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Claremont (California)

Claremont is a college town about 30 miles (50 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles in the eastern San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. It is known for the trees lining its streets and as the home of the elite Claremont Colleges, which together have given it the nickname "City of Trees and PhDs".

By car

 * I-10.svg San Bernardino Freeway Interstate 10 connects Los Angeles to Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio), through East LA, Claremont, Ontario, Ontario International Airport, and San Bernardino. Claremont is only accessed from exit 47 ("S Indian Hill Blvd").
 * California 66.svg & US 66 (historic).svg Foothill Blvd serves as the section of the Old Route 66 through Claremont as a local east-west local road.
 * California 210.svg Foothill Freeway Claremont is accessed via Towne Ave (exit 50) and Baseline Rd (exit 52).

By bus

 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.
 * operates as local public transportation between San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Montclair, and Upland in San Bernardino County. The #66EB,84,85,88, and 290 buses connect Montclair Transcenter (nearest to Claremont) to Chino/Chino Hills and to points east in San Bernardino County.

 * connects Claremont to Montclair, Pomona, West Covina, Asuza, and other cities in the San Gabriel Valley as well as express buses to downtown Los Angeles (Silver Streak & Rt 699).
 * connects Claremont to Montclair, Pomona, West Covina, Asuza, and other cities in the San Gabriel Valley as well as express buses to downtown Los Angeles (Silver Streak & Rt 699).

By train
The Metrolink San Bernardino Line offers hourly service between the Los Angeles Union Station and San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot. Union Station offers bus, Amtrak, and Metrolink connections from many surrounding cities and the FlyAway Bus to Los Angeles International Airport. The stations nearest to Claremont are:

Connections to Foothill Transit at both stations and to Omnitrans at Montclair Transcenter.

By plane
The nearby Ontario Airport offers frequent connections to many major U.S. cities, and to Mexico.

Claremont is also accessible from other airports in the greater Los Angeles area including Burbank, Los Angeles International Airport , and Long Beach.

On foot
The best way to explore Claremont's charming downtown (called "The Village") is on foot; it is a reasonable walk from the local Metrolink station. However, getting around the rest of the town often requires a car.

See

Buy
The Village hosts a variety of independent shops. The local specialty seems to be unique ladies' clothing. Keep an eye out for antiques, chocolates, and creative gifts as well.

Eat
Like many college towns, Claremont has ample fast food and cheap eateries, as well as nicer, more upscale restaurants.

Go next

 * Victoria Gardens is a shop-a-holic's dream. A mall on the scale of a small town, including a fabulous food court, a theater, and just about any nationwide chain store you can imagine.
 * For those with a shorter shoestring, Ontario Mills is the largest outlet mall in the greater L.A. area. It also includes two large cineplexes, and a huge number of restaurants.
 * A short drive north will bring you to the mountains for beautiful hiking. Skiing is available at Mount Baldy during the winter months.

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Claremont (New Hampshire)

Claremont is a town in New Hampshire.

Get in

 * Route stopping at Claremont:
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.

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The Italian style City Hall, a rotary town square

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Claremore

Claremore is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Claremore is famous for being the birthplace of legendary Will Rogers. It is also famous to locals because of Cherokee casino and resort. It is about 30-45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, the largest city in Green Country.

Get in
You'll have to take a flight into Tulsa, if you choose to fly, otherwise, Interstate 44 the Will Rogers Turnpike (toll road) runs through Claremore, with Joplin, Missouri to the northeast and Tulsa and Oklahoma City to the southwest. Historic Route 66 through Claremore is Oklahoma state highway 66, retained as a toll-free alternative to I-44 between Tulsa and OKC.

Get around
You'll have to either drive or walk to get around Claremore.

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Clarence (New York)

A second-ring suburb of Buffalo, New York, affluent Clarence is a haven for antique shopping. Main Street in Clarence Hollow, the town's adorable, quaint business district, is where you'll find many of the antique stores that draw visitors to Clarence from all over the region—as well as a wide range of other charming shops, restaurants, and other attractions.

Understand
At the 2010 census, Clarence had a population of 30,673 citizens living on 53.5 square miles (138.6 km²) of land that's mostly flat, but bisected by the Onondaga Escarpment (known locally as "the Ledge") which runs in a roughly west-to-east direction through the southern part of town. With a median household income of $83,281 per year (in that same census), Clarence is the wealthiest town in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. In addition to its upper-middle-class and somewhat snobby reputation, Clarence is known as a town that is politically conservative and overwhelmingly white (the 3.6% of the population that is Asian represents by far the largest visible minority in Clarence, with other groups making up no more than 1% of the population each).

Clarence's development pattern is typical of Buffalo's second-ring suburbs: the parts of town nearest the city—principally Harris Hill and the Transit Road corridor—are fully suburbanized with (respectively) leafy residential subdivisions and a massive commercial strip of shopping centers, stores and restaurants, while its outer fringes are still largely rural and agricultural, looking much as they did a century ago. In the transition zone is found some of the toniest real estate in the Buffalo area, with McMansions in exclusive communities such as selling for $750,000 on average—and often much more. Like many second-ring suburbs, over the past few years Clarence has sought to impose limits on suburbanization and particularly on the encroachment of new development onto agricultural land.

History
Of all the cities, towns and villages in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metro area other than Buffalo itself, Clarence has the longest history. Like all of New York State west of the Genesee River, what is now called Clarence was, in 1793, purchased from the Seneca Indians and opened for settlement by the Holland Land Company, a syndicate of thirteen real estate investors from The Netherlands. Asa Ransom was the first white resident of what is now Clarence; he opened a tavern in 1799 in the southeast corner of the town, along the Great Iroquois Trail (today's Main Street) in an area first known as Pine Grove or Ransomville and which later came to be called Clarence Hollow. He was followed a few years later by Joseph Ellicott, a Holland Land Company agent who operated a branch office near the Ransom homestead beginning in 1801. Ellicott's presence encouraged more settlers to buy land in the vicinity; in 1808, the Town of Clarence—named after Prince William, Duke of Clarence, third son of Great Britain's King George III—was founded as one of the three original towns of Niagara County, of which Erie County was a part until 1821.

At the time of its foundation, Clarence—whose borders then also included all the land that today comprises Buffalo, Tonawanda, Grand Island, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Lancaster, West Seneca, Lackawanna, Newstead, Alden, and part of the towns of Elma and Marilla—had a population of perhaps 100 or 150 residents. Though Clarence's land area steadily decreased over the ensuing decades as new towns were cleaved off of it, its population increased steadily, particularly beginning in the second quarter of the 19th century as a considerable number of Germans settled on the fertile, loamy soil of Clarence. The industriousness of these Germans, part of a wave of emigration from Germany to North America that peaked around the 1840s, eventually made Clarence one of the most prosperous towns in the county. Aside from Clarence Hollow—then as now, the town's population center—several hamlets coalesced in Clarence during the 19th century:
 * Harris Hill, which was centered around Asa Harris' homestead in the southwest corner of the town;
 * Clarence Center, founded as Van Tine's Corners, it is near the geographic center of the town, adjacent to the New York Central Railroad's "Peanut Line";
 * a number of hamlets along Transit Road including Snearly's Corners, Swormville, Transit Station and Millersport; and
 * the hamlets of Wolcottsburg and Hunt's Corners in the north and northeast parts of the town, which remain rural today.

Over the course of the 20th century, Clarence remained predominantly farmland, with development limited almost exclusively to Main Street (a major route to Buffalo from points east in the days before the Interstate Highway System) and the aforementioned hamlets. However, a harbinger of the future for Clarence came in 1955, when construction began on the Transitown Plaza, a suburban-style shopping center at the southeast corner of Main Street and Transit Road in the area that had once been called Snearly's Corners. Ten years later, a considerable number of residential tracts had since sprouted in Harris Hill, and the Clarence Mall (now more properly known as the "Shops at Main & Transit") was under construction across Main Street from the Transitown Plaza. The Eastern Hills Mall, at that time the largest shopping center in the Buffalo area, followed in 1972.

Tragedy struck Clarence in the early morning hours of February 12, 2009 when Continental Connections Flight 3407, en route from Newark to Buffalo in icy conditions, stalled due to pilot error on its approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport. It crashed into a house in Clarence Center killing all 49 people on board and one person on the ground. The disaster inspired a rush of inquiries into the operation of regional air carriers in the United States, and spurred Congress to strengthen regulations affecting the airline industry.

Climate
Clarence's climate is similar to that of Buffalo and the rest of Western New York. Essentially the only variation within the Niagara Frontier region that is major enough to be notable to visitors is that northern Erie County, including Clarence, generally sees far less lake-effect snow than the hillier terrain of southern Erie County. But, of course, this is not to say that Clarence does not still see plenty of snow in the winter.

Visitor Information
The Clarence Hollow Association maintains a website that boasts up-to-date coverage of attractions, restaurants, antique shops, other business listings, events, a historic walking tour, and other items of note to visitors not only to Clarence Hollow, but also to other areas of Clarence and neighboring towns.

Get in
By car, Clarence can be accessed most easily by Exit 49 of the New York State Thruway (I-90). After exiting the highway, turn left on NY 78 (Transit Road) and proceed north to NY 5 (Main Street), then turn right. Clarence Hollow—the focus of most of the town's attractions—is along Main Street about 5½ miles (9 km) east of Transit Road.

As a suburb of Buffalo, travelers arriving from outside the immediate area via plane, train, or bus should follow the directions listed in the corresponding section of the Buffalo article. Specifically, train and bus passengers should opt for, respectively, the Buffalo-Depew Amtrak station (BUF) and the bus stop at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport terminal—both of which are relatively closer to Clarence than their counterparts in downtown Buffalo.

By car
For all practical purposes, a car is an absolute necessity for traveling around Clarence.

Clarence's main street is, appropriately enough, Main Street. Also known as NY 5, Main Street runs in a roughly east-to-west direction at the southern edge of the town, passing through the suburban neighborhood of Harris Hill and the quaint business district of Clarence Hollow.

The most important north-south route in Clarence is Transit Road, or NY 78, which serves as Clarence's western boundary with the Town of Amherst. Transit Road is the only place in town where large shopping malls and plazas, chain restaurants, and other large-scale suburban retail can be found.

Other major roads that run through Clarence include:

East-West Routes: From south to north: Wehrle Drive, Sheridan Drive (NY 324), Greiner Road, Roll Road, Clarence Center Road, County Road, Tonawanda Creek Road.

North-South Routes: From west to east: Harris Hill Road, Shimerville Road, Goodrich Road, Strickler Road, Salt Road.

