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Dubuque

Dubuque, founded in 1833, is the oldest city in Iowa. A port on the upper Mississippi River, it is situated along scenic bluffs facing the river, and has its roots in a mining and trading settlement established in the area by Quebec-born entrepreneur Julien Dubuque in 1788. The city's population is 57,686 (2000 Census), and the estimated population of the Dubuque metropolitan area is 93,072.

Understand
Dubuque grew rapidly during the 19th century, due to its lead-mining, lumber-milling, brewing, metal-working, and river-trade-related industries. It was Iowa's largest city for most of the 1800s, and as a result contains many historically significant structures, many of which have been carefully maintained or restored.

Much of the city's character was established by heavy German and Irish immigration from the 1840s to the 1890s, with the Germans tending to settle in the "North End" and the Irish in the "South End." Large Catholic parishes associated with each group were established, and large, impressive 19th-century church buildings remain to this day. The large Catholic presence caused Dubuque to be elevated to the status of a Catholic archdiocese in 1893, and it is still the smallest US city to hold this distinction.

Noteworthy church buildings include St. Raphael Cathedral, St. Mary (with its jewel-like Bavarian stained-glass windows), Sacred Heart, Holy Trinity, Holy Ghost, St. Columbkille, and the Basilica of St. Francis in nearby Dyersville. St. Luke's Methodist Church contains a significant collection of Tiffany-designed stained-glass windows in a striking Romanesque Revival structure.

Dubuque, as a small industrial center, saw its economy falter in the 1980s as industries downsized or relocated. The city has made a concerted effort to attract tourists, with the establishment of historic districts, museums, a greyhound racing park, a casino, a riverside hotel and conference center, and a Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to the history and biology of the Mississippi River. In 2009, IBM named Dubuque one of its "Smarter Cities", and planned to move 1,500 jobs into the restored Roshek building downtown.

By car
Dubuque is connected to most of the surrounding cities by 4-lane highways.
 * From the north (Twin Cities): Take US Hwy 52 (2-lane)
 * From the northeast(Madison/Milwaukee): Take US Hwy 151 (4-lane)
 * East (Rockford/Chicago): Take US Hwy 20 (mostly 4-lane, some 2-lane)
 * South (Quad Cities): Take U.S. Highway 61 (4-lane)
 * Southwest (Cedar Rapids): Take US Hwy 151 (4-lane)
 * West (Waterloo): Take US Hwy 20 (4-lane)

By bus
Dubuque is 183 mi (295 km) west of Chicago via I-90 and US 20, 90 mi (145 km) southwest of Madison, Wisconsin, via US 151, 70 mi (113 km) north of the Quad Cities via US 61, and 189 mi (304 km) northeast of Des Moines via US 65, US 30, and US 151.

By train
There is no passenger rail service to Dubuque. The proposed Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque passenger line has been put on hold by the Illinois state government.

Get around
Once in Dubuque, most people travel by car as public transport is limited. There are a handful of major car rental offices in the city.

By bus
The City of Dubuque also operates a public bus system called The Jule (formally known as KeyLine Transit). The Jule operates 16 bus routes and a trolley route (in the summer) downtown. The buses generally operate in an east-west orientation, with major transfer stations downtown (W 9th and Main Sts.), midtown (N Grandview and University Aves.), and on the west side (Kennedy Cir./John F. Kennedy Rd.). Most buses operate on 45 min-1-hour long loops.

 * Bus Schedule

Bus fares are 50¢-$1. Discount tickets are available for students, elderly, and the handicapped, available at +1 563 589-4196 or KeyLine office at 2401 Central Ave.

By taxi

 * #1 Green Cab +1 563-495-4444

When driving around downtown Dubuque, be on the lookout for one-way streets because they are somewhat poorly marked. Also, take caution as many turn lanes become confusing with lanes simply ending or becoming turn lanes without warning.

See

Do

 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.
 * Mississippi Riverwalk Port of Dubuque. A 1/2 mile long walkway along the Mississippi River, running from the Ice Harbor in the south to the Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the north, situated atop Dubuque's flood protection levee. Provides excellent views of both the Mississippi and downtown Dubuque. Includes a pavilion, benches, and numerous informational displays on the history of the Port of Dubuque.

