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Lecce (province)

|Lecce (Italian: Provincia di Lecce) is the southernmost province in Apulia, the easternmost one in Italy. It is called "the Heel of Italy" due to its location on the Salento peninsula, of which it represents the southern half. The territory is bathed by the Ionian Sea to the west and the Adriatic on the east.

Cities

 * — Nicknamed "The Florence of the South" due to the vast amount of historic and artistic treasures, such as dozens of Baroque churches and palaces, a majestic 16th century castle, Roman theatre and amphitheatre. A triumph of elaborate architectures at every turn is definitely worth a complete tour.
 * — Fishing port city renowned for its seafood restaurants, a large old town on a walled island, miles of beaches and vibrant nightlife.
 * — Cultural centre of Salento during the Renaissance it is a true pearl of the Baroque architecture, also rich of museums, seaside villages and Nature Reserves such as Porto Selvaggio.
 * — The easternmost town of Italy boasts a well preserved old city with an imposing castle, several coves and a high cliff coastal road with a stunning view.
 * — Small picturesque town surrounded by a pleasant countryside, with miles of sea resorts including the "Maldives of Salento".
 * — Small inland town with several noble palaces and churches to visit and lively festivals.

Other destinations

 * — Southern extremity of the region, it is a relevant religious tourism centre and is full of 18th-19th centuries villas built in eclectic style and sea caves to explore.
 * — Lively village on the Ionian Sea rich of activities you can do related to sea and a promenade very vibrant at night.

History
The province is rich of megalithic monuments ― the highest concentration in Italy ― that prove the presence of human settlements since prehistoric ages. All of actual Apulia territory experienced an immigration wave from the Balkans, and in Salento peninsula this resulted in the develop of the Messapian people and the whole peninsula was then called Messapia, literally meaning "Land between the seas". This proud population founded several cities whose remains can still be admired today in few cases and left us also examples of pottery and ancient weapons stored in various museums.

In 8th century BC Greek people started to settle in Southern Italy founding cities ― including Gallipoli ― and fighting against the Messapians that were subdued and started to adopt Greek culture and alphabet. During the 3rd century BC the Romans conquered the area leaving notable traces in Lecce with majestic architectures that still last today. In later centuries the zone remained firmly part of the Byzantine Empire, preserving a strong part of its Greek heritage, including the use of the Greek Rite for the Mass, until the arrival of the Normans that unified all southern Italy under the Kingdom of Sicily in 1130 and started to latinize it again.

The actual province was part of the justiciarate ― later renamed province ― of Land of Otranto (Terra d'Otranto) together with the provinces of Brindisi and Taranto, that separated during 1920s and until that moment shared their fate. To Normans succeeded Swabians, Angevins, Aragonese and later Spaniards, that started to build dozens of coastal watchtowers as a defense against the Ottoman and Saracen pirate raids that frequently ravaged villages. During the two centuries of rule Spaniards contribute to the develop of the Baroque architecture in particular in the city of Lecce, that became the 2nd most important and rich town beside Naples ― capital city of the namesake kingdom.

After the Bourbon rule the Savoy dynasty created the Kingdom of Italy in 1860 and the area continued to stay under a condition of general poverty and marginality, with the loss of interest for its peculiar culture and tradictions until the process of revival started during the 1990s, including the rediscovery and valorization of its typical folk dance: the Pizzica, a variety of Tarantella. This province has experienced an incredible growth of tourism in the latest years, but it still remain an authentical land far from the discomforts caused by the international mass tourism, that is now beginning to discover its cuisine, music, tradictions and stunning landscapes.

Geography
The western Ionian coast is almost completely low, with the relevant exception of Porto Selvaggio close to Nardò, with bock rocks and fine sand beaches. The eastern coast from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto presents impressive high cliffs full of caves while north of Otranto it's again low and usually sandy. Just south of Otranto is located Capo d'Otranto (or Punta Palascìa) which is the most easterly point of Italy, just 72 km (45 mi) away from the coasts of Albania. According to nautical conventions this cape marks the point where the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea meet, while others argue that Santa Maria di Leuca, the southernmost tip of Apulia, marks the point. The province can be divided lengthwise in two areas with an imaginary line running from Gallipoli to Otranto. Above this line the territory is almost completely flat while below, in the area known as lower Salento (basso Salento) the landscape is slightly hilly, with crests ― called serre ― never higher than 200 m (655 ft). The typical landscape consists in vast stretches of red soil with thousands of olive trees, with fields bounded by miles of dry-stone walls, the whole thing with the continuous chirping of cicadas.

Talk
Italian is the official language and it's known by everyone, but if you walk along the streets of every city and village you will probably ear that most of inhabitants born before 1990 normally speak the Salentino dialect (salentinu), which is a variety of Sicilian language. In nine towns located south of Lecce people speak the Griko, a local variety of Greek language that is a residue of the Magna Graecia age. Today about 40,000 people know this language and they represent an ethnic and linguistic minority officially recognised and protected.

By plane
The closest airport is located just outside of the area, in Brindisi (), at about 35 km (22 mi) north of the city of Lecce and it is well connected through various bus shuttle services.

By car

 * From Northern Italy/Adriatic coast: take the A14 motorway (Autostrada) until the exit of Bari Nord, keep on the SS16 expressway (Strada Statale) and reached Fasano continue on SS379 towards Brindisi, here take the SS613 to Lecce. The route from Bari requires 1½ hr and it's really comfortable since it's a quite straightline path despite the name changes of the expressways.
 * From Taranto: to reach Lecce the best option is to take the SS7 to Brindisi, then keep SS613 to arrive in just under 1 hr. To reach the southern part of the province you can eventually take the SS7ter until Manduria and here SP359 (Strada Provinciale) to reach Nardò in a bit more than 1 hr.
 * From Naples: you can take the A16 motorway until Canosa di Puglia where it merges with the A14 and then drive southward following the route above reaching Lecce in a bit less than 4 hr. As an alternative you can take the A3 to Salerno, then continue on the A2 until the branch to Potenza and crossing Basilicata through RA5, SS407 and SS106 until Taranto and the SS7 to Brindisi. This second route will take about 20-30 min more but you will save €15 of toll and you could enjoy the stunning landscape of Basilicata.
 * From Calabria: take the A2 motorway northward until the branch SS534 to Sibari, here take the SS106 until Taranto.