Rental cars
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty have facilities at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. In addition, the following agencies also have offices directly in Clarence:

By public transportation
Buffalo and its surrounding area, including Clarence, is served by the NFTA Metro System, which comprises a network of buses and a light rail line. However, the affluence of the town's citizenry has meant that out of all Buffalo's major suburbs, Clarence is the least well-served by public transit. In fact, only three bus routes enter the Clarence town line—and these three buses only serve Transit Road!

 * NFTA Metro Bus #48 — Williamsville begins at the University Metro Rail station and runs along Main Street through Amherst and Williamsville. At Transit Road it turns northward, passing the Transitown Plaza and the Shops at Main & Transit before ending at the Eastern Hills Mall. Bus #48 makes 20 trips on weekdays, eleven on Saturdays and ten on Sundays and legal holidays.
 * NFTA Metro Bus #49 — Millard Suburban runs Monday through Friday eight times per day. Route #49 begins at the University Metro Rail station and runs through Amherst along Main Street, Bailey Avenue and Sheridan Drive. It then turns from Sheridan Drive onto Transit Road and continues northward, passing by the Eastern Hills Mall and the Eastgate Plaza, before turning westward at Maple Road back into Amherst and ending at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.
 * NFTA Metro Bus #66 — Williamsville Express begins in downtown Buffalo, passing through Buffalo and Cheektowaga along the Kensington Expressway and I-90 without stopping. It exits the highway at Main Street in Williamsville and proceeds eastward to Transit Road, where it turns north, passing by the Transitown Plaza and the Shops at Main & Transit and servicing the Eastern Hills Mall. "B" buses end at Eastern Hills, while "A" buses continue further north along Transit Road, passing by the Eastgate Plaza before ending their run at Millersport Highway at Clarence's northern border. Three buses—one "A" trip and two "B" trips—depart daily Monday through Friday, but outbound trips (from Buffalo to Clarence) take place in the evening only, whereas inbound trips take place in the morning only.

By bike
There are many delightful opportunities in Clarence for fans of bicycling. Paramount among them are the Clarence Pathways, described more thoroughly below. In addition to the trails themselves, the Clarence Hollow business district—where the majority of the town's attractions are found—is compact and charming, and (leaving aside the sometimes heavy traffic on Main Street) quite amenable to bicyclists.

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Do
As mentioned earlier, by far the most popular activity for visitors to Clarence is antique shopping. For a comprehensive list of antique shops in and around Clarence, please see the "Buy" section below.

There are about a dozen heritage buildings along Main Street, some of which are among the oldest existing buildings in Erie County.

Bike trails
As mentioned in the "Get Around" section above, Clarence boasts a robust network of bike trails that are popular during the warmer months with joggers, cyclists and other outdoorsy types. Namely, the Clarence Pathways is a network of four multi-use trails that traverse Clarence and the neighboring town of Newstead; they were developed in conjunction with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and run along former railroad rights-of-way. Two of these trails are partially or entirely within Clarence:

 * The West Shore Trail runs for 3.5 miles (5.6 km) along the former West Shore Railroad through the southern portion of Clarence. Beginning at the town's southern border, on Wehrle Drive about half a mile (1 km) east of Shimerville Road, the trail proceeds in a northeastward direction through a mixture of landscapes including woods, fields and suburban residential areas before entering the business district of Clarence Hollow. Deviating slightly from the railroad right-of-way, bicycles are routed onto a dedicated bike lane on Main Street, from Sawmill Road eastward through the heart of the Hollow. The trail then turns north onto Salt Road for a few hundred feet (about 100m) and continues northeastward, again along the path of the railroad, through forests and farmland. After crossing the town line into Newstead, the trail becomes the Newstead Bike Path and continues onward to the small village of Akron—an additional 4.8 miles (7.7 km).
 * The Clarence Bike Path, also known as the Peanut Line Trail, bisects the town through the middle in a roughly east-west direction. It begins at Transit Road about half a mile (800 m) north of Clarence Center Road and proceeds slightly south of due east, following the former path of the Canandaigua and Niagara Falls Railroad (better known as the New York Central system's "Peanut Line") for a distance of 6.1 miles (9.8 km). The setting transitions from upscale suburb to rural farmland as you proceed eastward, passing Meadowlakes Park and the charming hamlet of Clarence Center before entering Newstead, where the trail proceeds through a rural milieu for an additional 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and ends at the Newstead Bike Path.

Festivals

 * The Great Pumpkin Farm Fall Festival, 11199 Main St., Newstead. The, just past the east end of Clarence Hollow adjacent to Antique World (which is in the town of Newstead), is the venue for Clarence's annual Fall Festival, which takes place each year from late September through the end of October. Festival organizers describe the event as "our way of celebrating the harvest of blessings we enjoy in our community and our nation" and as "by far the largest family event in the region" (though the latter claim is certainly debatable). In any event, a number of specially themed festival weekends are featured, kicking off in September with "Oinktoberfest", which bills itself as New York State's official barbeque cookoff and also features live music, and continuing into October with (among other events) the World Pumpkin Weigh-Off, the family-friendly Pumpkin Farm Olympics, the annual Pumpkin Drop, and a pumpkin pie-eating contest on various weekends. The pièce de résistance, however, is the final weekend of the festival, immediately before Halloween, when horse- and tractor-drawn hayrides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, and amusement rides are featured—and the admission fee is waived! All through the festival, pumpkins, apple cider, fresh baked goods, candy and other goodies are available at the festival store, and food, refreshments, and kids' activities can be had. $5, final weekend of festival free, extra charges for some individual attractions.
 * Taste of Clarence & Cruise Night. Since 2004, the Clarence Chamber of Commerce has been acquainting—and reacquainting—residents of Clarence and elsewhere in Western New York with the delicious offerings of the town's restaurants with the Taste of Clarence. The festival takes place at for one day, usually at the beginning of August. Participating restaurants from around Clarence sell samples of their most popular dishes to hungry attendees, with a vendor market, a Chinese auction, and live music on the soundstage. Awards are given for best appetizer, entrée and dessert. In addition, hundreds of classic cars are displayed by their proud owners as part of Cruise Night, which takes place concurrently with the Taste of Clarence.

Buy
Transit Road, which runs along Clarence's western town line, is the destination for suburban big-box retail in Clarence (indeed, it's possibly the busiest commercial strip in Erie County). In addition to the bevy of stand-alone big-box stores, chain restaurants, and other such establishments, there are four major shopping centers along this corridor:

 * The was the first suburban shopping center to be built in Clarence. It's in the extreme southwest corner of the town, on Transit Road south of Main Street. The Transitown Plaza's 40 stores and restaurants include anchor tenants such as, Aldi, and.
 * The, directly across Main Street from the Transitown Plaza, is a shopping center established in 2007 after the partial demolition of the old Clarence Mall, which had been at the same site since 1966. , , , , and are some of the major new tenants that have breathed new life into the formerly stagnant site, with Old Country Buffet and the ever-popular Brennan's Bowery Bar continuing on as holdovers from the old Clarence Mall days.
 * The is the largest retail development along Transit Road, and the only one that is an actual enclosed shopping mall. The Eastern Hills Mall is at the southeast corner of Transit Road and Sheridan Drive, and for a long time was the largest and busiest mall in the Buffalo area (a title now claimed by the Walden Galleria in Cheektowaga). Still a major shopping center for residents of northern Erie County, the stores and restaurants of the Eastern Hills Mall prominently include, , , , Dave & Buster's, , and the newest location of Duff's, the local chain that many say makes the best chicken wings in the area.
 * The is the newest of the foursome,  along the entirety of Transit Road's east side between Sheridan Drive and Greiner Road. Anchor tenants here include BJ's Wholesale Club,, , , , , and the Buffalo area's first.

In addition to shopping opportunities such as the above, a wide range of specialty stores are found throughout the town, catering to shoppers in search of a less mass-market sort of experience. The following sections list some of those options.

Antiques
As a destination for visitors, Clarence is perhaps best known for its large selection of antique shops. Most of these shops are in Clarence Hollow, more specifically clustered around the intersection of Main Street and Davison Road at its east end, straddling the Clarence/Newstead town line.

Farmers' markets
As one might expect from a place that is situated directly on the DMZ between farm country and the edges of upscale suburbia, Clarence is a place where fresh, locally-grown produce can be had throughout most of the year from an abundance of popular farmers' markets. Naturally, these establishments tend to be busiest from late spring through late autumn, but a few of the markets listed below are open year-round.

Miscellaneous

Splurge

Transit Road commercial strip
In addition to the restaurants listed here, locations of pretty much every national chain imaginable can be found on Transit Road.

Mid-range

Local chains
The following local chains have locations in Clarence. Descriptions of these restaurants can be found here.

Drink
In keeping with its reputation as a quiet, conservative, quaint, and largely rural town, Clarence is not exactly a hotbed of nightlife. Most of the places on this list are friendly, unpretentious neighborhood bars patronized mostly by long-time regulars. An exception is Brennan's, which attracts a somewhat more youthful and energetic crowd. In addition to the places listed here, many of the chain restaurants on Transit Road—Applebee's, Chili's, and so forth—have bars.

For more thorough descriptions of many of these places, see the "Eat" section, just above.

Sleep

In addition to the lodgings listed here, travelers—especially those interested in a conventional chain-hotel experience—should consider the large group of establishments clustered around Exit 49 of the New York State Thruway, along Transit Road. Though these hotels are not in Clarence, they are convenient to most major attractions in the town, and to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, the Interstate, and restaurants and shopping.

Also, travelers along Main Street (NY 5) will note a large concentration of 1950s-style motels between Transit Road and Clarence Hollow. These motels are vestiges of the days before the construction of the Thruway, when Route 5 was the main road out of Buffalo from the east. Many of these motels have since been demolished or converted into apartments or offices, but some still cling precariously to life under their original purpose. Though perhaps interesting from a historical perspective, one would be hard-pressed (to say the least) to recommend most of these establishments to visitors.

Connect
Like the rest of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, the area code in Clarence is 716. It is not necessary to dial the area code for local calls.

There are two post offices in Clarence:
 * the (ZIP Code 14031) at 9845 Main St. in Clarence Hollow.
 * the (ZIP Code 14032) at 6045 Railroad St. in Clarence Center.

Additionally, many portions of western Clarence are served by ZIP Codes 14051 (East Amherst, NY) and 14221 (Williamsville, NY), whose post offices are in the neighboring town of Amherst.

Stay safe
Like anywhere else, common sense — lock up valuables, keep your wits about you, etc. — applies. However, the crime rate in Clarence is negligible, and realistically speaking, travelers have nothing to worry about in this regard.