Parks

 * Allison-Henderson Park Five acre park on N. Grandview Ave, includes lighted in-line hockey rink, playground equipment, BBQ grills and a recreation program center.
 * AY McDonald Park At north end of Kerper Blvd on the Mississippi, includes fishing pier, boat ramp, walk/bike path, and a rentable council ring overlooking the river.
 * Bergfield Recreation Area Just west of the city, includes fishing pond with two accessible fishing jetties and a 0.78 mile path around the pond.
 * Eagle Point Park Named one of the most outstanding city parks in the Midwest, featuring 164 acres of blufftop views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Facilities include Riverfront Pavilion, Shiras Memorial Pavilion, Log Cabin Pavilion, six tennis courts, viewing towers, band shell, playground equipment, spray pool, and rock garden/fish pond. In 1930, a WPA grant was used for renovating the park, incorporating Frank Lloyd Wright prairie architecture into its buildings and gardens.
 * Louis Murphy Park On the south end of Dubuque, with picnic shelters, three tennis courts, horseshoe courts, and playground equipment. Overlooks the southern end of the city and the Mississippi River from its bluff top location.
 * McAleece Park Recreation Complex On Chaplain Schmitt Island, the complex features three lighted softball diamonds, John Petraikis Field (lighted regulation baseball diamond with seating for 1,700), two soccer fields, a skate park, and a concession stand.
 * Miller Riverview Park 20-acre park on Chaplain Schmitt Island, next to Mystique Casino, with camping facilities, a walk/bike path, and great views of Mississippi River traffic.
 * Pet Park A 2.5-acre park next to Bunker Hill Golf Course. Fenced in and separate areas for large and small dogs.
 * Veterans Memorial Park A 73-acre park on the north side of the city with three softball diamonds, four tennis courts, disc golf course, and a large amount of heavily wooded area.
 * Wahlert Park A 35-acre park on Pennsylvania Avenue that includes five tennis courts, two softball diamonds, volleyball courts, Flora Park swimming pool, horseshoe courts, and a concession stand.

Events & festivals

 * Dubuque Renaissance Faire May. Held at Union Park YMCA Camp location on John F. Kennedy Blvd. Hosted by the Dubuque Museum of Art. Featuring jousting, renaissance market, jugglers, musicians, and food vendors.
 * DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival Annual all arts festival third full weekend every May in Washington Park and Town Clock Plaza. Dubuque's only fine arts festival. Juried fine art fair, interactive art for all ages, old house tour, live music on 3 stages, music. art. culture. Free. www.dubuquefest.org
 * Irish Hooley At Alliant Energy Amphitheater. Featuring live Irish music and dancers, genealogy and travel information, and food and merchandise vendors.
 * Riverfest in Washington Park. A weekend of free family entertainment, including flea market and craft fair, continuous live outdoor music, and children's events.
 * Taste of Dubuque at the Port of Dubuque. 15th annual event with over two dozen food vendors featuring local cuisine, as well as live music and children's activities.
 * Tri-States Chili Cook-off at Cable Car Square. A day filled with entertainment, food, and beverage vendors, including the ever-popular chili cook-off contest. All proceeds donated to area charity.
 * Taste of Dubuque at the Port of Dubuque. 15th annual event with over two dozen food vendors featuring local cuisine, as well as live music and children's activities.
 * Tri-States Chili Cook-off at Cable Car Square. A day filled with entertainment, food, and beverage vendors, including the ever-popular chili cook-off contest. All proceeds donated to area charity.

Learn
There are thousands of students who attend colleges in Dubuque. The largest are the city's 3 liberal arts colleges: Clarke College, Loras College, and the University of Dubuque. Collectively, the schools are known as the "Tri Colleges" and enjoy a friendly rivalry with one another. Other students attend the various religious institutions in the city, or Northeast Iowa Community College, which has a satellite location downtown.

 * Clarke University 4-year Roman Catholic college
 * Divine Word College Roman Catholic missionary college in Epworth
 * Emmaus Bible College Evangelical seminary, college
 * Loras College 4-year Roman Catholic college
 * Northeast Iowa Community College 2-year community college
 * University of Dubuque 4-year Presbyterian university
 * Wartburg Theological Seminary Lutheran seminary

Buy

 * Asbury Plaza Corner of Asbury Rd and Northwest Arterial. Outdoor shopping complex in the West End. Home to Kohl's, Sam's Club, Hy-Vee, and Star Cinemas.