By bus

 * Marino provides links from major Italian cities and some localities of France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland to Lecce, Gallipoli, Maglie and Otranto.
 * Miccolis connects main localities of Campania, Basilicata and central Apulia to Lecce, Gallipoli, Maglie and Otranto. The Naples-Lecce route takes 6 hr for a cost of €36.40.

By train
Lecce is quite good connected with towns on the Adriatic coast, with direct trains everyday from Bologna and Rimini. Travel times from Rome and beyond can be long instead. Night trains with sleeping couches are available, and often they're a better bet. Check the site of the national rail operator Trenitalia for detailed info.

By car
The province is served by five major expressways that provides fast links between main cities and tourist localities, while other important roads sometimes pass through inland towns and villages reducing themselves to urban streets with one lane for each direction. The SS613 runs from Brindisi to Lecce and represents the main road gateway for the area. Lecce is surrounded by a ring road called Tangenziale from which two other expressways branch off: the SS16 to Maglie and Otranto and the SS101 to Nardò and Gallipoli, it then merges into SS274 towards Santa Maria di Leuca. Here also ends the SS275 starting in Maglie that has features of a dual carriageway road for part of its length. Other main routes are SP359 from Manduria ― province of Taranto ― to Nardò and the coastal road from Santa Maria di Leuca to Otranto, with a truly stunning view.

By taxi
LecceTaxi links several destinations in the whole Salento area to/from the capital city.

By bus
During summer the province manages the service Salentoinbus with 12 lines connecting the most relevant destinations on the coast and inland. This helpful service is managed from June to September but in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its duration has been reduced only to the months of July and August. Detailed info about 2021 summer season still have to be confirmed.

Castles
Several castles and fortresses are spread over this peripheral land of the ancient Kingdom of Sicily (and later of Naples) since the high Middle Ages, and many of this period structures have been converted into noble palaces over the years. Most of castles were built between 15th and 16th centuries, period of general militarisation of this area and features imposing bastions and internal courtyards. The most majestic ones are: Aragonese castle of Otranto, Acaya Castle (part of a fortified village), Copertino Castle, Gallipoli Angevin Castle, Castle of Charles V in Lecce and De' Monti Castle in Corigliano d'Otranto. Other relevant structures can be admired or visited in Andrano, Acquarica del Capo, Caprarica del Capo, Castro, Felline, Melendugno, Nardò (Acquaviva Castle), Salice Salentino (Monaci Castle), as well as several other minor ones.

Coastal towers
Since early Middle Ages the coasts of this province frequently suffered pirate raids first by Saracens and then by Ottoman corsairs, that tried to take slaves from the local population and in few cases completely destroyed entire villages. Under the rule of Emperor Charles V of Habsburg the construction of a new defense system was ordered and about 60 watchtowers were built in the actual province. Unfortunately many of them are in poor condition while others have been restored and can be admired from the outside, since most of them are private properties and are open to public quite rarely. They're all built in local limestone bricks with a circular or square plan and usually they present two levels with an external string course. Nowadays most of seaside localities are named "tower something" since coastal villages expanded around them.

Festivals
Some annual events are really not to be missed, the most relevant one is without doubt: A large number of minor local festivals (sagre) take place in villages, especially during the summer season, representing a truly immersive way to discover food and music. Another opportunity to live local tradictions are the patronal feasts (feste patronali), strongly felt and awaited by inhabitants. In these occasions even the smallest village has its streets decorated with luminaries (parazioni) and numerous stands to buy local handicraft items and dishes. The greatest patronal feast in Southern Italy is held in Scorrano ― halfway between Gallipoli and Otranto ― from 6 to 8 July and it's a unique example of elaborated luminaries, fireworks and music.

Eat
Salento cuisine would merit a dedicated page and its most famous dishes are native of the Lecce area.

Savory dishes
Pasta and chickpeas (ciceri e tria) has become the symbol of Salento cuisine, consisting in wide noodles similar to tagliatelle fried in olive oil and boiled in a pot with chickpeas and vegetables soup. Taste the puccia, a bread made of durum wheat flour and popular bread-based snacks including the uliata (sticks filled with black olives) and the pizzu (filled with olives, tomato and eventually onions and slices of pepper), with different possible varieties. An appreciated street food is the rustico, a savory pastry of circular shape made of puff pastry sheets filled with tomato sauce, mozzarella and béchamel sauce. Another typical dish are the bulbs of tassel hyacinth, called lampascioni and usually enjoyed in oil. Another popular street food are the pittule, yeast dough fried in oil, sometimes filled with onions, tomatoes, capers, black olives, salted anchovies, and hot red pepper (alla pizzaiola) or tasted hot with splash of nutella cream.

Desserts
Native of this land is the Lecce cake (pasticciotto leccese), a small pastry made of sweet crust and filled with custard, also if new varieties have developed in latest years, two above all: nutella and pistachio cream. This traditional pastry was invented in the 18th century and it's commonly eaten at breakfast, better if warm. Common to other coastal Italian regions is the cupeta, a crunchy dessert consisting in bars of caramel toasted almonds resembling a nougat. A popular semifreddo dessert is the spumone, a dome-shaped ice-cream flavoured with hazelnut and chocolate, filled with sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in various liquors. A typical Christmas specialty are the purceddhruzzi (literally meaning piglets) that are almost identical to Neapolitan struffoli.

All of these specialties can be tasted not only in restaurants — sometimes sold at an excessively high price — but also at the various festivals held around the province in particular during summer.

Drink
The northwestern area of the province is home to production of Negroamaro wine, literally meaning "black [and] bitter", one of the most renowned red wines of Apulia characterised by a deep color, medium-full tannins and dark berryfruit flavors. One of its finest variety is the Salice Salentino DOC, which is blended with the highly scented Malvasia Nera for a 15% that weakens the typical bitterness of the Negroamaro dominant component.

Among alcoholic beverages is also common the famous Limoncello, not produced on industrial scale but instead widespread realized homemade by many people equipped just with few lemon trees.

To be tried is also the Lecce coffee (caffè leccese), an iced coffee consisting in a common espresso coffee served still hot in a wide glass with ice cubes and 2/3 spoons of almond milk, that replace sugar. This beverage can be tasted in every single bar of the province and beyond and it has become a true ritual to refresh during hot summer afternoons.

Sleep
This area has experienced an enormous growth in tourism, especially linked to sea and therefore concentrated in summer months, when most of events and festivals take place. A large amount of Bed and Breakfast accomodations were created ranging from studios, in particular in seaside resorts, to magnificent noble palaces in inland old towns as well as the numerous masserie completely renovated at this aim. Selection of overnight accommodation is large. You can take a look at the main B&B in the area here.