Clarence is locally notorious as probably the only town in Erie County that actively enforces the "residents only" policy of its parks. Visitors to Clarence town parks who are neither residents of the town nor guests of a resident could theoretically face trespassing charges, though in nearly all cases police will send visitors on their way without incident. Of course, it is more likely that the police will not happen to be around at all. Still, visit town parks at your own risk.

Stay healthy
In case of medical emergency, Erie County, including Clarence, is well-served by a wide variety of hospitals and other medical facilities. The nearest major medical facility to Clarence is Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, at 1540 Maple Rd in the neighboring town of Amherst. For non-emergency situations, Western New York Immediate Care has a facility at 7616 Transit Rd, across from the Eastern Hills Mall.

Broadcast media
Being in Erie County, Clarence falls within Buffalo's sphere of influence in terms of radio and television.

Since June 2012, the business office and broadcast studios of WBBZ Channel 67 have been at the Eastern Hills Mall.

Newspapers
The weekly Clarence Bee has served the town since 1937, and is the most comprehensive source of local news specific to Clarence. Also, as above, Buffalo-based print media—especially the daily Buffalo News and the alternative weekly Artvoice—regularly cover Clarence news and events.

Places of worship
The population of Clarence is overwhelmingly white and Christian, and the range of places of worship there reflects those demographics to a great degree. South Asians, many of whom follow the Sikh religion, make up one of the largest visible minorities in Clarence.

Jewish
There are no synagogues within Clarence's borders, but the bulk of the Jewish population in Erie County—and their places of worship—are in the neighboring town of Amherst.

Go next
Buffalo is the nearest major city to Clarence, an easy 20- or 30-minute drive west along Main Street or the Thruway. Buffalo boasts a full range of cultural institutions, world-class architecture, professional sports, fine dining, trendy neighborhoods, and other attractions in an urban setting.

Niagara Falls—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the most popular tourist attraction in the region by far, and a genuinely awe-inspiring place to see—is 40 minutes from Clarence by car.

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Clarendon

Clarendon is a city in the Texas Panhandle.

Go next

 * Finch Ranch is on US 287 on the way to Memphis.
 * Lake Greenbelt is on the north side of town.

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Clarenville

Clarenville is a town of 6,300 people (2016) in Newfoundland at the base of the Bonavista Peninsula. It is the last town with most major amenities on the way up to historic Bonavista town. It is a quaint town with friendly well-to-do people.

Understand
Clarenville is in the Shoal Harbour valley fronting an arm of the Atlantic Ocean called Random Sound. The town grew in importance after it became a junction on the Newfoundland Railway where a branch line to the Bonavista Peninsula left the main line. The construction of the Trans-Canada Highway through the community in the 1960s resulted in it becoming a local service centre for central-eastern Newfoundland, serving 96,000 people living in 90 communities within a 100-km radius.

The town is a gateway to the Discovery Trail, extending down the Bonavista Peninsula to Trinity and Bonavista, reputed site of the first landing of European explorer John Cabot. The trail is a panorama of scenery, historic sites, coastal towns and villages.

Clarenville has developed in a narrow strip between the coastal ridge and the sea. The average width of the corridor is between 450 and 600 m. It is at the most westerly end of an in-drift called Random Sound, extending 25 km inland behind Random Island. As probably the deepest, best sheltered, ice-free port on Newfoundland's east coast, Clarenville is suited for commercial shipping and recreational boating.

History
There is no definite date for the first settlement of what is now Clarenville. There was a sawmill at Lower Shoal Harbour around 1848. Clarenville's name has been attributed to a memorial to the Duke of Clarence, eldest son of the then Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) who died in 1892.

The first settlers of Lower Shoal Harbour, the Tilleys, travelled from Hants Harbour in 1848 because of the abundance of timber here. Along with the saw mill, the Tilleys became involved with fox farming, gardening, coopering, blacksmithing, fishing and fish canning. John Tilley and Sons were the tinning operation to tin salmon in Newfoundland.

Get in
Clarenville is near the centre of three peninsulas: Avalon, Burin, and Bonavista. Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Highway 230 pass through the town linking Clarenville to the Bonavista Bay area and to the rest of the provincial road network.

Clarenville is 190 km from St. John's, which has the nearest major airport.

Do
Nearby are three golf courses, hiking trails, snowmobiling country.

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Clarinda

Clarinda is a city in Southwest Iowa.

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Clarington

There's more than one place called Clarington:

Canada

 * Clarington (Ontario) - in Durham (region, Ontario), Ontario

United States of America

 * Clarington (Ohio) - a village in Monroe County, in Southeast Ohio

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Clarington (Ontario)

Clarington is a municipality of 92,000 people (2016) in the Durham region of the Greater Toronto Area. It is directly to the east of Oshawa, and a partially-rural area.

Understand
It was incorporated in 1973 as the Town of Newcastle with the merging of the town of Bowmanville and the townships of Clarke and Darlington. In 1994, the town was renamed Clarington, a portmanteau of the names of the two former townships.

Most residents commute for work in Durham Region or Toronto. Major employers in Clarington include the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, General Motors Canada, and several medium to large-sized manufacturing businesses.

Communities
The municipality consists of several major urban communities:
 * Bowmanville
 * Courtice
 * Newcastle
 * Orono

Climate
Unlike many other locations on similar latitudes on the eastern half of the North American continent the winters are relatively mild, with cold extremes being moderated by the proximity to Lake Ontario. In spite of this the average low is around −10 °C (14 °F) in January. Summers are normally moderately warm with averages of around 26 °C (79 °F) during the day but with nights cooling off rapidly to fall below 15 °C (59 °F) on many occasions.

By rail
VIA (intercity) and GO Transit (commuter) trains stop in nearby Oshawa.

By car
By freeway, the six-lane Ontario highway 401 connects Clarington to the rest of the Windsor-Quebec corridor.

For Bowmanville, exit Hwy 401 at the Liberty Street Exit.

For Newcastle, exit Hwy 401 at the Mill Street Exit (Exit 440), or exit Hwy 35/115 at the Hwy 2 exit.

By bus
Megabus (Coach Canada) express stops in Whitby (Ontario), a west-end Oshawa suburb, on their way from Montréal to Toronto; you must then cross Oshawa to get back to Clarington.

From the Oshawa railway station, GO Transit Route 88 offers service to Bowmanville and Newcastle on its way to Peterborough.

By plane
The closest major airports serve Toronto, with Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest airport just west of Toronto. From Clarington, this means having to cross all of Oshawa and Toronto, which is time-consuming in peak traffic hours.

See

 * The original Massey Tractor factory on King Avenue east of Mill Street in Newcastle. This building was the original production facility for a company (Massey-Ferguson) that would go on to become one of the largest manufacturers of farm machinery in the world. A portion of the original facility is still standing, and has been converted into luxury loft apartments.
 * The Newcastle Town Hall, at the intersection of Mill Street and King Avenue. This beautiful, classic public building in the 'art nouveau' style is a local landmark, and was donated to the community by the Massey family.

Go next

 * Ajax

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Clarion (Pennsylvania)

Clarion is in Pennsylvania.

Understand
Clarion is home to the Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Eat

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Clark

Clark is a city in Union County, New Jersey. It is a suburban town of around 16,000 (2019) that is 13 miles from Newark.

The town was founded in 1864 when the residents of the 5th ward of Rahway city decided to break away to establish the city. They named it after Abraham Clark, one of the signatories to the Declaration of Independence. What used to be a predominantly agricultural area till the middle of the twentieth century enjoyed a housing boom after 1949 when the Garden State Parkway cut through this town.

The town is not a tourist attraction by any stretch. If you are visiting, you're probably here on business.

By plane
The closest airport is the Newark Liberty International Airport. As this is one of the busiest airports in the country, you should not have any trouble reaching there.

By car
Clark lies on Exit 135 of the Garden State Parkway.

By bus
NJ Transit runs a solitary bus service to Clark, the bus number 112 starting from the terminal in New York. Of course, transfers are available. Use their trip planner to plan your commute.

By train
The nearest railroad station is Garwood on the Raritan valley line, which goes both to the Newark Penn station and the New York Penn station.

Get around
The city may be small, but it is not small enough to be covered on foot. You can rent a car from Rahway. If you plan to walk it, some places away from the shopping areas can be lonely at night.

Buy
Central Avenue is the shopping area.

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Clark County

There's more than one place called Clark County or Clarke County:

United States of America
Clark County:
 * Clark County (Arkansas)
 * Clark County (Idaho)
 * Clark County (Illinois)
 * Clark County (Indiana)
 * Clark County (Kansas)
 * Clark County (Kentucky)
 * Clark County (Missouri)
 * Clark County (Nevada)
 * Clark County (Ohio)
 * Clark County (South Dakota)
 * Clark County (Washington)
 * Clark County (Wisconsin)

Clarke County:
 * Clarke County (Alabama)
 * Clarke County (Georgia)
 * Clarke County (Iowa)
 * Clarke County (Mississippi)
 * Clarke County (Virginia)

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Clarksburg

There is more than one place called Clarksburg:

United States of America

 * Clarksburg (California) - A town in California.
 * Clarksburg (Maryland) - A town in Maryland.
 * Clarksburg (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Clarksburg (Michigan) - A town in Michigan.
 * Clarksburg (Missouri) - A town in Missouri.
 * Clarksburg (New Jersey) - A town in New Jersey.
 * Clarksburg (Ohio) - A town in Ohio.
 * Clarksburg (Pennsylvania) - A town in Pennsylvania.
 * Clarksburg (Tennessee) - A town in Tennessee.
 * Clarksburg (West Virginia) - A town in West Virginia.

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Clarksburg (West Virginia)

Clarksburg, also called the "Jewel of the Hills", is a city of 16,000 people (2020) in West Virginia. It is the county seat of Harrison Count in the North Central West Virginia region, also known as 'Mountaineer Country' and the 'I-79 Technology Corridor'.

Clarksburg and Harrison County have a large percentage of residents of Italian ancestry, their families mostly arriving during an industrial boom in the early 1900s, making Clarksburg a natural location of the West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival held every year in downtown Clarksburg since 1979, and many Italian restaurants can be found in the area.

Understand
Clarksburg is almost 1,000 ft above sea level in a region of steeply rolling hills along the West Fork River.

Established in 1785, it was named for General George Rogers Clark, an important military leader in the Revolutionary War and the brother of William Clark, who was half of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was the birthplace of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson.