Stay safe
Dubuque is a very safe city with a below-average crime rate. By and large, all areas of the city can be enjoyed day or night without fear of robbery or attack. Visitors are very common to the area, with the high number of tourist attractions and the presence of multiple colleges, and attacks on tourists are rare. The main tourist destinations and hotel locations are well-traveled and safe. However, as with any city of a certain size, there are some pockets of crime.

 * For emergencies, call: 911
 * For non-emergencies, call the Dubuque Police Department: +1 563 589-4410.

Stay healthy
Dubuque is home to two major hospitals, and is the region's center for health care. Mercy Medical Center (250 Mercy Dr; +1 563 589-8000) is a 263-bed hospital just west of downtown. It also has received Magnet hospital designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It handles 55,000 patient visits annually. Finley Hospital (350 N. Grandview Ave; +1 563 582-1881) is the Tri-State's leader in cancer care.

Go next
Trips along the Great River Road afford an appreciation of the upper Mississippi River valley's natural splendor, as you travel through dairy and corn country, down into tree-lined valleys, along limestone bluffs, all the while getting glimpses of the majestic river. This is not prairie Iowa - there's a great deal of scenic variety and interest. The drive north of Dubuque to McGregor, via Sherrill, Balltown, and North Buena Vista, and the drive south through St. Catherine's, St. Donatus, Bellevue, and Sabula, are especially commendable.

Heading 19 mi (24 km) east on US Hwy 20 to Illinois takes the traveler to Galena, the "town that time forgot" and worth at least a day to soak up the atmosphere of a small town that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The historic former lead-mining and commercial center features numerous antique shops and restaurants, and the Ulysses S. Grant Home.

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Duck

Duck is a town in Dare County on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Get in
From the North, take I-64 in Virginia to exit 291B (US 168-Battlefield Blvd). Merge left onto Rt 168 and continue until road becomes RT. 158 (beyond the NC border). 158 will take you all the way to the Outer Banks, then turn North onto NC 12 and head up the island to Duck.

Driving from the West use US-64 and 264 through Columbia and Manteo, NC. US 264 becomes 158 once you've reached the Outer Banks beaches, take it North past Kill Devil Hills to NC 12 and head up the island to Duck.

Get around
Duck is very easy to get around since the town is so small. Everything is within walking distance of each other, so you should have no problem getting around by foot. You can rent a golf cart if you do not feel like walking. Just remember that golf carts are only allowed to operate on side streets, cross NC 12 at a right angle to and from the beach, and be operated by drivers 16 or older. They CANNOT operate along NC 12, the Duck Trail, boardwalk, pathways, sidewalks, bike lanes, or shoulders, or in a manner that violates state motor vehicle laws.

See
Wild horses run free north of Corolla. A 4WD is necessary.

Do
Duck is a quiet place. There is shopping in town, and some watersports on the Currituck Sound, but mostly what there is to do is enjoy the beach. Almost everything is within walking distance.

Duck, as most of OBX, is family friendly. Duck is also dog friendly. In fact, dogs (without leashes) are welcome on the beach!

Be sure to walk the beach in the evenings. Lots of families head out after dark to play with the crabs.

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Duck Key

Duck Key is an island in the Florida Keys.

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Dudh Sagar Waterfall

Dudh Sagar Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in India, and among the hundred highest waterfalls in the world. It lies in the southern part of Goa at Mollem, near the border with Karnataka state.

Dudh Sagar, literally means a Sea of Milk in the local Konkanni language, and gets its name as it appears like an overflowing sea of milk. It has a height of 306 m and a width of 30 m.

The water fall is at its peak flow during the monsoon months from June to September and wanes out towards the summers from March to June.

The entrance to the waterfall is from Collem through the forest department gate. Ticket sales are stopped at 3PM.

History
Legend has it that a beautiful princess lived in the forest on the edge of the King's palace grounds. She enjoyed bathing in a lake nearby and ritually drank sweetened milk from a Golden Jug upon finishing with her bath.

One day while enjoying her jug of milk she found herself being watched by a handsome prince standing amongst the trees. Red with embarrassment at her inadequate bathing attire, the Princess poured the jug of milk in front of her to form an improvised curtain to hide her body, while one of the maids rushed to cover her with a dress.

