennsylvania.
 * Washington (Utah) - a town in Utah
 * Washington (Eau Claire County, Wisconsin) - a town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Also:
 * Washington Crossing - A place in the Philadelphia Region of the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Washington Parish - A region in the state of Louisiana.
 * Mount Washington State Park - A park in the state of New Hampshire.

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Washington (England)

Washington is a town in Tyne and Wear in the northeast of England. It was a small mining village but from 1964 became the core of a planned New Town, with a population of over 67,000 in 2011. It was part of County Durham until 1974 when the metropolis of Tyne and Wear was created.

The ancestral home of US President George Washington's family was Washington Old Hall, which you can visit.

Understand
Washington was just one of a series of small mining villages hereabouts: the coal lay deep but had profitable seams and associated industry up to the mid'20th century. Then these declined, but in 1964 Washington was designated as a "New Town". It was laid out in some 15 tracts, some around existing villages and others greenfield, and the grand concept was that each would have its own employment and amenities. The reality is that this created a sprawl of samey burbs with no real centre to the place except Galleries Shopping Centre.

It could have dwindled into a dormitory town for Newcastle, but was boosted with the arrival of Nissan in 1984. British car manufacture suffered from strikes, uncompetitive pricing and unreliability, and the Japanese brand Datsun seized the budget and midprice UK market. It rebranded as Nissan and set up locally, reducing transport times and giving access to the European Economic Area or EU. The plant was built on the former site of RAF Usworth / Sunderland Airport, and management insisted that only a single union would be recognised. The site now employs some 7000. It made the Bluebird, Primera, Ameira and Micra, and now makes the Qashqai, Juke and Leaf (even exporting them to Japan, which drives on the left like Britain) and is beginning to make electric versions of these. Its output is about 500,000 cars per year.

Get in
Newcastle International Airport is 14 miles northwest of Washington: take the Metro into Newcastle or Gateshead and change for the bus, see below. A taxi from the airport to Washington might be £22.

Washington was planned as a shiny modern town so the first thing they did was close the railway. Railways were dirty, obsolete, taxpayer-subsidised and (worst of all) heavily unionised. In the future, men would drive to work in British-built cars; the women would take the bus to go shopping, with head scarves drawn over their 1960s beehive hairdos.

Newcastle Central is the most convenient railway station, with frequent trains from London and the Midlands towards Edinburgh. Sunderland station is about the same distance but has fewer trains.

By bus: Long distance coaches flash past on the motorway and don't stop here, change at Newcastle.

Local buses are mostly run by Go North East:
 * X1 runs every 30 min from Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square to Gateshead, Washington (35 min) and Houghton-le-Spring, with alternate buses continuing to Peterlee.
 * Bus 2 runs every 30 min from Silksworth and Sunderland Interchange to High Barnes and Washington.
 * Bus 8 runs hourly from Sunderland to Washington, Chester-le-Street, Beamish Museum and Stanley.
 * Bus 50 runs hourly from South Shields (for Tyne ferry) to Boldon, Nissan factory, Washington, Chester-le-Street and  Durham.

is the bus station, on Galleries Retail Park.

By road follow A1(M) to Junction 64.

Get around
It's a sprawling district and you need your own wheels, which fortunately they manufacture at the northeast edge of town.

See

 * Pit Museum, Washington, Tyne and Wear.jpg
 * in 2021 is closed for refurbishment as a wedding venue. You can admire the exterior from the footpath along the Wear north riverbank.
 * : see Sunderland for this pseudo-Grecian monument to the first Earl of Durham, and for Herrington Country Park just south.
 * : see Sunderland for this collection of military vehicles, and for nearby Hylton Castle.
 * is the 1998 sculpture by Antony Gormley that you'll likely see on the road in, at the south edge of Gateshead.
 * : see Sunderland for this collection of military vehicles, and for nearby Hylton Castle.
 * is the 1998 sculpture by Antony Gormley that you'll likely see on the road in, at the south edge of Gateshead.

Do

 * The Leisure Centre south side of Galleries Retail Park has a gym, fitness classes, 25-m swimming pool, sports hall and squash courts. It's open daily 7AM-9PM.
 * Golf: nearby courses are George Washington GC (at Mercure Hotel, see Sleep), Ravensworth GC, Birtley GC, Wearside GC and Chester-le-Street GC.
 * Cricket: see Chester-le-Street for the Durham CCC ground, which also hosts Test matches.
 * Golf: nearby courses are George Washington GC (at Mercure Hotel, see Sleep), Ravensworth GC, Birtley GC, Wearside GC and Chester-le-Street GC.
 * Cricket: see Chester-le-Street for the Durham CCC ground, which also hosts Test matches.

Buy

 * The Galleries is the large shopping centre at the centre of Washington, by the bus station. It has over 200 shops and lots of free parking.
 * Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland have edge-of-town retail parks that might be handy for motorists. Best known is Metro Centre, on A1(M) west of Gateshead, but you'd only go that far for big-ticket items.