Clarksburg, along with Fairmont 20 minutes north, has a fairly large population descended from Italian immigrants, many of whom came to the area to work in the coal mines and the glass factories. While Fairmont claims to be the place of origin of West Virginia's official state food: the pepperoni roll; Clarksburg also has a large proportion of bakeries specializing in the dish. Many Italians initially settled in the Glen Elk neighborhood, located between the train station (now a CSX office) and downtown on the other side of Elk Creek.

Clarksburg has suffered significant population loss within its city limits, as of 2020 half of its 1950 peak. Additionally, the historic downtown business district has suffered an apocalyptic vacancy rate with many grand buildings from Clarksburg's wealthy heyday at risk of demolition. While some of this is directly due to de-industrialization, more has to do with suburbanization and lack of civic motive to invest in the city center, evidenced by the fact that the suburb of Bridgeport to the east of Clarksburg has grown significantly during this time, and the retail nucleus of Harrison County has transitioned to a long string of big-box style development on Emily Dr. (paralleling I-79) between Clarksburg and Bridgeport.

By car
Clarksburg is at the intersection of US-50, between Parkersburg in the west and Grafton in the east, and US-19, between Fairmont in the north and Weston in the south. Clarksburg is just west of I-79 (exit 119); Bridgeport is just east of the interstate.

By plane
There is one airport serving Clarksburg.

Get around

 * Central West Virginia Transit Authority, 208 N 4th Street, +1 304-623-6002. Bus service for Harrison County, covering Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Adamston, Anmoore, Despard, Hartland, Northview, Nutter Fort / Stonewood, Stealey, West Milford and Wolf Summit / Salem. Fares $0.50-1.
 * Tom's Central Taxi, 528 Philippi Pike, +1 304-622-0590.

See

 * The Downtown Clarksburg Historic District includes hotels (the ), homes (the, at the corner of 4th and Pike, the , and the on Main Street), and the art deco . A plaque at 324 W Main Street now marks the site of , and there's a statue of him astride a horse in the Harrison County Courthouse Plaza.
 * The Glen Elk Historic District is Clarksburg's historic Little Italy; located across Elk Creek north of downtown
 * Ten Mile Creek Covered Bridge, Marshville - Camp Rock Road off US-50 (exit 5). A 58-foot-long covered bridge over Ten Mile Creek, built in 1891 and restored in 2002.
 * Ten Mile Creek Covered Bridge, Marshville - Camp Rock Road off US-50 (exit 5). A 58-foot-long covered bridge over Ten Mile Creek, built in 1891 and restored in 2002.

Events

 * Greater Clarksburg 10K Race, 10K starts at 8:30AM on Main Street, followed by the 2-mile race and the Kids K. Information: +1 304-624-4100, or visit their website.
 * Glen Elk Wine, Music and Arts Festival, 2-day street festival with local wineries, free live entertainment, covered wagon rides and crafters. Held in the historic Glen Elk Village district. Information: +1 304-622-0711.
 * Jesus Fest, food, free movies, music, speakers, entertainment, and children's entertainment. Located at the new amphitheater at city's Veteran's Memorial Park. Information: +1 304-623-1362 or visit their web site.
 * National Pasta Cookoff, This pre-WV Italian Heritage Festival event is held at the new Jackson Square Parking 6 Event Facility on W. Pike Street in downtown and is open to amateur and professional cooks. Entertainment, hot pepper eating contest and other activities thru-out the day. Sponsored by the WVIHF. Information: +1 304-622-7314
 * West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, uptown Clarksburg, +1 304-623-2335. Held the second weekend of September. Celebrating black history with music, artists, soul food, a gospel sing, a youth showcase and speakers.
 * Salem Applebutter Festival, Many fraternal and non-profit groups vie for the best applebutter award. On-going entertainment, talent show, beauty pageant, arts & crafts and food and applebutter in abundance. Also a 5K run will take place. Information: +1 304-782-1518.
 * Clarksburg Christmas Parade. Held on Friday the full week after Thanksgiving. Parade with bands and floats.
 * West Virginia Black Heritage Festival, uptown Clarksburg, +1 304-623-2335. Held the second weekend of September. Celebrating black history with music, artists, soul food, a gospel sing, a youth showcase and speakers.
 * Salem Applebutter Festival, Many fraternal and non-profit groups vie for the best applebutter award. On-going entertainment, talent show, beauty pageant, arts & crafts and food and applebutter in abundance. Also a 5K run will take place. Information: +1 304-782-1518.
 * Clarksburg Christmas Parade. Held on Friday the full week after Thanksgiving. Parade with bands and floats.
 * Clarksburg Christmas Parade. Held on Friday the full week after Thanksgiving. Parade with bands and floats.

Learn

 * The Clarksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 208 Court Street [beside the Harrison County Courthouse on Main Street, +1 304-622-2157. Toll-free . Visit them on-line, click on Visitors Bureau.
 * The local newspaper is the Clarksburg Exponent Telegram, +1 304-626-1400 or +1-800-982-6034.

Go next

 * Fairmont - 20 minutes north on I-79, home of Fairmont State University
 * Morgantown - 40 minutes north on I-79, home of West Virginia University
 * Grafton 35 minutes east on US-50
 * Weston - 30 minutes south on I-79
 * Buckhannon - 40 minutes away, home of West Virginia Wesleyan College
 * Sutton - 1 hr south on I-79
 * Elkins - 1 hr away, home of Davis & Elkins College
 * Parkersburg - 1 hr 10 minutes west on US-50
 * Pittsburgh - The nearest large city, 1 hr 45 minutes north on I-79.

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Clarksdale

Clarksdale is a town of 15,000 people (2020) in the Mississippi Delta. About an hour south of Memphis, this little podunk town draws visitors from all over the world for its blues clubs and blues history.

By car
Downtown Clarksdale is a little north of the junction of Highway 61 and Highway 49 (the famous "Crossroads"). Memphis, Tennessee is about 75 miles north of Clarksdale on Highway 61. Jackson, Mississippi, is about 150 miles south. It is about 15 miles east of the Mississippi River.

By plane
Clarksdale is served by a public airport, which is capable of serving large private airplanes. There are no commercial flights into Clarksdale.

Memphis International Airport is 75 miles north of Clarksdale.

By bus

 * Greyhound Bus Line, 1604 N State St.,.

Get around
Having a car is pretty much a requirement in Clarksdale. According to one website, 91% of Clarksdale residents drive to work. However, visiting for a short time does not require driving as the downtown is entirely pedestrian-friendly.

Taxi services:
 * Jerry's Cab Co., +1 662 624-9222.
 * Jolly Cab, +1 662 624-9256.
 * Pro Taxi, +1 662 302-0864. 24/7 taxi

Do

 * Clarksdale Film Festival (January)
 * Juke Joint Festival and Related Events (April)
 * Mini Blues Fest (April)
 * Crossroads Half-Marathon (Look for date)
 * Annual Sunflower River Blues & Gospel Festival (August)
 * Pinetop Perkins Homecoming at the historic Shack Up Inn and Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale. (Oct)
 * Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival (October)

Go next

 * Cleveland — 37 miles to the south
 * Tunica — just north of Tunica on the Mississippi River are numerous casinos that are always open. They are about 45 miles north of Clarksdale.
 * Oxford is the home of Ole Miss, and seeing the university is worth the trip. Also, there are many fine restaurants, Square Books, and some good shopping.
 * Memphis, Tennessee is about 75 miles north of Clarksdale and has all the amenities you would expect of a large city.
 * Helena, Arkansas — just before crossing the bridge into Helena, there is the Isle of Capri casinos. They are about 25 miles from Clarksdale. Helena is also home to the Delta Cultural Center, and the well-known Blues and Heritage Festival.

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Clarks Summit

Clarks Summit is a city in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania, near Scranton.

Get around
In order to get around, many people use their own cars. There are COLTS buses that can take you from Clarks Summit to surrounding areas in the Lackawanna county.

See
Freedom Bridge, is the bridge you cross when coming off the turnpike to get into Clarks Summit. It is tall, and can be seen from many places throughout Clarks Summit.

Roba's Tree farm, have their annual pumpkin patch, and hayrides in the fall months.

There is a fall craft show in October that offers free admission and free parking. Along with the many different items for sale from the crafters, there is also a cookie sale and homemade soup and bread sale. This is held at the local Fire station.

There is a Festival of Ice, in which local ice sculptors come and create sculptures that are displayed throughout town. This is usually in late January, early February.

Do
There are many things to do. You can rent canoes and go out on the water at the local Lackawanna State Park, as well as go swimming in their pool, picnic, camp, or even rent a yurt to camp out in for a weekend.

Lahey Park offers a batting cage and mini golf.

South Abington has flea markets during the summer. There is also a paved walking path that goes along the river, as well as a playground and a baseball field to play on. There is a fire pit and picnic tables to have a family picnic and you can also enjoy a game of volleyball as well.

Buy

 * Weis Markets 1020 Northern Boulevard- A lovely and affordable grocery store with excellent service.

There are many shops right in the heart of Clarks Summit, some of which are:

Sole to Soul (shoe store) Soccer Plus (sports store) Summit Frameworks (framing store) Paulettes Pretty Purses Everything Natural Creative Cakes and Desserts Nada & Co. Denim Diner Candletree and Gifts Wonders of the World

Eat
There are many places to eat that you can choose from. As you drive into Clarks Summit there is the Gourmet Diner, Bennigans, Damiens, Krispy Kreme, Friendly's, Sheetz, Kyoto, Dino and Francescos, Quiznos, Caravia Fresh, Coney Island, Everything Natural, State Street Grill, Patsels, Summit Diner, Glenburn Diner, Sunrise Cafe, and many more.

Drink
State Street Grill. Bennigans. The Only Place. Patsels. Wellingtons.

Connect
If you want to contact board members, police, fire, or anyone in particular, you can visit the official Clarks Summit Borough website at: http://www.clarkssummitboro.org/

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Clarkston (Washington)

Clarkston is a city of 7,200 people (2020) in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. It sits across the Snake River to the west of Lewiston, Idaho.

Understand
Agriculture is a major industry in the area and the port handles a lot of barge traffic carrying grains. Wood chips and sawdust are transported via barges for use at a Lewiston manufacturing plant. Due to its inland location on the Snake River, the port handles goods headed out to Portland-Vancouver, and inland to distributors upstream.

Clarkston and Lewiston were named after William Clark and Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame.

Sleep
The port's marina has accommodations for personal boats and yachts, many of which travel through the nearby Hells Canyon.

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Clarkston (Michigan)

Clarkston is a small village in Oakland County in southeast Michigan, surrounded by Independence Township.