The sweetened milk cascades down the mountain slope to this day as tribute to the virtue and modesty of the Princess.

Landscape
The waterfall is in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary at Collem in South Goa along the western Ghats, bordering the neighbouring state of Karnataka.

Flora and fauna
The area is a wild and scenic deciduous forest and an ardent bird-watchers paradise. Many species of birds, insects, plants and animal abound here.

The fauna found in the sanctuary is as follows: Gaur, Panther, Spotted Deer, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Porcupine, Wild Dog, Leopard Cat, Sambar, Bonnet Macaque, Common Langur, Jungle Cat, Civet, Flying Squirrel, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Pangolin, Slender Loris, etc. Occasionally, Tigers have also been seen, but the area is famous for King cobras though other snakes found are Python, Krait, Viper, and non-poisonous snakes. About 200 species of birds are found in the sanctuary of which the better known ones are Indian Black Woodpecker, the Malabar Pied Hornbill, Paradise Fly Catcher, Fairy Blue Bird, Drongo, Wag tails, Barbets, Great Indian Horn Bill, Kingfishers, Shrikes, Emerald Dove, and Grey Jungle Fowl.

By and large sightings of wild animals on the trails leading to the Waterfalls are poor due to human activity, however what you will see plenty of are monkeys of various types, who scamper down the steep slopes to greet visitors. Feeding of monkeys is prohibited and will incur a fine if found guilty.

Climate
The most pleasant weather is to be experienced between November and February. March to May can be warm and uncomfortably humid. The monsoon months of June to September, are the most scenic when the entire area is lush and green. However, during these months the access to the waterfalls could be cut off due to flooded rivers and huge quantities of water cascading down the falls.

By road
The waterfall can be reached by road, from Collem which is off National Highway (NH-4A). All interstate buses halt at Mollem where the park office is located. You can take a local bus to Collem from the highway or from Ponda, which is the nearest city.
 * Panaji-Old Goa-Ponda-Tiska-Mollem. (57 km)
 * Margao-Ponda-Tiska-Mollem (42 km)

By rail
Nearest station: Collem (South Central Railway):
 * Collem-Mollem - 6 km

Carambolim (Karmali Railway Station - Konkan Railways):
 * Carambolim-Old Goa-Ponda-Tiska-Mollem-50 km, by road.

Take the turn off at Collem near the Hindustan Petroleum Petrol pump. Drive 9 km down the road. Entering the park is not advisable in a normal car, and may only be accessible to SUVs and 4WD jeeps, as the road is a boulder-strewn jungle track that has rivers criss-crossing it at several points.

One can also hire the vehicle from the union operated taxi stand at ₹2800 for maximum 7 persons. The driver will drop you off near the falls and wait for one and a half hours before taking you back to Collem.

Fees and permits
The Forest Department charges an entrance fee of ₹20 per person. A still camera permit costs ₹30, and a professional camera could cost ₹250. You also need a life Jacket that can be taken from Collem at ₹30 (rent).

See

 * Elephant camp.
 * Tambdi Surla Temple, a 13th-century temple that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is 25 km from National Highway 4-A towards Satpal.
 * Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.

Do
Take a dip in the refreshing cool, sweet waters at the waterfall. However diving is forbidden, as the bottom could be rocky with unpredictable depths. A signboard acts as a grim reminder of people that have lost their lives swimming or diving at the falls. Bring a pair of binoculars and watch an array of birds, insects and animals. Or watch the hordes of monkeys perform their antics.

Trekking through the forest trails is an interesting activity for the avid trekker. Adventurous rock climbers could attempt climbing the steep rocks up to the source of the falls.

Take an elephant ride through the forest, at the forest eco camp.

Visit Devil’s Canyon: this is known as “Devcharacho kond” which when translated from Konkani means ‘Devil’s Canyon’. It is a splendid geological rock formation, wherein the river Khandepar passes through the sanctuary and has cut across the basalt rock formation thus earning its name. The depth of the water here is supposed to be fathomless and is very dangerous for swimming.

Eat
Karibu Restaurant is the closest place for food and drink to the waterfall. Located on the way to Collem from NH-4A. They serve a wide variety of snacks, Goan and Chinese meals and have a bar attached.