Go next
Discover the neighbouring provinces of Brindisi and Taranto to complete the tour of Salento peninsula. The enchanting villages of Itria valley, including the world-famous Alberobello, are at about 1 hr by car from Lecce, while the dramatic landscapes of Matera can be admired in less then 2 hr of drive from Lecce.

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Lecchi in Chianti

Lecchi in Chianti is a tiny farming community in the Chianti in Tuscany. It is located close to Siena.

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Lecco

Lecco is a large town on the southeastern end of Lake Como in Lombardy, a region in Northwest Italy.

Understand
Surrounded by tall mountains, Lecco is very picturesque and makes for a perfect start for mountaineering expeditions, but is not as popular as Como at the other end of the lake - which makes it quieter. It is in Lecco that the river Adda flows out of the lake Como, flowing further south through Lombardy, including Lodi, to join the river Po near Cremona.

Many of the artifacts in the city belonged once to the affluent Lombardian Manzoni family. Its most famous son, Alessandro Manzoni, immortalized the town in his novel The Betrothed. Despite its picturesque location, Lecco's economy for centuries been dependent on industry, not tourism. In particular, Lecco has been a major ironworking centre, with various companies owned by the Badoni family leading the way, manufacturing railway locomotives and constructing bridges around the world.

By train
Lecco is a railway hub within the Trenord network, so getting in by train is quite a natural choice. There are five railway lines that radiate out of Lecco. One-way tickets on all of the connections operated by regional trains are between €3.50 and €5, except for services to Lombardian Alps, which are €6.50 to €9.
 * One line from Milano Centrale (40 min) through Monza (30 min) - hourly
 * Another line running from Monza (40 min) through the countryside
 * The former mainline from Lecco to Bergamo (40 min) - hourly
 * The line running south of the lake to Como (1 hr) - only two direct services daily, one in the morning, one in the evening
 * And the northern line to the Lombardian Alps running through Sondrio (80 min) towards Tirano (2 hr) on the Swiss border - operated every 2-3 hours daily

By plane
The closest airports to Lecco are those of Bergamo Orio al Serio and Milano Linate, both around 40-50 minutes from Lecco by road or rail (travelling by rail requires changing from local transportation from the airport to the main train station). The former is served by low-fare and holiday carriers from destinations all over Europe, while the latter has business-oriented connections from major European hubs served mostly by flag carriers.

Intercontinental flights to Lombardy, and more low-fare and full-service flights from Europe, arrive at Milano Malpensa Airport. Travelling from Malpensa on public transportation, you need to travel to Milan first (at least 30 minutes by express rail) and then continue to Lecco from there. By car, the journey is around 1 hr in theory, but in practice you need to go through the busy A8 and A4 autostradas that are frequently clogged and require tolls.

Get around
The city center is situated at walking distance from the main railway station and it's also a pedestrian zone, so walking is the best option.

The lakefront walk, which runs approx from the city center to the hamlet of Pescarenico, is also a pedestrian zone.

Do
Hiking is a popular sport in Lecco, as the city is literally surrounded by mountains. You can choose one of the many mountains that surround the city, like the Resegone (which means Big Saw, for its jagged shape) or the Grigna for a beautiful trip.

Lecco mountains offer well maintained paths and many mountain huts to provide a base for your journeys. Usually at mountain huts you can find food, beverages, restrooms and accommodations if you plan an overnight journey. As there are many path to choose from and they can vary from easiest ones to the most strenuous, it's better to get a map and plan your trip in advance. The tourist office can help you to plan your trip.

Unfortunately, there are not many places which can be reached by a public transport, here is one of them:

Go next
Como, Milan, Monza

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Lech and Zürs am Arlberg

Lech and Zürs am Arlberg is a ski resort in Austria. It is reputed to be one of the finest ski areas in the world.

Get in
Swiss and British Airways fly directly from London Heathrow and London City to Zürich. From Zürich a 2-3 hour coach or taxi ride with Arlberg Express takes you directly to Zurs and Lech. You can alternatively take the train from the airport to Langen, and then a short drive with the taxi to the resorts. Ryanair also flies to the nearer Friedrichshafen airport from Stansted. Furthermore, Innsbruck Airport is on an one and a half hour drive from the ski resort.

See
The rich and (wannabe) famous. Royalty. Lambos and Bentleys with snow chains and above all the awesome Arlberg mountains.

Do
As one of Austria's largest ski resorts Lech offers a high quality skiing experience. Queuing might happen during ski school starting hours but normally you don't queue for more than 5 minutes anywhere. There are a number of high level ski schools available for all types of skiers. The Arlberg is the birthplace of the ski schools. There is ski terrain for everybody, from the beginner to the alpine tourer. Best skiing though is in Zurs, (lift linked, but a sleepy place to stay).

Lech-Zurs hosts the world's longest ski race known as "Der Weisse Ringe" (The White Ring) crossing over 22 km of pistes. Any well acquainted skier can try the run out for themselves. Though it may be started in any of the three towns (Lech, Zurs or Zug), most start in Lech at the Rufikopfbahn which connects over to Zurs. The run is very popular and well illustrated maps can be found just about anywhere.

During the Summer months the area is a very popular hiking and wellness destination. It is not unusual to stumble across fossils and other interesting geological finds whilst hiking. The "Sea of Stone" hike in particular has plenty of fossil finds as you are literally walking over an ancient coral reef. For those more interested in a trekking-type vacation, one may hike atop the peaks from hut to hut (with cheap dorm-style accommodation and delicious traditional Vorarlberger/Tyrolean dishes). Rock climbing, canyoning, repelling, mountain biking, etc. are all available. In Lech, these activities are all available to children during their day camps. As from June 2016 there is a golf course in Zug, district of Lech.

Buy
Mink, diamonds, Cartier, Patek Philippe

Eat
Many of the hotels offer "half-board" accommodation and will provide breakfast and the evening meal. This can be good value if you don't mind returning to the hotel to eat.

Over 100 restaurants and inns in Lech and Zürs offer everything from international to regional and rustic cuisine. The majority of restaurants is in Lech. For gourmets Lech has 14 toque-awarded restaurants to choose from.

Go next
If you have time, visit the nearby, but crowded ski-resort of St Anton. It's just 20 minutes on the bus from Lech. Take the telecabin to the top of the Valluga, and enjoy the scenery!