Understand
Clarkston (officially known as The City of the Village of Clarkston) is a suburb of Detroit, influenced heavily by the American car industries such as Buick, Pontiac, Ford, and GM. Clarkston has a temperate climate, with summer temperatures in the 80s F, and winter temperatures in the 20s F. It has medium precipitation, with usual heavy rain in August.

Clarkston was established in 1832, but organized and named ten years later in 1842. It was named after prominent settlers Jeremiah and Nelson Clark, who did much of the work to establish Clarkston and its government.

Henry Ford paid to have the underground pipe system in the town.

The 1990 Census showed that there were 962 residents.

It is a part of Independence Township, in Oakland County.

Get in
Clarkston is about an hour's drive or 44 miles from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Residing directly off Interstate 75 it is easily accessed from anywhere. Clarkston is also about an hour from the Ann Arbor Amtrak station. A rental car is advised as there is little public transportation.

Get around
Clarkston features minimal public transportation, so a rental car or bike in the summer months is advised.

See
Historically, Clarkston was the summer home of Henry Ford. You can view his cottage on Main Street, as well as the mill he built on the Mill Pond, which exists near the heart of the town. Depot Park is a small park located off of Main Street. It has a creek running through it and a jungle gym. Its beautiful gazebo is often used for wedding and prom pictures.

One of the first schools built in Clarkston still stands and is now called Independence Township Hall. One of the first settlers houses still exists as well. It was built in 1839 by Jeremiah Clark, one of the important founders of Clarkston. You can view this building at 71 North Main Street.

Clarkston's first and only museum is located inside the Independence Township Library, and features a variety of historical artifacts, as well as photographs and information regarding the town's history.

Do
Clarkston township is home to Deer Lake, which reaches a depth of 968 feet in some areas. It features a no-wake zone perfect for kayaking and a swimming beach with lifeguards. There are also multiple private beaches. Other nearby areas offer popular boating destinations, where it is common to see tubing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. It is also a good place for anglers, with a rich variety of fish and many enclaves that provide the perfect setting. It also has many sandbars which are perfect for exploring.

Clarkston locals may be found fishing or kayaking on one of several ponds, such as the Mill Pond which Henry Ford used to power a historic plant.

Pink Knob Music Center is a concert venue that has featured hundreds of celebrities and is always one of the highest grossing outdoor amphitheaters in the country. It is located minutes away from downtown Clarkston and holds frequent concerts.

During the winter Clarkston is a great skiing or snowboarding destination, it is close to Pine Knob Ski Resort, which features 15 trails and 10 lifts. It is known for its slope called "The Wall".

Antique car fanatics will enjoy Clarkston with its rich history involving Ford, Pontiac, Buick, and General Motors. Southern Motor's Showroom in Clarkston has one of the best varieties of antique cars in the world. There are various car festivals throughout the year.

The Deer Lake Athletic Club offers day passes where you can swim, play racquet ball, or exercise. There are also miles of bike paths around the town.

During the summer, Depot Park offers free concerts in the park every Friday. The park also contains walking paths and a play-ground.

Clarkston is home to many festivals, such as the Crafts & Cider festival, and the Taste of Clarkston festival, which offers food and music from local vendors. Both of these events occur in September. It is also minutes away from the Michigan Renaissance festival that lasts from August to September.

Clarkston is also only a half hour from downtown Detroit, which has an exciting 'Motown' nightlife. The Detroit Museum of Art is home to many notable works.

Michigan has more golf courses per capita than any other state, many located near Clarkston. Fountain Golf and Pine Knob Golf Club are both located in Clarkston.

If you're coming to Michigan for professional sports, Clarkston is the perfect location. The Palace of Auburn Hills is only 15 minutes away and is the home stadium for the legendary Detroit Pistons. Clarkston is only a short trip from Detroit, where the newly built Continental Baseball field has the Detroit Tigers.

A trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes or one of the Great Lakes is a perfect day trip from Clarkston.

Indian Springs Metro Park and Independence Oaks offer cross-country skiing as well as running and jogging paths.

The Deer Lake Racquet club offers tennis.

The Independence Township Library offers a large selection of reading material.

Buy
Clarkston is just minutes away from the largest mall in Michigan, the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, which features over 180 stores and restaurants, including: Banana Republic, Coach, Express, Bebe, and Bass Pro Shops. The mall also includes a food court and a 25 Screen AMC movie theater. Restaurants include Johnny Rockets, Rainforest Cafe, and Stir Crazy.

Clarkston's Main street also features a variety of independently owned specialty shops selling items such as jewelry, clothing, stationary, or chocolates. The Gateway boasts a 12" State of Michigan Iron Statue which leads to downtown Clarkston.

The Village at Rochester Hills is only a short drive from Clarkston and is an outdoor high-end outlet mall. It contains stores such as Jack and Jill, Talbots, and Coldwater Creek.

Olde World Canterbury Village offers 18 shops and also has a year round Christmas store, perfect for a family day trip.

Battle Alley in Holly Michigan is a historic site with many small shops and a Museum.

Eat
Clarkston boasts a variety of restaurants;

Drink
Clarkston has many bars and pubs including:

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Clarksville

There is more than one place called Clarksville:

United States of America

 * Clarksville (Alabama) - A town in the state of Alabama.
 * Clarksville (Arkansas) - A town in the state of Arkansas.
 * Clarksville (California) - A town in the state of California.
 * Clarksville (Delaware) - A town in the state of Delaware.
 * Clarksville (Florida) - A town in the state of Florida.
 * Clarksville (Idaho) - A town in the state of Idaho.
 * Clarksville (Illinois) - A town in the state of Illinois.
 * Clarksville (Indiana) - A town in the state of Indiana.
 * Clarksville (Iowa) - A town in the state of Iowa.
 * Clarksville (Maryland) - A town in the state of Maryland.
 * Clarksville (Michigan) - A town in the state of Michigan.
 * Clarksville (Missouri) - A town in the state of Missouri.
 * Clarksville (New Hampshire) - A town in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Clarksville (New Jersey) - A town in the state of New Jersey.
 * Clarksville (New York) - A town in the state of New York.
 * Clarksville (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
 * Clarksville (Oklahoma) - A town in the state of Oklahoma.
 * Clarksville (Oregon) - A town in the state of Oregon.
 * Clarksville (Pennsylvania) - A town in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Clarksville (Tennessee) - A town in the state of Tennessee.
 * Clarksville (Texas) - A town in the state of Texas.
 * Clarksville (Virginia) - A town in the state of Virginia.

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Clarksville (Arkansas)

Clarksville is a city in the River Valley region of Arkansas.

Get in

 * US 64 East-West.
 * Interstate 40 leads 100 miles (161 km) from Little Rock to the northwest, and 55 miles (89 km) east from Fort Smith.

See

 * Johnson County Peach Festival. It is a nearly week-long event (starts on a Tuesday and ends on Saturday) and attracts visitors from all over the country. Activities and events include Barbershop chorus, gospel music, home cooking, handmade arts and crafts, street dance, frog jumping contest, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, a 4-mile run, parade, jam and jelly bake-off and of course peach and peach cobbler eating contests. It concludes with the crowning of Queen Elberta, Miss Arkansas Valley and Miss Teen Arkansas Valley pageants.
 * The Oark General Store is 22 miles north of Clarksville in the community of Oark. It is the oldest store in Arkansas that has remained in continuous operation. The building has the original floors, walls, and ceiling and is listed on the "Register of Historical Places in Arkansas". The Cafe features home cooking.
 * The Clarksville post office contains a mural, How Happy was the Occasion, painted in 1941 by Mary May Purser. Federally commissioned murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture of the Treasury Department.

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Clarksville (Indiana)

Clarksville is a city in Clark County in Southern Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from Louisville. It is the oldest town in the Indiana Territory with a population of 21,000. The city is served by an overlay complex of two area codes: 812 and 930.

Understand
Clarksville is located in a subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid and warm at night. The wettest seasons are spring and summer and the occasional snow takes place in the winter.

Get in
From the north or south, the best access to Clarksville is I-65. There are five exits to Clarksville: Exit 0 (northbound only; Jeffersonville's Court Ave will lead westward towards Clarksville's riverfront), Exit 1 (in the northbound lanes, Browns Station Way offers access to Stansifer Ave, while the southbound exit offers access to Stansifer, Court, and US 31), Exit 2 (Eastern Blvd), Exit 4 (Lewis & Clark Pkwy) and Exit 5 (Veterans Pkwy). From New Albany, Spring St. leads to Browns Station Way, which runs through Clarksville. I-265 has no direct access to Clarksville so motorists from the west (I-64) or northeast (IN 62) will need to exit to I-65 SOUTH to reach Clarksville.

Note, however, that the I-65 bridges are now tolled, with all-electronic tolling (no toll booths). The lowest tolls are available only to drivers with transponders issued by the local tolling authority or the multi-state E-ZPass consortium. The Clark Memorial Bridge that carries US 31 across the river (often called the "Second Street Bridge" from the Louisville street it connects to) remains free, although it can get very congested at rush hours.

Commercial air service is offered at Louisville International Airport, ten miles away. Smaller aircraft use Clark County Airport in Sellersburg, five miles away.

There is no Amtrak service to Clarksville.

Get around
There are three main roadways that serve the town: Lewis & Clark Pkwy (formally IN 131), Eastern Blvd and Veterans Pkwy. Lewis & Clark is the main drag through the town, running southwest to northeast connecting Browns Station Way near New Albany with I-65. Eastern Blvd runs southeast to northwest connecting I-65 in Jeffersonville with Lewis & Clark. The newer Veterans Pkwy (built in 2004) runs along the northern end of town, connecting Greentree Blvd with the north side of Jeffersonville.

Other roadways serve Clarksville. Browns Station Way (formally IN 62) is a limited access highway that cuts through Clarksville, connecting I-65 with the east end of New Albany. Greentree Blvd runs along the east side of Greentree Mall and connects the mall with Veterans Pkwy. Riverside Dr. runs along the Ohio River between Clarksville and Jeffersonville. Stansifer Ave, in the southside of town runs between Jeffersonville's Spring St. and Clarksville's west end.

Louisville's TARC offers bus service along the main roadways and shopping centers.

Falls of the Ohio State Park
Riverside Dr. at floodwall Interpretive Center with walk to Devonian fossil bed along rapids on the Ohio River.

Around 387 million years ago this area was a shallow tropical sea. Living in the waters were countless corals, sponges, mollusks, and now extinct brachiopods and echinoderms. Over time, as these animals died, they became buried in layers and layers of sediment that helped to fossilize them. As the Ice Age glaciers retreated, the numerous fossil beds became visible, seen most heavily in the park location, but throughout the Ohio River Valley.