Camping
Camping facilities with clean showers, toilet and homecooked goan meals are available at Dudhsagar Plantation, more info here: www.dudhsagarplantation.com/camping. Campers can also access the natural water swimming pool and in house nature trail. Don't miss the plantation tour.

Stay safe
Use of an insect repellent is recommended during the monsoon months. Beware of wild snakes when exploring the nearby jungles.

Do not dive into the waterfalls, as the bottom is strewn with huge boulders and has widely varying depths.

Do not venture to swim in the Devil's Canyon. The canyon is like a bottomless pit with strong underground currents likely to suck you into the rocks.

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Dudhwa National Park

Dudhwa National Park, in Lakhimpur-Kheri District of Uttar Pradesh, adjacent to Nepal border, is one of the major projects for wildlife preservation in India.

Spread over an expanse of approximately 811 km² of marshes, grasslands and dense forests, it is a home for over 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles and numerous species of birds. It has two core areas: Dudhwa National Park and Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary. They are 15 km apart with agricultural land between them. Unlike other major national parks in India like Corbett, Kaziranga, its noncommercial environment makes it an ideal place for animal and bird lovers to spend a day or two in peace, closest to nature. The park has a sizable number of tigers and leopards, although the thick vegetation makes it difficult to spot one. The area once had a good number of Indian one horn rhinos which eventually fell to indiscriminate poaching. The rhino, brought in from Assam's Kaziranga in 1984, have once again thrived in the park. As a major environmental success, the park now boasts of over 30 rhinos, which are very likely to be spotted on a safari on the elephant back. The park also has swamp deer also known as 'barasingha' locally, elephants, Sambar, Cheetal and Hog deer, monkeys, langurs porcupines and a host of other animals. Nearly 800 varieties of birds are found in the park, including the Great Pied Hornbill, Flycatchers, Kingfishers, Drongos etc. Water bodies in the park attract a number of migratory birds from September till march and the rivers support a rich variety of turtles, crocodiles and fish. Gangetic dolphin is reportedly found in the Geruwa river. Dudhwa National Park is a home for 38 species of mammals, 16 species of reptiles, 400 species of birds and 90 species of fish. The main attraction of Dudhwa is swamp deer. Half of the world's 4000 swamp deer live here. Apart from this, four more types of deer found here: hog deer, spotted deer, barking deer and sambar. The officials figure on the population of tigers was 98 in 1995 but according to conservationist Billy Arjan Singh, who died in 2010, there is not enough prey to support more than 20 tigers. The rhino population has increased from 7 to 16 since 1984. There are a few leopards and a hispid hare has also been seen. Wild boars, elephants and bears also give an occasional sighting here.

Understand
Located on the Indo-Nepal border of the Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh, India, Dudhwa National Park (680 km²), along with two other adjacent parks, the Kishanpur Wild Life Sanctuary (204 km²) and Katerniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary (440 km²) is now named as the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve under the Project Tiger. It represents some of the best natural forests and grasslands left in the Terai district of Uttar Pradesh and is today the last viable home of the Royal Bengal Tiger in the state, along with species such as swamp deer, Indian one horned rhinoceros and the elusive hispid hare. It has excellent forests of 'Sal' tree, amongst other flora and is a virtual unexplored paradise for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.

History
After independence of India in 1947, the locals starting encroaching the wilderness of the jungle and the forests started being replaced by paddy and sugarcane. Its location on the Indo-Nepal border provides ideal environment for poachers who hunt for the animals here and sell their products in Nepal, which being a tourist place gives them a huge market for these things. It was a heaven for poachers, game lovers and locals. It is due to the untiring and single-handed efforts of 'Billy' Arjan Singh that this park now stands with its richness. The area was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1965 which received a lot of criticism from the people benefiting from the area. Standing up to the point of being obsessive, Billy favored the decision and went on to convince the erstwhile Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, to declare the forest as a National park in 1977. In 1984-85, seven rhinos were relocated from Assam and Nepal to Dudhwa to rehabilitate a rhino population which lived here 150 years ago. Four years later, it was declared a Tiger Reserve under the Project Tiger and is a major habitat for tigers in India.