 * St. Anton
 * St. Christoph

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Le Diamant

Le Diamant is a city in Martinique.

See

 * Maison de Médard Aribot or Maison du bagnard on the morne Larcher.
 * Anse Cafard Memorial or Cap 110 : monument in remembrance of a crash of a ship bringing slaves and all the victims of the slave trade. The statues are facing the orientated towards 110 degrees which is Africa.
 * The very long beach bordered by a forest.
 * City museum.
 * Wooden church.

Do

 * Scuba dive at the Diamond Rock.
 * The far right part of the beach has some good waves when the swell is coming from the south. Popular with bodyboarders. Be careful with currents.
 * Hike up Morne Larcher.

Eat

 * New Cap, 97223 Route de l'anse Caffard. Cocktails and food on a deck overlooking the beach. +596 596 76 12 99.

Sleep

 * Diamant Les Bains - Résidence hôtelière,92 Rue Justin Roc. Great beach setting, which you can see from the pool or also possibly your room, with Diamond Rock off in the distance. +596 596 76 40 14. $174.

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Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape

Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape (Lednicko-valtický areál) is in South Moravia, Czech Republic, near the Austrian and Slovakian border. It is truly a cultural landscape - you can find numerous historical and natural sights here. The areal somehow resembles a very large garden with numerous decorations (including two large chateaux) build mostly in Romanticism architecture style.

Understand
The Ledice Valtice Cultural Landscape is inscribed on the UNESCO World heritage List: Between the 17th and 20th centuries, the ruling dukes of Liechtenstein transformed their domains in southern Moravia into a striking landscape. It married Baroque architecture (mainly the work of Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach) and the classical and neo-Gothic style of the chateaux of Lednice and Valtice with countryside fashioned according to English romantic principles of landscape architecture. At 200 sq. km, it is one of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe.

The area is situated mainly between towns Lednice and Valtice (both of them featuring a huge chateau), which are located around 7 km from each other. As such, it is possible to see most of the sights in one day, but some of them are a bit farther, stretching almost to vicinity of Břeclav.

Get in
Břeclav can be viewed as a gateway to the areal, as it is located around 10 km away from both Lednice and Valtice. Břeclav is a bigger city and has a very good connection to the rest of Czech Republic.

By train
Břeclav has an excellent rail connection. There is at least one hourly train from Brno and Prague, and two-hourly connections from Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Ostrava (some of the trains continue to Warsaw). There is also a regional train to Znojmo and Mikulov. From Břeclav, you can continue by train to Valtice, which is located on the regional railway to Znojmo. There are also some infrequent trains to Lednice, which run only on summer Saturdays. These are however run by historical trains, sometimes even steam engines, so using them might be an enjoyment by itself.

The journey to Břeclav from Brno, Bratislava or Vienna takes about 50 minutes and cost 100 Kč (Brno), 200 Kč (Bratislava) or 370 Kč (Vienna) if bought on the last minute. From Břeclav to Valtice, it is another 10 minutes and 25 Kč, with train running every hour. The town center in Valtice is about 10 mins walking from the station, and there is a big map showing the area once you get down there. From Břeclav to Lednice, it takes 30 minutes and cost 30 Kč if diesel train is running or 60 Kč if a steam train is running. Again, please note that trains to Lednice run only on Saturdays between 1st May and 15th September. You can find the timetable for trains to Lednice here, for all the other trains use Czech Railways website to find the timetable and to buy a ticket.

If you have to stay longer in Břeclav while waiting for connecting train, you can use very good restaurant located directly in the station building.

By car
Břeclav is served by D2 motorway between Vienna and Brno. From Břeclav, there is a main road to Valtice or a regional road in good shape to Lednice. Parking on the street is free in both towns, but in case there is no free space or you want to park right next to the chateaux, you will have to pay 20 Kč per hour on paid parking lot.

By bus
There are also buses roughly every 30 minutes from near Břeclav station to both towns. The bus station in Břeclav is located just next to the railway station. The fare is cheap - 20Kč, payable to the driver. (as of November 2018). Getting to Břeclav by bus makes almost no sense, as there are frequent trains from everywhere. See IDOS for full transport details.

Get around
The center of each town is small and easy to walk around. There is a tourist information desk in each of the centers. Sometimes English is not spoken very well, depending on who is working that day.

By bus
There are buses that run between the two towns. The fare will be about 16Kč one way.

By bicycle
The area is great to visit on bicycle. There are numerous marked biking trails around the area, and you can also bike around nearby Protected Landscape Area Pálava. With bike, you could also sleep in Břeclav, which would be probably much cheaper than staying in Lednice or Valtice. For planning, use OsmAnd or mapy.cz, or any other OpenStreetMap based mapping system. Bicycles can be hired in Lednice and Břeclav:

 * České dráhy rent cycles at the train station in Břeclav.
 * Bikes can be rented from půjčovnakol.cz in Lednice

On foot
The area is rather small, so you can walk around the sights. To see most of them, you would have to walk around 20 km if starting from Lednice and finishing in Valtice. You could easily split this in two days, if this is too much for you or if you want to spend more time at the sights. For planning, use OsmAnd or mapy.cz, or any other OpenStreetMap based mapping system.

See
Most of the sights listed are closed during winter, while these are overcrowded during July and August, so June and September might be the best months to visit. Aside from these, you will find numerous small bunkers from the year 1938, build in expectation of Second World War.

Near Valtice

Itineraries
Visit one of the impressive palaces and spend some time walking through the large parkland and in the lanes of the towns

Do

 * Hike. There are numerous marked tourist trails connecting all the sights.
 * Bike. The area is not so small and flat, making bike the best way to explore it. Bike can be rented at the railway station in Břeclav or at many hotels.
 * Swim. Some of the fishponds present a good chance to relax a bit and swim in them.

Drink
This area of the Czech Republic is renowned for its wines and there are many wine cellars dotted around the towns and countryside. Some guesthouses or even hotels offer vine tasting at their own premises.

Sleep
Both Lednice and Valtice are quite touristy towns, so the accommodation options here might be full or overpriced. To solve this, you can sleep in nearby Břeclav, which is not that interesting, but cheaper and with smaller crowd. There are also numerous guesthouses in Lednice, Valtice and basically every village in the area. If staying in a guesthouse, you can check if they have a vine cellar. If so, you can reserve a vine tasting, but be prepared to pay relatively more money for staying there.

Go next

 * Brno
 * Vienna
 * Bratislava

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Ledu

Ledu (乐都; Lèdū) is a city in Qinghai Province.