Eat

 * Lebanos in Galleries Shopping Centre is Lebanese, open daily 9AM-8PM.
 * Tim Horton's in the Galleries will revive homesick Canadians, daily 6AM-midnight.
 * The Forge next to Old Hall serves trad fare F Sa noon-3:30PM, 5-8:30PM; Su noon-6PM.

Drink

 * Many folk head into Newcastle for a drink, but Washington is cheaper.

 * Concord the village a mile north of the Galleries has Sir William de Wessyngton (see Eat), The New Tavern, The Middle Inn and The Speculation.

 * Fatfield on the riverbank has Biddick Inn, River Bar and The Havelock.
 * Crossroads Brewery near Concord produces mead. It's not to everyone's taste.

Sleep

 * The A1(M) runs west of town and the main cluster of accommodation is around Junction 64, the slip road for Washington.

 * There's another Travelodge north at Heworth, junction of A194 and A184.
 * In town Victoria Inn didn't open in 2021.
 * In town Victoria Inn didn't open in 2021.
 * In town Victoria Inn didn't open in 2021.

Connect
As of July 2021, the town has 5G from EE and Three, and 4G from O2 and Vodafone.

Go next

 * Newcastle upon Tyne is the buzzing nearby city.
 * Durham has a magnificent cathedral and sturdy castle.
 * Beamish is an extensive open-air industrial museum.

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Washington (Illinois)

Washington is a city in Western Illinois, just east of Peoria and the Illinois River. It was founded in 1825. Washington is home to around 17,000 people (2016).

By bus
The city of Peoria's CityLink bus system makes a stop at Sunnyland Plaza, in the Sunnyland area of Washington.

By plane
Just west of Washington, the city of Peoria is home to a regional airport that receives flights from around the country.

By car
U.S Route 24 passes on the outskirts of Washington.

By train
Amtrak has a station in Bloomington-Normal, about 50 minutes southeast of Washington.

Do
While there is not a ton of things to do in Washington, there is still a decent amount. If you're in the mood for a movie, check out Carmike Sunnyland Cinema 10. They almost always have all recently released movies showing.

Plaza Lanes is a good place for bowling. You can reserve lanes online if you want to make sure that you're able to bowl when you want to. The owners of Plaza Lanes are also working on moving away from only bowling and expanding the place into a full-blown "family center." Plaza Lanes also has a bar and grill.

A great place to get some exercise is Farmdale Reservoir, maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is about 20 miles of trails here some (or all) of which are good for hiking, biking, horseback-riding, and cross-country skiing (seasonal).

You can also be active outside by making use of the Washington Recreational Trail. This walking, jogging, and biking path runs for about 3-4 miles from N. Cummings Lane to N. Main Street.

Golfers will be glad to know that Washington is home to three golf courses. These are Hillcrest Golf Center Inc. (located on Washington Road; also has a small miniature golf course), Quail Meadows Golf Course and Driving Range (located on Centennial Drive; includes a pro shop and indoor golf course), and Pine Lakes Golf Club ( located south of Washington on Schuck Road).

Buy
The Washington Downtown Historic Square is home to about 30 specialty shops. These include an old-fashioned candy store, a sporting goods store, various places offering collectibles, an antique place, and a furniture shop.

Cherry Tree Shopping Center is an important shopping facility in the city. It is home to a Kroger's, K-Mart, Hallmark Store, a beauty salon, and more.

Between Washington and Sunnyland, there is quite a few chain stores that have recently been built. The most popular is definitely the Wal-Mart Supercenter. In the adjacent lots there is a Menard's, as well as a small shopping center housing, among other things, a GameStop.

Lindy's Downtown Market is the only privately-owned grocery store in Washington. Special treats that are available there are Jones' brand sodas and Fannie Mae candy.

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Washington (Morris County, New Jersey)

Washington Township is a township in Morris County in the Skylands region of New Jersey.

There are several places called Washington in New Jersey, including Washington township in Warren County, which is only a few miles away. The Washington on this page is most commonly referred to by residents as Long Valley.

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Washington (North Carolina)

Washington is a city on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. The architecture in the large residential and commercial Historic District captures later phases of Washington's history and development. Main Street in Washington's Historic Downtown is flanked by 19th and early 20th century commercial buildings punctuated with ornate brickwork.

Understand
This city of approximately 10,000 residents is located in northeastern North Carolina on the Pamlico River. It was the first city in America to be named after General George Washington, before he became the first president of the United States.

In its infancy, Washington was a regional shipping center because of its strategic location at the junction of inland and coastal rivers. The shipping heritage is evident in some waterfront commercial buildings from that era.

Drink
Market Street Pub, 143 North Market Street +1 252-623-2063. Bar with entertainment.

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Washington (Pennsylvania)

Washington is a city in the South Pittsburgh Region, Pennsylvania.

Understand
Washington is the county seat of Washington County.

Prior to the founding of Pennsylvania, the French call the area "Wissameking", the catfish place, after a Delaware Indian chief known as "Catfish". An early settler created a plot of land that he originally called "Bassett, alias Dandridge Town". Before the plot was registered, the name was changed to "Washington". The town was the center of the Whiskey Rebellion in the 1790s.

The town was incorporated in 1810.

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