Kashipur Wildlife Sanctuary, is the oldest protected area amongst the three areas of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, which was declared a wild life sanctuary in 1972, followed by Katerniaghat Wild Life Sanctuary in 1975, and finally the Dudhwa National Park declared as wild life sanctuary in 1977. Together, the three are sometimes erroneously referred by its most popular name, Dudhwa, although the three are distinctly different parks in close vicinity of one another, enjoying the same terai ecosystem with highly productive habitats of diverse flora and fauna and home to a large number of species.

Landscape
The Dudhwa National Park is made up of rivers, shallow lakes known as 'taals' which provide adequate supplies of fresh water to the park throughout the year. As a result, the area boasts of lush green forests that support the diverse ecosystem. The river Sharda River kisses the boundary of Kishanpur Wild Life Sanctuary close by, while Geruwa, Suheli and Mohana streams, all tributaries of the Ghagra river, flow through the Park. Some of the important shallow lakes are Bankey Taal, Kakraha Taal and Amraha. The land is fertile and the Park is surrounded by rich farmlands yielding 3 to 4 crops in a year. The encroaching agricultural land, along with a railway track which runs through the park can be seen a major threats to the park in the future. The only approach to the park is by a dual bridge across the river Sharda which works as a common one way bridge for road as well as the railway track. Once the new bridge, which under construction, is completed, the commercial traffic into the park will be affected further.

The forest is in the foot-hills of the Himalayas with the flat land covered by spreads of grasslands, swamps and dense forests of tall sal trees. The area is an extremely fertile vast alluvial plain. This mix of ecosystems plays a key role in sustaining a large number living species. The swamps and vast grasslands with tall, yellow grass provide a natural habitat for tigers, deer and rhinos while the dense forests also support a variety of other animals and birds.

Flora and fauna
The forest of Dudhwa National Park is made up of North Indian Moist Deciduous type. Nearly 60 percent of forest is made up of Sal (shorea robusta) trees while the remaining part represents other varieties typical to the sub-Himalayan terrain.

Climate
Temperature drops to 2°C in winter and can be as high as 45°C in the peak of summer. The park has adequate rain fall and it is closed to visitors from mid June to Mid November for the rainy season.

Get in
Drive from Delhi (8–9 hours) or take the train to Shahjehanpur and drive to Dudhwa (3 hours). Alternatively fly to Lucknow and drive to Dudhwa (245 km, 6 hours).

Nearest railway station: Dudwa (4 km), Palia Kalan (10 km), Mailani (37 km), Gola Gokaran Nath (70 km).

You can reach Palia Kalan via Seetapur, Gola Gokaran Nath and Mailani by metro gauge trains from Aishbagh Railway Station of Lucknow.

Nearest airport: Lucknow, Dhangarhi (Nepal, 35 km).

Fees and permits
The park levies an entry fee of ₹50 for Indian visitors and ₹300 for foreign visitors for a period of 3 days. Additional fees are levied for each additional day. Vehicles are allowed into the park at a fee of ₹100. There are also fees for video cameras, while other cameras are allowed free.

Separate fees are charged for each jeep and for elephant safaris.

The park has very few hotels in close vicinity but the park offers a variety of accommodation of moderate standard in the park.

The forest provides no jeep safaris or guides. Jeeps and mini buses can be hired to move around inside the park. Elephant rides through the Park are also available and moreover the mahouts or Elephant drivers also double up as guides.

Get around
Private vehicles conforming to standards are allowed in the park. It is mandatory to take a certified guide with you from the park for each visit. Vehicles (jeeps) are also available from the main office for safaris in the morning and in the afternoon. From a point inside the park, morning and afternoon elephant safaris are also available.

See
Visits along various routes in the park can be fascinating. It is also mandatory to visit the various lakes or 'taals' located at vantage points. The elephant safari can also be a rewarding experience and is the best way to see the Rhino.

While in the region, you can also visit the Kishanpur and the Katerniaghat Wild Life Sanctuaries nearby. A drive along the park to the end of Nepal border (Chandan Chowki) is also interesting.

Do
The park offers a fascinating experience for nature lovers and photographers.

Buy
Local mementos such as hats, tee shirts and other tit-bits are on sale at a small shop near the entrance of the park. In winter, a visit to the nearby Palia town (10 km) can get you the usual local purchases.