Get in
You may enter Qinghai Province either by flight, train or long-distance buses. If you take the buses you can enjoy the scenery along the way.

See

 * Was built in May 2002, divided into the upper and lower two floors. The shape is similar to the dance basin painted pottery pots unearthed in Qinghai. Covering an area of 5,845 square meters, with a building area of 2,222 square meters and an exhibition area of 1,500 square meters, the museum has a total investment of 4.5 million yuan. It is the largest museum of painted pottery culture in China and is also positioned as a national second-level museum in China.
 * Was built in May 2002, divided into the upper and lower two floors. The shape is similar to the dance basin painted pottery pots unearthed in Qinghai. Covering an area of 5,845 square meters, with a building area of 2,222 square meters and an exhibition area of 1,500 square meters, the museum has a total investment of 4.5 million yuan. It is the largest museum of painted pottery culture in China and is also positioned as a national second-level museum in China.

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Leduc

Leduc is a city in Edmonton Capital Region. It has a population of 34,000 people (2021). It is known for its industry and the Edmonton International Airport. Leduc County is also home to the Leduc Number 1 Oilwell, which started Alberta's oil boom in 1947.

Understand
Leduc was established in 1891, when Robert Telford, a settler, established a home stead in 1889, near a lake which would later bear his name. It was on that piece of land where the new settlement would take root. Telford had served as an officer for the North-West Mounted Police, and later became Leduc's first postmaster, first general merchantman, and first justice of the peace.

The establishment of the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, later acquired by the Canadian Pacific Railway, opened the region to settlement. The first train stopped at Leduc in July 1891.

Leduc got its name when a settler (McKinlay) setting up a telegraph office 1886 and needed a name for the new office and decided that it would be named after the first person who came through the door of the telegraph office. That person was Father Hippolyte Leduc, a priest who had served the area since 1867, he wanted to inform his bishop he was on his way to Ottawa. Five years later the Minister of the Interior, who had been Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, Edgar Dewdney (1835–1916), decided in 1891 the new railroad terminal should be named Leduc, since the telegraph office was already carried his nam. At the time the railway had provided the Minister a list the railroad had acquired from Father Lacombe which included Leduc's name.

The town continued to grow quietly over the decades and Alberta's historical oil strike on February 13, 1947, occurred near the town at the Leduc No. 1 oil well.

By plane

 * WestJet. Canada's main discount airline services most western cities out of Edmonton, as well as most major Canadian centers.
 * Air Canada. The national carrier uses Edmonton International as a gateway to the Canadian North.
 * Flair Airlines. A low-cost carrier with flights to Kelowna, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Toronto.
 * Flair Airlines. A low-cost carrier with flights to Kelowna, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Toronto.

By car
The most common way to get to Leduc is by car. Leduc is on Alberta Hwy 2 (the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hwy), and is between the province's two largest cities, Edmonton and Calgary. It is a 15-minute drive from the south side of Edmonton going north on QE2 to Leduc. It is about a 2-hour drive from Calgary to Leduc on QE2 north.

Leduc is on the north end of Alberta Hwy 2A and goes south to Red Deer which is also on Alberta Highway 2.

Leduc is also on the east end of Alberta Hwy 39. From Leduc, Hwy 39 runs east going through the communities of Calmar, Thorsby, Warburg and ends just east of Drayton Valley. The shopping complex, Leduc Common, is on the west side of Leduc along Hwy 39.

Secondary Hwy 625 leads to the west side of Leduc and turns into Rollyview Road in the city.

By bus
As of 2022, no intercity bus serves downtown Leduc. It's possible to take a bus to Edmonton or Edmonton International Airport, and then switch to Leduc Transit to complete the journey. See Edmonton.

Get around
Leduc is a small city and has a limited public transit system - Leduc Transit. It operates only during peak rush hours on weekdays. It includes feeder routes in Leduc ($2 one-way), and commuter service to Nisku and Edmonton ($5 one-way). A separate system of special buses reserved for the elderly and those with mobility issues also operates.

Major roadways in Leduc include: Blackgold Drive which runs from Leduc Estates in the west to the Black Gold Recreational Centre in the east, 50th Street which runs south and north, and 50th Ave which runs east and west.

When the weather is nice in spring, summer, and fall, it is common for residents to walk, bike or roller blade around town. There are many kilometres of bike paths in Leduc, making it an ideal way to see the city.

There are several taxi companies in Leduc.

See

 * The building, on 50th Street, is very lovely.
 * There is a manmade lake with water fountains in the summer. During the winter (when the ice is thick and frozen, always check ice conditions) people like to skate on the lake. There are lights on the pine tree on the island in the lake to start the holiday season.
 * Inside the city hall building is the atrium, with its beautiful greenery even in the cold winters. Don't be surprised to see a photoshoot for a wedding there, especially on the weekend.
 * Leduc has several kilometers of Multiways for biking, rollerblading and walking.
 * Leduc has a growing Downtown with a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and services. Community events are held within the Main Street Shopping District throughout the year.
 * Common interest areas include by Fred John's Park, an artificial lake which also has a park and Telford Lake.
 * There are several walking piers by Telford Lake and it is common for bird enthusiasts to spend time here. Leduc's lakes are not for swimming in.
 * There are several historic buildings along Main Street. Best to just take a walk on a warm sunny day and see what wonders awaits you.
 * Also check out the big plane statue next to the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on 50th Street.
 * The most famous Leduc landmark is the Leduc No. 1 Oilwell which is located in Leduc County. No trip to Leduc is complete without seeing this famous site, which started the Alberta oilboom.  It is about a 15-minute drive from the city, right close to the town of Devon.  It has an interpretive centre, the Canadian Petroleum Discovery Centre, where you can about the discovery that made Leduc famous.
 * For performing arts, most shows take place at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts. The billboard outside advertises for upcoming plays, performances and concerts. Tickets can often be bought at the box office or the Library.
 * For performing arts, most shows take place at the Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts. The billboard outside advertises for upcoming plays, performances and concerts. Tickets can often be bought at the box office or the Library.