American history is vast in the park, and is discussed at the visitors center. George Rogers Clark established the first English-speaking settlement in the Northwest Territory in a part of the park, in 1778. Aaron Burr trained military troops in the area for a proposed Mexican invasion. William Clark and Meriweather Lewis set off on their landmark journey from the area.

The Falls consist of a series of rapids which were formed by the water flowing over an island of fossil beds. Now, only a small set of rapids are visible, due to the building of the McAlpine Dam in the 1920s. More than 600 species of fossils are found within the park, including hundreds of brand new species.

Over 270 species of birds (herons, egrets, waterfowl, osprey, falcons and the occasional bald eagle) and 125 species of fish (including the primitive paddlefish, striped bass, sauger, white bass, crappie and catfish) are found in the park.

Events

 * Late April Thunder Over Louisville Clarksville and Jeffersonville. The opening ceremonies to Louisville, Kentucky's Kentucky Derby Festival. Thunder Over Louisville is the largest annual fireworks show in the country, and the best viewing is along the Indiana shore of the Ohio River. If you plan to get a good seat, prepare to come the day before and camp. In the afternoon, private and military aircraft provide a magnificent airshow. After sunset, the fireworks begin and last nearly half an hour.
 * Early-mid October Harvest Homecoming Festival New Albany. The largest festival in southern Indiana brings participants from miles around. The festivities begin with a Saturday morning parade through the streets of New Albany. THe festival lasts for several weeks, and includes vendor booths downtown and carnival rides.

Buy
Clarksville has long been the leading retail destination for this region of Indiana. New retail stores along Veterans Pkwy have secured that reputation.
 * Clark Station Lewis & Clark Pkwy at Eastern Blvd. Includes Kroger, Party City and Feeder Supply.
 * Clarksville Commons Lewis & Clark Pkwy at I-65 Stores include Home Depot, GameStop, and Boot Barn.
 * Clarksville Towne Centre Lewis & Clark Pkwy at Triangle Dr. Includes Office Depot and Big Lots.
 * Greentree Mall Lewis & Clark Pkwy at Greentree Blvd. Over 80 stores including anchors JC Penneyand Dillard's. Smaller specialty stores include Books-A-Million, HOT TOPIC, Spencer's, Rave, Claire's, Bath & Body Works, The Gap and several jewelry stores. DQ and Subway offer food choices.
 * River Falls Between Lewis & Clark Pkwy and Bass Pro Dr. Includes Bass Pro Shop, the second largest store in the Bass Pro Shop chain. Islamadora Fish Company on the third level. Center includes Toys R Us, Dick's Sporting Goods, hhgregg and Regal River Falls Stadium 12.
 * Waterford Park Veterans Pkwy at Bass Pro Dr. Upscale retail center that includes Target, Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Davis Bridal and Lane Bryant.
 * Waterford Park South Veterans Pkwy at Bass Pro Dr. Across the street from Waterford Park. Includes Smith's Furniture, Edible Arrangements, PetSmart and GFS Marketplace.
 * Waterford Park South Veterans Pkwy at Bass Pro Dr. Across the street from Waterford Park. Includes Smith's Furniture, Edible Arrangements, PetSmart and GFS Marketplace.

Asian

 * China Buffet 706 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy
 * Kansai Japanese Steakhouse I-65 & Veterans Pkwy

Fitness Clubs

 * Louisville Athletic Club Rivar Falls Center 951 E. Lewis & Clark Pkwy near the Bass Pro Shop. 45,000-square-foot fitness center with two racquetball courts.

Sleep

 * Best Western Green Tree Inn I-65 & Lewis & Clark Pkwy Located on Broadway. Budget motel.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Clarksville, as well as the rest of the Indiana side of the Louisville area, consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, but the region is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with 930 being the second. A local or in-state telephone call now requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

Signage on many established businesses may still display the original seven-digit numbers; dial 812 before these if no area code is indicated.

Go next

 * Jeffersonville
 * Louisville
 * New Albany

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Clarksville (Tennessee)

Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County, in Central Tennessee. Founded in 1784, Clarksville is one of the south's most historic cities. Today, visitors can experience that history through memorable attractions, unique historic architecture and a variety of annual festivals and events.

Steeped in history, Clarksville began as a settlement along the banks of the Cumberland and Red Rivers by Revolutionary War hero John Montgomery in the early 1780s. In 1785, Clarksville became Tennessee's first incorporated city.

Get in
Clarksville is conveniently located on I-24, at the Tennessee-Kentucky border, just 40 minutes from Nashville International Airport. Interstate exits 1, 4, 8 and 11 serve as city gateways. Several US and state highways also intertwine throughout the city, making the community easily accessible from any direction.

Historic Downtown
Restored brick sidewalks and intersections, period lighting, benches and planters, the Franklin Street thoroughfare represents the centerpiece of a re-emerging downtown district. Explore the area at your leisure by taking the self-guided Walk Clarksville tour. The area features:
 * Shopping at a number of antique shops and boutiques.
 * Locally-owned restaurants offering everything from gourmet pizzas and burgers to German cuisine.
 * Professional productions at a 1940s modern art theatre.
 * Stunning architecture dating to the early 1850s.
 * Austin Peay State University, Emerald Hill and Archwood, one of the cities finest representations of Italianate Revival architecture, as well as the Mabel Larson Gallery.
 * Cumberland RiverWalk, McGregor Park, Riverside Drive. Any season of the year, the Cumberland RiverWalk is a site to behold. The 15-acre park features a RiverCenter with permanent historical displays, a playground, performance stages, picnic areas, and amphitheatre and a pedestrian over walk to historic downtown Clarksville. There are events like summer's Riverfest to winter's Christmas on the Cumberland, and walks adorned by sunsets and colorful autumn foliage.

Art
Public Artworks are scattered throughout downtown.
 * Wilma Rudolph Statue, McGregor Park, Riverside Drive, 931-645-7476. To honor one of America's most outstanding Olympic athletes and her legacy, a bronze statue of Clarksville native Wilma Rudolph was hand-crafted in her likeness by local sculptor Howard Brown. The statue of her three-time gold medalist resides at the base of the pedestrian overpass at College Street and Riverside Drive. Free
 * Public Square / Eternal Flame, Between Franklin and Main Streets, Downtown, 931-645-7444. Free. The facade of the former City Hall Building with it sweeping Romanesque arch was constructed in 1941, although the building is much older. Erected in the median in 2004, an Enternal Flame stands to honor the sacrifices of soldiers and their families.
 * Millennium Plaza & Public Art, 1 Millennium Plaza, 931-648-5787. The Montgomery County Courthouse and Courts Center feature photographic displays illustrating Montgomery county's fascinating history and heritage. In addition to the bronze fountain in the Millennium Plaza, two bronze statues are located at 1st and Franklin Streets and 2nd and Commerce Streets.  A mural depicting Clarksville architecture is located on Franklin Street. Free.
 * Mabel Larson Gallery, Harned Hall, Austin Peay Campus, 931-221-7333. Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM. Mabel Larson Gallery is house in Harned Hall on the campus of Austin Peay State University. On exhibition is selected art from the University's permanent art collection.

Do

 * Historic Downtown Walking & Driving Tours, 931-647-2331. See the best of historic downtown Clarksville and it perimeter through self-guidd walking or driving tours. Brochure maps are available at the Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce, Customs House Museum, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Cumberland RiverCenter.
 * Historic Downtown Walking & Driving Tours, 931-647-2331. See the best of historic downtown Clarksville and it perimeter through self-guidd walking or driving tours. Brochure maps are available at the Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce, Customs House Museum, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Cumberland RiverCenter.
 * Historic Downtown Walking & Driving Tours, 931-647-2331. See the best of historic downtown Clarksville and it perimeter through self-guidd walking or driving tours. Brochure maps are available at the Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce, Customs House Museum, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Cumberland RiverCenter.

Golf
Clarksville is a golfer's paradise with a climate that makes golf virtually a year round sport. "11th Best City in the U.S. for Public Golf" by Golf Digest, Clarksville courses offer beautiful greens at affordable prices.

Bowling
Clarksville has a variety of bowling centers to choose from with standard to black light bowling. All offer bowling times and shoe rentals. The centers also offer snack bars and evening entertainment. Call the centers for open times and events.

Water sports
The bounty of the Cumberland and Red Rivers is a haven for water enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy water skiing, jet skis, fishing or just cruising the river, the area offers a beautiful setting for fun in the sun. The area's Cumberland River was named one of the top catfishing spots in the U.S. by Field and Stream.

Buy
Whether your preference is a large department store or a unique bargain haven - or something in between - Clarksville offers a full gamut of shopping opportunities. Some widely recognized anchor stores in or around Governor's Square Mall include Border's, Old Navy, T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby, PetSmart, and Linens & Things. If antique hunting is your ideal excursion, or you're looking for a truly unique gift or collectible, Clarksville has lots to offer in the historic downtown district or along Fort Campbell Boulevard. Fireworks can be purchased along main roads of Tennessee, and particularly on Fort Campbell Blvd. There are dozens of tents and full firework stores as you travel down the road. Fireworks are legal in Tennessee.

Eat
Clarksville is home to every major American chain and Southern chains as well. Sonic Drive-In restaurants and Waffle House restaurants can be found in abundance along with Popeye's, Charlie's Subs, Chik-fil-A, Jack-in-the-Box, Long John Silvers, and Five Guys Burgers and Fries fast food chains. Smoking is still allowed in some sections of certain establishments.

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Classic Heartland of Georgia

Georgia's Classic Heartland is at the center of the U.S. state.

Cities

 * — close to some truly significant artifacts of American history
 * — college town home of the University of Georgia
 * — home of the Masters Annual Golf Tournament
 * — Georgia's third largest city and home to the original Coca-Cola
 * — old mill town in West Georgia. Gateway to Lake West Point and home to LaGrange College.
 * — includes the Providence Canyon Conservation Park
 * — city in the middle of the state, famous for the Cherry Blossom Festival
 * — historic city and former capital of Georgia
 * — old mill town in West Georgia. Gateway to Lake West Point and home to LaGrange College.
 * — includes the Providence Canyon Conservation Park
 * — city in the middle of the state, famous for the Cherry Blossom Festival
 * — historic city and former capital of Georgia

Get in
Augusta Regional Airport, Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

See
Some highlights of the Classic Heartland of Georgia include the Callaway Gardens and Little White House Historic Site that was Franklin Delano Roosevelt's retreat near Warm Springs, the Museum of Aviation near Warner Robins, the Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville, the National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus, and the Jimmy Carter and Andersonville National Historic Sites, the latter being a testament to some of the darkest privations this country has endured.
 * (and adjacent Rock Hawk Effigy Mound, north of Eatonton)

Go next

 * Historic High Country
 * Metro Atlanta
 * Plantation Midlands

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Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a town in the Upper Harz in Lower Saxony. It is the largest town of the Oberharz community and is at an altitude of 535 m ASL. It is great for winter activities, and for walking and mountain biking during the rest of the year. Clausthal has a well-known university, Aula Academica. The town has a picturesque low mountain range landscape with crystal clear waters in more than 60 ponds and flowering meadows.