Eat
The park has only one canteen, which is in the Main Office of the park. They serve vegetarian food of reasonable quality at moderate prices. Orders have to be given in advance from the menu.

Lodging
The park offers a variety of accommodation including one air conditioned room and several huts, rooms and dormitory with different tariffs. Accommodation must be booked in advance from Lucknow at the office of the Chief Wildlife Warden Uttar Pradesh (tel. 0522-2206584).(0587-2252106)

Jungle tents
Pick your luxury suites: Banke, Tara, RLS, Billy, Jogi and many more. The jungle tents are named after the legends of Dudhwa. The tents are large roomy, spacious and comfortable. They are made of canvas and each tent can accommodate 8 students. The tents can be zipped open and closed. The entire tent can be sealed and secured. The tents provide warmth in winters and are cool in summers. Comfortable bedding consisting of mattresses, sheets, pillows and quilts (or sleeping sheets, as per the season). Every room tent is provided a semi-permanent toilet tent.

Food
Karavan's logistics team arrange for healthy dishes, desserts, soups, snacks.

Transport
Karavan arranges for quality transport: good buses and jeeps.

Respect
There is a very strict environmental policy of zero-pollution. Wasting of resources (fuel, lighting, water, paper, etc.) is minimal. A conscientious effort is made not to disturb the wildlife with noise and loud music. Only vegetarian food is served. Waste is properly segregated; all the organic waste is disposed in a pit. Bio-non-degradable waste is collected in sacks and taken away for municipal disposal.

Stay safe
Beware of monkeys stealing food in the main office of the park.

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Dudinka

Dudinka (Russian: Дуди́нка doo-DEEN-kuh) is the capital of Taymyria and a port open to sea-going vessels near the mouth of the Yenisey River.

Get in
The nearest commercial airports are in Igarka to the south and Norilsk to the west. Note that Dudinka (as well as Norilsk) are closed cities and have major travel restrictions for foreigners and Russian citizens alike; be sure to apply for a special permit far in advance and to have a darn good reason for the application.

A very limited road network connects Dudinka with Norilsk, including the airport, and Talnakh further to the east. Buses ply the route several times per day. There is a railroad connecting all three cities too but nowadays it's limited to freight traffic.

Dudinka is a large port with cargo ships arriving from all over Russia and beyond; pretty much everything consumed in the nearby Norilsk comes by ship via Dudinka, and everything produced in Norilsk (metals and metal ore concentrate) is shipped out via Dudinka. Some ships visiting Dudinka accept passengers; just don't expect it to be possible to get the permissions without extensive skills in navigating through Russian bureaucracy. A more viable option to get here is to hop on a ferry from Krasnoyarsk, the shipping company PassazhirRechTrans usually have three to six departures every month during the summer season. The journey along the mighty Yenisey river takes three nights and scenery along the route are spectacular.

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Dudley

There's more than one place called Dudley:

Australia

 * Dudley (New South Wales)

United States of America

 * Dudley (Georgia)
 * Dudley (Massachusetts)
 * Dudley (Missouri)
 * Dudley (North Carolina)
 * Dudley (Pennsylvania)
 * Dudley Township - in Minnesota

United Kingdom

 * Dudley (England)

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Dudley (England)

Dudley is a town of almost 80,000 people (2011) in the West Midlands region of England. Its tourist attractions include Dudley Zoo and Castle, the 12th-century priory ruins, and the Black Country Living Museum.

Understand
The Metropolitan Borough of Dudley includes the areas of Brierley Hill, Cradley, Gornal, Halesowen, Kingswinford, Netherton, Pensnett, Quarry Bank, Sedgley and the town of Stourbridge.

Do

 * Hike: a trail follows a former railway trackbed from Pensnett northwest to Wombourne (where it crosses the Staffs & Worcs Canal) then northeast to Wolverhampton, 16 miles.
 * Hike: a trail follows a former railway trackbed from Pensnett northwest to Wombourne (where it crosses the Staffs & Worcs Canal) then northeast to Wolverhampton, 16 miles.

Buy

 * Plaza Malls
 * Harper And Caswell

Go next

 * Tipton
 * Coseley
 * West Bromwich
 * Wolverhampton
 * Birmingham

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Duisburg

Duisburg  is a German city in the western part of the Ruhr area (Ruhrgebiet) in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a metropolitan borough with a population of just under 500,000 in 2019. With the world's biggest inland harbour and its proximity to Düsseldorf Airport, Duisburg has become an important venue for commerce and steel production.