Do
Leduc has activities for people of all ages.
 * The Leduc Recreation Centre (also known as Black Gold Centre) has a pool, skating rink, curling rink and is being expanded to include a soccer field and more. L.A. Crude have two rugby pitches just behind where matches can be viewed throughout the summer.  During the summer, the spray park is opened outside (admission only for those who buy tickets for the swimming pool).
 * The Black Gold Arena is home to the Leduc Riggers Hockey Team.
 * The Alexendar Arena is another skating complex located on 50th Street. Beside it is the outdoor pool which is open from the thirdvweekend in May to the first weekend in September.
 * Across the street from the Alexander Arena is Leduc Cinemas. This is Leduc's only cinema showing 4 or 5 movies a week on four different screens.  Tickets are much lower than what you would pay for a show in Edmonton.  They always try to have at least one family movie, so kids can have a good time, and several of the upcoming blockbusters.
 * The Leduc Public Library is in the City Hall building. There are also computers with Internet access.  There are often events, lectures and activities that take place.  Ask a librarian what's happening when you're around.
 * The first weekend in May is Rodeo Weekend. During this time there are several events that take place including; a parade, pancake breakfast, fair, and rodeo events.  These are held at the Black Gold Center - now known as the LRC (Leduc Rec Centre).  The fair is located on the outside grounds.  Best night to go to the fair is on Friday, known as 'Buddy Night' because you and a friend only pay half price to ride the rides.
 * More Leduc Events
 * Leduc Representative newspaper has more event listings and activities in the community.

Buy
Because of its close proximity to Edmonton, Leduc doesn't have as much shopping as a city further away like Camrose might. People from Leduc will often drive into Edmonton to go to stores that are not in town. Nonetheless there are still several shopping options in Leduc. All of the stores are located pretty much along 50 Street or 50 Avenue.

 * Along 50 Street there a few shopping centres. On the north end is Safeway, Safeway Liquor Store, Shoppers Drug Mart, Money Mart and the Canadian Tire Gas Bar.  The Canadian Tire store was moved to Leduc Common on 50th Street.  Further down south there is Sobeys supermarket, Blockbuster and Western Cellar.  And on the far south end of 50th Street is No Frills supermarket and a 7-Eleven Gas Bar.
 * 50th Avenue between 47th and 50th Streets, is commonly referred to as Main Street. There are several independent business along this route.  This includes: Legs 'N Things Boutique, A Chip Off The Old Crock (furniture store and also Ice Creamery in the summer time), Black Gold Frames and Gift Solutions.

Eat
There are several independently run and family-owned dining establishments.

Drink
In Alberta liquor must be sold in private liquor stores. Therefore you cannot expect to step into a 7-Eleven and buy yourself a six-pack. There are several liquor stores in Leduc along either 50 Street or 50 Ave. The drinking age in Alberta is 18, and you may be asked to provide valid photo ID when purchasing liquor.

If you are looking enjoy a drink at a bar there are several options. Many restaurants have lounges or bars in them including Kosmo's, Boston Pizza and Smitty's. And there are bars in hotels such as the Best Western, Days Inn (Slate with Tuesday and Thursday being Karaoke night), and the Waldorf, also known as the Dorf.
 * Yote's (pronounced "yo-tees") is just next to the Boston Pizza.
 * If you are a veteran you can head to the Legion Hall by the White Spot restaurant. It's the building with the big airplane in front of it, so you can't miss it.

Drinking and driving is against the law and you can be fined, sent to jail and even have your licence revoked. So be safe and have a Designated Driver or call a cab. Because Leduc isn't very big, cab fares tend to be pretty low, especially if it's split between a few people sharing a ride.

Leduc - City
Hotels located in the main portion of Leduc.

Leduc - Airport
There is a Renaissance Hotel located on Edmonton International Airport grounds. It is directly connected to the terminal building at the departure level.

Hotels located near the airport, but still within Leduc city limits, are:

Nisku
Just outside of Leduc and minutes away from the airport.

Go next
Edmonton is 15 minutes away and includes the world-famous West Edmonton Mall one of the largest shopping centres on earth. Or you can go south to Calgary or west to Jasper.

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There is more than one place called Ledyard:

United States of America

 * Ledyard (Connecticut) - A town in Connecticut.
 * Ledyard (Iowa) - A town in Iowa.

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Ledyard (Connecticut)

Ledyard is a town in Connecticut. It is home to one of the largest casinos in the world, Foxwoods, but you don't have to be 21 to have fun in this town! It also includes the village of Mashantucket. Nearby you can find the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Mystic Aquarium, Nathan Lester House and Sawmill Park.

By car
Exit 92 off Interstate 95 to Route 2 North or Exit 85 off Interstate 395. Go straight to the second traffic light and turn left onto Route 164 South or either Interstate 84 to Exit 55 to Route 2 East. Continue nine miles past Norwich.

By train

 * Amtrak, . From any east coast city to New London, about 20 miles away.

By ferry
To New London

From: Central Long Island
 * Port Jefferson Ferry , Phone: +1 631-473-5138.

From: Long Island, New York Orient Point
 * Cross Sound Ferry, Phone: +1 631-323-2525 or Phone: +1 860-443-5281.

Get around
A car is necessary except for Foxwoods and its attractions. The casino/hotel complex, while large, is walkable and Foxwoods will rent scooters to those who have difficulty with walking. Shuttles run to the Pequot Museum. Most hotels in Mystic have a shuttle to and from Foxwoods.

Do

 * The Treehouse Arcade Part of the Foxwoods Entertainment Center which offers over 140 of the hottest and newest video games including air hockey and virtual reality games. The redemption counter includes toys, gifts, and Tree House brand merchandise and apparel
 * The Treehouse Arcade Part of the Foxwoods Entertainment Center which offers over 140 of the hottest and newest video games including air hockey and virtual reality games. The redemption counter includes toys, gifts, and Tree House brand merchandise and apparel
 * The Treehouse Arcade Part of the Foxwoods Entertainment Center which offers over 140 of the hottest and newest video games including air hockey and virtual reality games. The redemption counter includes toys, gifts, and Tree House brand merchandise and apparel
 * The Treehouse Arcade Part of the Foxwoods Entertainment Center which offers over 140 of the hottest and newest video games including air hockey and virtual reality games. The redemption counter includes toys, gifts, and Tree House brand merchandise and apparel