Understand
Clausthal-Zellerfeld consists of two towns: Clausthal and Zellerfeld. The towns were merged in 1924, and had about 16,000 residents in 2019. Buntenbock, about 3 km south of Clausthal, was added to the town in 1972. It has about 700 residents. Wildemann and its 800 residents were added in 2015.

The university was opened in 1775 and used to be a school for children and a centre for mining apprentices. In 1864 it was established as a mining academy, and also taught physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. Today the university has about 3000 students.

Clausthal's focus is on university life and the business world, where as Zellerfeld is the tourist centre of the town. The "culture mile" is worth a visit: St. Salvatoris church with a famous altarpiece by Werner Tübke, the Upper Harz Mining Museum, and the former mint (Kunsthandwerkerhof). Every Thursday evening from May to October there is the Zellerfeld popular farmers' market. The town offers free parking on Adolph-Roemer-Straße in Clausthal. The picturesque houses in the town are built in the style of the typical Upper Harz.

In the town you can buy various local specialities, such as meat and sausages. Why not try the Harzer witch bread (from the Meier confectionery), which is produced only in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, or the Clausthal Elixir.

Both parts of the town have some beautiful historic buildings. In Clausthal is the Market Church "To the Holy Spirit". The original church was destroyed by fire in 1634. It was replaced with a wooden church, which was completed in 1642. It is now the largest wooden church in Germany and can seat up to 2200 people and boasts a massive organ and a great altar. In the south-western corner you can find an alabaster carving of the story of Christ. In Zellerfeld, you can find many craftsmen's houses, which were rebuilt after the fire in 1672. One of the main industries was the production of silver and gold coins. In 1978 the former mint was converted into a glass-blower. Today you can watch the traditional craftsmen close up and discover how glass is blown.

By plane
Hanover Airport is the closest and is 112 km away and will take 1 hr 10 min.

Paderborn Airport is 203 km away and will take 1 hr 51 min. Of those, two Hanover has more connections by far.

By car
Clausthal-Zellerfeld is in the middle of the Harz, and the roads leading to the town have breathtaking views.

From the north, south and west take the A7, leave at exit 67 for B243 towards Osterode, then take the 242 to Clausthal-Zellerfeld

From the east, take the A38 to exit 11 (Nordhausen). Take the B4 through Nordhausen and Braunlage, then the B242 follow all the way to Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

By train
The nearest railway station is in the District of Goslar, some 20 km away. From there you can catch a bus, which run frequently. The Kreiensen and Northeim stops are also within easy reach of Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

By bus
Clausthal-Zellerfeld has a. From there you can catch buses to many other towns within the Harz and the surrounding area. There are good links from Goslar and other local towns. Goslar train station has a direct connection with the bus 830 or 831 of the station forecourt to Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Bus 440 runs from the train station at Northeim. From Clausthall use the Kronplatz bus stop. From Zellerfeld use the Thomas-Merten-Platz stop. Bus routes and timetables are available here..

Get around
Clausthall-Zellerfeld is situated just off the B242.

By bus
The bus station is found between the districts of Clausthal and Zellerfeld, next to the municipal library. The stop in the centre of the village of Clausthal is Kronplatz, in the centre of Zellerfeld Thomas-Merten-Platz. The buses are operated by the RBB, a subsidiary of DBRegio AG.

By taxi
There are taxi ranks at the Kronplatz and the Bornhardstraße in Zellerfeld in Clausthal-Zellerfeld.

By bike
There are many bike routes around Clausthall Zellerfeld.

Mountain biking is very popular in this area. The Volksbank Arena sponsors a huge network of signposted routes for mountain bikers in three difficulty levels (62 routes, 1,800-km circuit). Seven MTB circular routes start directly at the tourist information in Zellerfeld.

See
Clausthall Zellerfeld is surrounded by wonderful countryside and provides many local mountain activities.

Buy
In the Zellerfeld district from May to October every Thursday evening the mountain farmers' market offers a variety of local food. There is also a musical performance every week. The craft courtyard is open every day offering hand-made pieces of wood, glass or silk at affordable prices.

Go next

 * Wildemann - Wildemann is a town in the district of Goslar. It is northwest of Clausthal-Zellerfeld. The pretty Resort owes its name to the old legend of the "wild man" who was though to live in a cave in the forest. There is now a bronze statue to commemorate the tale. You can visit its mining nuseum with 19 tunnels or try out one of its many hiking trails set in quiet valleys, brooks and local pools where you can fish or bathe. In the Winter you can try out the 800-m toboggan run.
 * Bad Grund - This town is found in a romantic valley, surrounded by forests. It is the oldest of the upper Harz mining towns. You can enjoy the lovely timber buildings in the town or visit the historic iberg dripstone cave which had inhabitants over 3000 years ago. It has a cross mountain trail, and in the winter a cross-country skiing track in two parts which is above bad reason, starting at the Taternplatz. Slopes for tobogganing runs are found above the village.
 * Badenhausen - This is a district of Bad Grund. On the edge of the town is ruins of the Pagenberg an old fortress, the Hindenburg, also called giant castle that was built by the Count of Katlenburg in 1080. In the public park there is a playground specially designed to interest everyone across the generations. There is also a large sawmill which entered the Guinness Book of Records for the longest sawn wood sheets in the world!
 * Braunlage - another mining town, today a centre of summer and winter sports.
 * Goslar - the regional hub and a former Free Imperial City with roots in the Middle Ages, you can explore some quite impressive buildings in Goslar and as the world heritage listed Rammelsberg mine just outside.

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Clay (West Virginia)

Clay is a town of 440 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia. Local residents, enamored of its small-town charm, sometimes call it "Clayberry". It's the county seat of Clay County, whose claim to fame is being the home of the Golden Delicious apple, which was discovered in 1905 and grown commercially in 1912, at a time when apples were predominantly red.

Get in
Clay is located on WV-4, which runs from the county border to Sutton in the northeast, and WV-16, from near Parkersburg in the west to Fayetteville in the south.

See

 * Solomon's Secret, Dundon Hill, +1 304-587-4452. Held annually during two weekends in late September. Outdoor drama about one Cherokee family's struggle to find peace and love in a time of selfishness and destruction. Performances begin at 8PM; admission $8; children 5 & under are free.
 * Rush Fork of Big Otter Creek, formerly called Booger Hole, was reportedly once a violent area where thieving, disappearances and murders were commonplace; the unsolved crimes of the area have led some to believe that the hollow is now a paranormally-active site.

Do

 * People tend to visit Clay County for its outdoor sports: kayaking, canoeing and fishing on the Elk River and Laurel Creek, and hunting in the Wallback Public Hunting Area.
 * Rail Explorers USA opened a division of their rail bike tour attractions here in 2024. This two-hour tour runs along the Elk River and Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad, passing the Devils Sawmill waterfall and crossing the rebuilt Sandfork Bridge. Bookings are recommended.

Buy

 * Spunky le chat, M-F 9AM to 5PM. A pet store if not mini zoo inspired by the town's hero Spunky. Gift shop and deli are also in the making.
 * Spunky le chat, M-F 9AM to 5PM. A pet store if not mini zoo inspired by the town's hero Spunky. Gift shop and deli are also in the making.

Eat

 * Go-Mart deli. Junction Rt 4 & 16. The town hang out. Serves the best mashed potatoes and potato wedges in Clay County. Offers everything from chicken dinners, pizza, hamburgers to Chinese food.
 * Go-Mart deli. Junction Rt 4 & 16. The town hang out. Serves the best mashed potatoes and potato wedges in Clay County. Offers everything from chicken dinners, pizza, hamburgers to Chinese food.
 * Go-Mart deli. Junction Rt 4 & 16. The town hang out. Serves the best mashed potatoes and potato wedges in Clay County. Offers everything from chicken dinners, pizza, hamburgers to Chinese food.

Hotels and motels

 * Country Inn, exit 40 off I-79 in Ivydale, +1 304-286-3300. RV camping available. Motel $35-40, RVs $10.

Campgrounds and cabins

 * Bessie Braley's Campground, in Ivydale, +1 304-286-2904.
 * Jinx's Cozy Outdoor Inn, About one mile up Adonijah Hollow. Set apart from other sleeping arrangements. There is one main cabin, where food is served three times a day.  Choose the tent you like from tents that sleep 2, 4, or 8 people.  Bears, and panthers no longer a problem on camping grounds. $15-45.
 * Jinx's Cozy Outdoor Inn, About one mile up Adonijah Hollow. Set apart from other sleeping arrangements. There is one main cabin, where food is served three times a day.  Choose the tent you like from tents that sleep 2, 4, or 8 people.  Bears, and panthers no longer a problem on camping grounds. $15-45.

Go next

 * Sutton is about 50 minutes northeast on WV-36 / I-79.
 * Charleston is about 1 hour southwest on WV-36 / I-79.
 * Fayetteville is about 1 hour south on WV-16.
 * Summersville is about 1 hour southeast on CR-19.

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Clay County

There's more than one place called Clay County:

United States of America

 * Clay County (Alabama)
 * Clay County (Arkansas) (originally Clayton County)
 * Clay County (Florida)
 * Clay County (Georgia)
 * Clay County (Illinois)
 * Clay County (Indiana)
 * Clay County (Iowa)
 * Clay County (Kansas)
 * Clay County (Kentucky)
 * Clay County (Minnesota)
 * Clay County (Mississippi)
 * Clay County (Missouri)
 * Clay County (Nebraska)
 * Clay County (North Carolina)
 * Clay County (South Dakota)
 * Clay County (Tennessee)
 * Clay County (Texas)
 * Clay County (West Virginia)

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Claymont

Claymont is a town in northern Delaware. A largely blue-collar suburb of Wilmington, its borders are not clearly defined; it is generally accepted to have about 10,000 residents (2020).