Buy

 * Foxwoods has a number of upscale shops for clothing, jewelry, watches, Native American crafts, gifts, and various other items. Casino patrons can spend their comp points here or buyers can pay in the usual manners.
 * Activa, Offers women’s and men’s sportswear, bags and accessories. Hours of operation are 10AM – midnight
 * Kidstuff, Kidstuff carries a variety of items for infants, toddlers and children up to size 7 including blankets, stuffed toys, and clothing. Hours of operation are 10AM – midnight
 * Regalia, High fashion shop that offers women’s and men’s fashion apparel including Tommy Hilfiger, Juicy Couture, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren Polo,or Nautica. Hours of operation are 10AM – midnight
 * Insignia, Offers a variety of Foxwoods logo items such as coffee cups, lighters, hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts. Hours of operation are 10AM – midnight
 * Other specialty shops include: Foxwoods Watch Company, Watchful Eye, Indian Nations, Rain Garden

Gourmet at Foxwoods
Brunch served every Sunday 10:30AM - 3:30PM. Menu available. Soups and salads prices moderately but entrees are expensive.
 * Paragon, 24th Floor, Grand Pequot Tower. Su W Th 5PM-10PM; F Sa 5PM-10:30PM. One of only 54 restaurants in the nation to achieve the AAA Four Diamond Award of excellence. More of a seafood menu  that is pricey.
 * Al Dente, Restaurant level, Grand Pequot Tower. Su-Th 5PM-10PM; F Sa 5-11PM. Great if you're craving Italian cuisine. The menu has a variety of different dishes, especially pasta /
 * Cedars Steak House, Concourse level, Great Cedar Hotel. Lunch: daily 11:30AM-2:30PM. Dinner: Su-Th 5PM-11PM; F Sa 5PM-midnight. Second more expensive gourmet restaurant.
 * Sunday Champagne Brunch, Sunset Ballroom, Great Cedar Hotel. Su 10AM-3PM.
 * David Burke Prime Grand Pequot Tower. M - Th 11AM - 1AM, F Sa 11AM-2AM, Su 10:30AM - 1AM

Casual dining at Foxwoods

 * Stadium Sports Bar & Grill Located in the Two Trees Inn. Serves a variety of favorites, appetizers, fancy salads, steaks, seafood, and full bar. Open 7 days a week. Dining room: Su - Th 7AM - 9PM, F Sa 7AM - 10PM. Lounge: noon -1AM.
 * Burke In The Box Expect gourmet sandwiches, salads and side dishes.
 * California Pizza Kitchen serve a wide variety of specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and pasta with a fresh California theme.  Located in the Theatre District, near the Fox Theatre.  Open Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-midnight.
 * Burke In The Box Expect gourmet sandwiches, salads and side dishes.
 * California Pizza Kitchen serve a wide variety of specialty pizzas, sandwiches, and pasta with a fresh California theme.  Located in the Theatre District, near the Fox Theatre.  Open Su-Th 11:30AM-10PM, F Sa 11:30AM-midnight.

Outside Foxwoods
Custy's, 138 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, Phone: +1 860-599-1551,.

At Foxwoods

 * Club BB, Hours: Th 9PM-1AM, F Sa 9PM-2AM.
 * Mezz Ultra Lounge, Your favorite beverages along with raw bar selections, fondue, other light treats, and gourmet desserts. Grand Pequot Tower Restaurant Level.
 * Champagne Bar at Paragon, A quiet and elegant atmosphere with a wide selection of imported and domestic champagne. Located on the 24th floor of the Grand Pequot Tower, adjacent to the Paragon restaurant. Proper attire is required. Hours: Su W Th 5-10PM; F Sa 5-10:30PM.
 * The Club, Hours: Th 6PM-1AM; F Sa 6PM-2AM; Bands perform from 8PM – Midnight
 * Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, The Rivalry Bar at Stadium Sports Bar & Grill is a place to catch a game or sports highlights on 27 HD TVs and a premium sound system. They offer an American-style menu. Hours: Su-Th 11AM-1AM; F Sa 11AM-2AM

At Foxwoods

 * Grand Pequot Hotel, Beautiful rooms. A luxury AAA Four Diamond rated hotel with a gourmet restaurant, Paragon and Grand Salon and Spa. The hotel also includes full meeting and conference spaces as well as complimentary valet parking, 24-hour room service and high speed internet. Check in is at 4PM and check out is at noon. Located in a newer section than Great Cedar.
 * Great Cedar Hotel, Convenient to buffet, poker, bingo. 312 rooms. Sits atop one of Foxwoods’ gaming rooms. A short distance from Rainmaker Square, the Theatre District, an indoor pool, and fitness center. Offers complimentary valet parking, 24-hour room service and high speed internet. Check in is at 4PM and check out is at noon
 * Two Trees Inn, across a large parking lot, shuttle available. 280 rooms. A country-style inn. Offers a specialty restaurant, lounge, indoor pool, fitness room, and gift shop. Wireless access is available in the lobby and dial-up access is available in all the rooms. Check in is at 4PM and check out is at noon.

Go next

 * Nearby Mystic is a logical next stop. For more gambling, Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino is nearby in Uncasville.

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Lee

There is more than one place called Lee:

England
also:
 * Lee (Buckinghamshire) - a village in Buckinghamshire.
 * Lee (Devon)
 * Lee (London) - a place in the London district of London/Southwark-Lewisham.
 * Lee-on-the-Solent - a small seaside town in Hampshire.

United States of America

 * Lee (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Lee (New Hampshire) - A town in New Hampshire.
 * Lee (New York) - A town in New York.

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Lee's Summit

Lee's Summit is a city in Missouri. It is the hometown of famous outlaw Cole Younger of the James-Younger Gang, and of Grammy Award-winning musician Pat Metheny.

Understand
Lee's Summit can provide a family-friendly vacation, and let you get away from the hustle of Kansas City. You come here to see historic towns, have great shopping, fish, go boating, and slow your world down. Lee's Summit covers a large area, so renting a car or driving here are the easiest ways of getting around and getting out. Lee's Summit is a place you really have to experience. When you're here, you can't help but smile!

From LS's location in the midwest it is probably fall that is the best time. With great weather. Several local festivals. Less crowded stores, restaurants, and attractions. And best of all, there is peace and quiet here on weekdays. Spring and summer are still great times to visit themselves, but avoid winter here if you can. They are cold and snowy.

By plane

 * Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, 2751 NE Douglas St, +1 816 969-1186, It serves just private jets. It is being expanded to bring some Air Link flights to town.
 * Kansas City International, 601 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City. About 40 min north of the city (U.S. 71 is the quickest way to get there), KCI has domestic and international flights.

By train
The town is served by Amtrak with the daily Missouri River Runner, connecting Kansas City with St Louis. is at 220 SW Main St.