Understand
Claymont is at the far eastern part of northern Delaware, a few miles and minutes from the Pennsylvania border. It largely lies between I-95 and the Delaware River, and is bisected length-wise by U.S. Route 13, more commonly known as the Philadelphia Pike.

History
Claymont was first settled by the Dutch in the 1600s.

Route 13 was constructed in the early 20th Century, and Claymont began to grow around it, with the more distant areas still being occupied by farmland. The Worth Steel Mill was opened in 1916. Most of the suburbs were built following the Second World War.

Today, Claymont is struggling to remake itself. A large section of project housing has been emptied and is scheduled for demolition and replacement with apartments.

Geography
Unlike much of the rest of Delaware, Claymont is fairly hilly. Philadelphia Pike dips up and down numerous times. This elevation results in some pleasant views of the Delaware River and New Jersey, and is great if the starter on your car is shot.

The major natural landmark in Claymont is the Delaware River. The river starts in New York, and by the time it reaches Delaware (Claymont is the first town it comes to), it is over a mile wide and a "broad, sluggish inlet of the sea." Soon after Claymont, it becomes the Delaware Bay south of Port Penn.

As indicated by its name, there is a lot of clay in the soil in Claymont. To find any, simply dig through the few inches of topsoil and you will almost probably hit Claymont clay.

By car
Take the appropriately labeled exit off I-95, or drive north on Route 13, more commonly known as Philadelphia Pike, from Wilmington. There are plenty of hills to park on if a pop-start is in order.

By train
Claymont is served by SEPTA via its Wilmington/Newark Line line, connecting Newark, Wilmington with Philadelphia.

By plane
Fly into the New Castle County Airport, either on the single commercial carrier offering flights only from Atlanta or on private or chartered plane, rent a car, and drive north on I-95 until you get to the appropriate exit.
 * US Military personnel only: fly into the Delaware Air National Guard Base at the New Castle County Airport or Dover Air Force Base, and follow above driving directions.

By boat
Look for the phonetic alphabet signal flags which spell out Fox Point State Park, swim or paddle ashore, and climb up the rocks and over the short fence into the park. Swimming here is not legal (watch out for the Coast Guard), and swimming in the Delaware River is not advised.

Get around
The Claymont SEPTA Station is located near the convergence of I-495 and I-95.

Claymont is serviced by DART bus route 1.

Claymont's hilly terrain can make bicycling less than pleasant. On the other hand, if you like a nice workout and don't mind heavy traffic, you could dig it.

See

 * The Claymont Christmas Parade Held every year on the first Saturday in December, the parade features a multitude of themes plus old cars, aqua-cars, and girls in limos.
 * Block House, US Route 13. Constructed in 1654 for defense against Indians.
 * Robinson House, US Route 13. Built 1723.
 * Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Brave the traffic and check out this monument on the median by the Cumberland Farms gas station on Governor Prinz Blvd.
 * Robinson House, US Route 13. Built 1723.
 * Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Brave the traffic and check out this monument on the median by the Cumberland Farms gas station on Governor Prinz Blvd.
 * Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Brave the traffic and check out this monument on the median by the Cumberland Farms gas station on Governor Prinz Blvd.

Do

 * Fishing in the Delaware River under several bridges on Governor Prinz Blvd. is a possible pastime. Avoid eating any fish caught in the river. Eating fish caught below Philadelphia is strongly discouraged by the Delaware Department of Public Health.

Parks

 * Bellevue State Park This spacious and pleasant former DuPont family estate contains a 1 and 1/8 mile track that was used to race horses, but is now used by cyclists and pedestrians. The park also has an outdoor concert cone, pond, cross country course, stables and horses, tennis courts, recycling bins, picnic pavilions, hiking trails, a Frisbee golf course, playground equipment, a nature center, ornate former DuPont buildings, and personal garden plots.
 * Fox Point State Park, located between the paint factory and the steel mill, and lying on a thin reclaimed strip of former industrial wasteland between Governor Prinz Boulevard, I-495, two sets of railroad tracks, and the Delaware River, this is a pleasant, green, and peaceful place in the midst of some of Delaware's least-pleasant scenery. There is bike trail, playground equipment, picnic areas, and ample opportunities to watch container and tanker ships sail by.  The riverfront view offers a unique panorama consisting of New Jersey shore, the above-mentioned industry, the Marcus Hook oil refineries, and (on clear days) the Philadelphia skyline.

Buy

 * Goodwill At the intersection of Harvey Road and Philadelphia Pike, this national chain store offers sharply discounted prices on a wide variety of slightly to severely used goods.  It also accepts donations.
 * Between Books Traditional comic book and collectable store.  Also features RPG games, and other activities for nerds.

Eat

 * Mr. Pasta, 1699 Philadelphia Pike.
 * Mr. Pasta, 1699 Philadelphia Pike.
 * Mr. Pasta, 1699 Philadelphia Pike.

Drink

 * Bar XIII Delaware, 1706 Philadelphia Pike. A rather tiny bar.  Well-known for its high quality live music, mainly of the classic rock variety.  A nice little place.
 * Stanley's Tavern. A sports bar with decent food, reasonable prices, and (like all restaurants in Delaware) no indoor smoking.

Stay safe
There are several areas of Section 8 housing and apartment blocks which it may be wise to avoid.

The City Steel Mill, DuPont Paint Plant, a coal power plant, plus the nearby refineries of Marcus Hook, PA, may contribute to the high rate of respiratory aliments experienced by residents. Also, several neighborhoods are occasionally covered in a dusting of fine black powder of unknown origin. Breather discretion is advised.

Swimming in the Delaware River is highly discouraged by the health department. Claymont residents have a saying: If you fall in the river, you don't drown, you dissolve.

Go next

 * Wilmington is located a few minutes drive south down Philadelphia Pike, Governor Prinz Boulevard, I-95, or I-495.
 * Philadelphia can be reached in less than half an hour by getting on I-95, driving north, and getting off at any number of exits.
 * Marcus Hook, over the Pennsylvania border, is a town renowned for its two riverfront oil refineries, and its history.
 * Chester, Pennsylvania is a few miles north over the state line, past Marcus Hook. Travel there cannot be recommended, however, as it is one of the most economically depressed and crime-ridden areas around.  However, it is the birthplace of the Hoagie sandwich.
 * Hockessin
 * Historic New Castle is about 20 minutes south down any of the above-mentioned roads.

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Clayton

There is more than one place called Clayton:

Australia

 * Clayton (Victoria) - a suburb of Melbourne.

United States of America

 * Clayton (Alabama) - a town in Alabama.
 * Clayton (California) - a town in California.
 * Clayton (Indiana) - a town in Indiana.
 * Clayton (Georgia) - a town in Georgia (state).
 * Clayton (Missouri) - a town in Missouri.
 * Clayton (New Mexico) - a town in New Mexico.
 * Clayton (New York) - a town in northern New York. See Thousand Islands.
 * Clayton (North Carolina) - a town in North Carolina.

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Clayton (California)

Clayton is a small suburban town in the East Bay of the California Bay Area, in Contra Costa County.

Get in
County Connection buses run from Concord BART station.

See

 * Beautiful mountainside.
 * Beautiful mountainside.
 * Beautiful mountainside.

Go next

 * Concord - One of the largest cities in the East Bay, offering a variety of shopping and dining options.
 * Mount Diablo State Park - This 20,000 acre (80 km2) park borders Clayton to the south and provides great hiking opportunities on a mountain that dominates the landscape for most of central and eastern Contra Costa County. It offers an incredible viewshed, with views on clear days stretching 181 miles to Mount Lassen.

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Clayton (New Mexico)

Clayton is a small town in extreme northeastern New Mexico, in the United States. The historic Santa Fe Trail passed near here.

Get in

 * Routes 56 and 64 connect the city with I-25 an hour and a half to the west, at Springer and Raton, respectively.
 * To the northeast, Routes 56 and 64 combine and connect Clayton with Boise City, Oklahoma.
 * US 87 connects to Dalhart, Texas.

Go next

 * Capulin Volcano National Monument, about 80 miles northwest of town, preserves a volcanic cinder cone of geologically recent origin. A road leads to the crater rim, and there are a few short trails.  Day use: fee $5/vehicle (Park Pass applies).  Lodging and other services are almost non-existent between the monument and Clayton; you might as well plan to seek lodging here, and filling your gas tank before heading for Capulin is a good idea.
 * Clayton Lake State Park is about 12 miles north of Clayton. It has 500 dinosaur footprints, which are readily available to view via the boardwalk the have amongst they tracks. They are best seen early in the morning when good shadows are being cast. The park also boasts an excellent nature trail which is about a mile around. Some of the best fishing is also available at Clayton Lake State Park. Trout, walleye, catfish and bass are stocked in the lake. The state record walleye was caught here. Trout are easily caught with spinners. The visitors center is quite a sight too. It is made from straw bails which can be seen via a glass window within the building. There is also a great video to watch on the dinosaur tracks specific to Clayton Lake State Park. Camping is quite good here, both primitive and electric RV hookups are available. The primitive sites were moved and redesigned in the summer of 2006, and there are now some excellent camping spots overlooking the lake. They have showers and restrooms available also.
 * Kiowa National Grassland, 575 374 9652, . This park north of town preserves a two-mile section of the Santa Fe Trail, offering some great hiking opportunities and the chance to see an almost untouched Trail landscape.

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Clearlake

Clearlake is a city in Lake County inland in the North Coast region of California. It is located at the southern end of Clear Lake, which is more than 1.5 million years old.

By bus
Lake Transit offers service from several nearby towns, including Calistoga, where you can make connections from the Bay Area, and Ukiah, where you can make connections from Mendocino.

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Clear Lake

There is more than one place called Clear Lake:

United States of America

 * Clearlake — A town in California.
 * Clear Lake -- A lake between Lakeport, Kelseyville, and the town of Clearlake in California.
 * Clear Lake (Iowa) — A town in Iowa.
 * Houston/Clear Lake — A district in Houston, Texas.

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Clear Lake (Iowa)

Clear Lake is a city in North Central Iowa.

Get in
Located at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 18.

Sleep

 * Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clear Lake, 1305 N 25th St. Utilitarian. +1 641-357-0966

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Clearview

There's more than one place called Clearview:

Australia

 * Clearview - a suburb north of Adelaide, South Australia

Canada

 * Clearview - a township in Simcoe County, in Southwestern Ontario

United States of America

 * Clearview (Oklahoma) - a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
 * Clearview (Washington) - in the Puget Sound region of Washington (state), in Snohomish County
 * Clearview (West Virginia) - a village in Ohio County (West Virginia), in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia

title: Clearview