By car

 * Interstate 70, runs just north of town, it has an exit onto I-470 south into town.
 * Interstate 470, from the west and north.
 * U.S. Route 40, from east to west (runs parallel with I-70 through most of Missouri).
 * U.S. Route 50, from east and west.
 * U.S. Route 71, runs north and south just west of town, it does have an exit on MO-150, MO-291, & I-470 to take you into town.
 * Missouri State Highway 7, runs north and south east of town. It does jct. with U.S. 50.
 * Missouri State Highway 150, runs east and west in south part of town.
 * Missouri State Highway 291, south and picks a mile east going north.
 * Missouri State Highway 350, connector with Interstates 435 and 470.

Get around
Again, the best way to get around is by car. So, the major roads in the city are as follows: Chipman Rd, 3rd St, Blue Pkwy, Oldham Pkwy, Douglas St, Colbern Rd, Ward Rd, Todd George Rd, Woods Chapel Rd, They take you to most places you would visit.

Car rental

 * Enterprise, 1025 SW Blue Pkwy, +1 816 736-8222

Taxi service

 * LS Taxi, 1605 SE Willow Rd (at the corner of 16th St), +1 816 246-8246, local taxi available for use. Call ahead to schedule your time of pick-up, drop-off, and locations your traveling to.

Bus

 * Metro Bus Service Bus #252 (Lee's Summit MetroFlex),
 * Metro Bus Service Bus #152 (Lee's Summit/Raytown Express), (same link as above).

Lakes
Beaches are open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

The arts

 * All three local high schools, and MCC-Longview, have their own theatre seasons where they perform plays and musicals several times a year.
 * All three local high schools, and MCC-Longview, have their own theatre seasons where they perform plays and musicals several times a year.
 * All three local high schools, and MCC-Longview, have their own theatre seasons where they perform plays and musicals several times a year.
 * All three local high schools, and MCC-Longview, have their own theatre seasons where they perform plays and musicals several times a year.

To keep up to date on public art displays, check out the Lee's Summit Art Council website.

Learn

 * University of Central Missouri-Summit Campus , NE Corner of Chipman Rd & Blue Pkwy, This award-winning school's first campus outside of Warrensburg, Summit Center offers flexible city hours in a state-of-the-art facility.
 * Unity Institute, at Unity Village, With several classes to promote your understanding within, the Unity Institute is a peaceful to sit and study an afternoon away.
 * Unity Institute, at Unity Village, With several classes to promote your understanding within, the Unity Institute is a peaceful to sit and study an afternoon away.
 * Unity Institute, at Unity Village, With several classes to promote your understanding within, the Unity Institute is a peaceful to sit and study an afternoon away.

Eat
All Lee's Summit bars and restaurants are completely non-smoking.

Connect

 * Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce
 * Missouri Division of Tourism

Stay safe
Lee's Summit is one of the safest cities in America, which is a big reason it was ranked the 27th Best Place to Live by CNN/Money Magazine. If you need assistance though call:

 * Fire Department, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-7407,
 * Police, Non-Emergency - +1 816 969-1700,
 * Emergency, 911

Hospitals

 * TMC Lakewood, 7900 Lee's Summit Rd, +1 816 404-7000,

Close by

 * Belton, US 71 South of LS, A city with its own vital downtown strip, Belton also features a historic rail and city museum.
 * Blue Springs, MO-7 or I-70 East of LS, The big things in Blue Springs are forests. The main features being Burr Oak Woods State Forest and Landahl Park, both of which are well worth visiting.
 * Harrisonville , MO-291 South of LS, The old courthouse square and an 1835 log cabin are the big stars of Cass County's seat. Recommended to enjoy.
 * Independence, I-470 North of LS, Hometown of the westward expansion and former President Truman, Independence is a must see! Several attractions about the 3 "great trails" and Truman are here, as well as Mormon historic sites. Plus it's the county seat of Jackson so the Courthouse Square is a great place to start.
 * Liberty, I-470/MO-291 North of LS, The county seat of Clay County is talked about worldwide for being the site of the first daylight bank robbery, by the James-Younger Gang in 1866, but it's famous William Jewell College and 3 local museums make it an interesting place to visit. A must see is Historic Downtown Liberty, you have to visit it!
 * Lone Jack, US 50 or MO-150 East of LS, Home to the Battle of Lone Jack and Bynum Winery, Lone Jack is the perfect sleepy small town to visit.
 * Martin City, MO-150 & Holmes Rd West of LS, Some of the best restaurants in the area are in Martin City like, Jess & Jim's, RC's Chicken, and Jack Stack's Barbeque. Plus you can shop till you drop for everything you can dream about. Let's not forget the baseball and golf academy's too!
 * Pleasant Hill, MO-7 South of LS, A gorgeous downtown museum and rail station, a city lake and golf course, plus it's home to the Cass County Fair. Pleasant Hill is worth a day.
 * Warrensburg, US 50 East of LS, The county seat of Johnson County is also home to the main campus of University of Central Missouri, which wonderful to tour. It also houses two public golf courses and is near Knob Noster State Park, Whiteman Air Force Base, and two wineries &.

Further away

 * Fort Osage National Historic Landmark , about 45 minutes away from the city center, A national treasure. This reconstructed outpost from 1803 was hand-selected by William Clark. In Sibley and on the mighty Missouri River.
 * Lexington, a little less than an hour away from the city center. The best to learn about Missouri's impact in the Civil War within an hour's drive is Lexington. You have to visit Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. One of most fascinating of Missouri's state park's. Lexington also has the oldest continually used county courthouse west of the Mississippi. A stray cannonball is still lodged in it from the Civil War.
 * Kearney, about 45 mins away from the city center, The birthplace of America's most famous outlaw Jesse James and Kearney Historic Museum are the big draws here. This picture-perfect small town in Western Missouri is waiting to be explored.

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Lee (Massachusetts)

Lee is a city in the Berkshires of Massachusetts.

Get in
Lee is at Exit 2 of Interstate 90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike, a toll road). Downtown is about 1 mile west on Route 20.

Go next
Check out Springfield, home of basketball.

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Lee County

There is more than one place called Lee County:

United States of America

 * Lee County (Alabama)
 * Lee County (Arkansas)
 * Lee County (Florida)
 * Lee County (Georgia)
 * Lee County (Illinois)
 * Lee County (Iowa)
 * Lee County (Kentucky)
 * Lee County (Mississippi)
 * Lee County (North Carolina)
 * Lee County (South Carolina)
 * Lee County (Texas)
 * Lee County (Virginia)

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