Understand
Contemporary Duisburg is a result of numerous incorporations of surrounding towns and smaller cities. It is the twelfth-largest city in Germany and the fifth-largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The core city was founded in the 5th century AD as a marketplace on the Westphalian Hellweg trade route, a ford on the river Rhine and the border between the Frankish Empire and the Duchy of Saxons. Around 740 it became one of several royal courts of Francia, it was first mentioned in a chronicle dated 883 AD as one of the Rhenish places conquered by Normans. 16th-century cartographer Gerardus Mercator, creator of seminal globes and atlases as well as the Mercator projection still used in modern world maps, lived, worked and taught in Duisburg for 40 years.

Since the late 19th century, the city is renowned for its steel industry, being Central Europe's leading site in this sector. All seven blast furnaces in the Ruhr are now located in Duisburg, producing half of the pig iron and a third of the crude steel made in Germany. Coal-mining, on the other hand, has never played the big role it had in other places on the Ruhr. As Germany's heavy industries have lost importance since the mid-20th century (due to the rise of plastics and relocation of production to low-wage countries), Duisburg had to go through a major structural transformation, losing tens of thousands of jobs in the steel mills while creating new ones in the services and logistics sectors.

Duisburg-Ruhrort, on the confluence of rivers Ruhr and Rhine, has long been and still is Europe's biggest inland harbour. It has successfully kept up with the times, replacing its facilities for break bulk and dry bulk cargo in favour of container shipping and modern logistics infrastructure as well as minimising the average laytime of ships from more than a day to only a few hours. Duisburg also aims to be the terminal of a "New Silk Road", offering direct freight train links from China.

The University of Duisburg-Essen, with 42,000 students, ranks among the 10 largest German universities.

By plane

 * Frankfurt Airport is Germany's busiest airport with a wealth of short-haul and intercontinental connections. Direct high-speed trains take you from Frankfurt Airport to Duisburg Hauptbahnhof in about 1½ hr, departing frequently in daytime. Tickets can be had for €29 if booked in advance with Deutsche Bahn, passengers of many airlines serving Frankfurt Airport can also take advantage of the Rail&Fly offer.
 * Ryanair flies from some European destinations to Niederrhein Airport Weeze northwest of Duisburg, near the Dutch border. The only practical way to get from there to Duisburg is by ordering a minibus airport transfer, as there is no direct train connection. There is a bus between the airport and Weeze station, from which you can take the train.
 * Ryanair flies from some European destinations to Niederrhein Airport Weeze northwest of Duisburg, near the Dutch border. The only practical way to get from there to Duisburg is by ordering a minibus airport transfer, as there is no direct train connection. There is a bus between the airport and Weeze station, from which you can take the train.
 * Ryanair flies from some European destinations to Niederrhein Airport Weeze northwest of Duisburg, near the Dutch border. The only practical way to get from there to Duisburg is by ordering a minibus airport transfer, as there is no direct train connection. There is a bus between the airport and Weeze station, from which you can take the train.

By train
Deutsche Bahn offers hourly ICE high-speed trains from Berlin (under 4 hours), Hanover (2 hr 15 min), Munich (5 hours) and Frankfurt (1 hr 45 min). Moreover there are two-hourly ICEs from Amsterdam (2 hours), Stuttgart (under 3 hours), as well as intercity trains from Hamburg (3½ hours) and Bremen (2½ hours). Four times a day, the Eurostar from Paris (4 hours) and Bruxelles (2½ hours) stops in Duisburg. Flixtrain serves the city.

Moreover there is a wide range of frequently running local trains linking Duisburg with other cities in the Rhine-Ruhr region (VRR network), e.g. from Essen in 10–15 minutes, Düsseldorf in 15 minutes, Dortmund in 35–40 minutes.

By car
Duisburg is part of the Ruhr's very dense Autobahn network (located on the junctions of A3, A40, A42 and A59), which is however prone to traffic jams.

By bus

Flixbus serves Duisburg. Buses are usually comfortable enough but slower than trains if usually cheaper.

By public transport
Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG (DVG) operates a network of three tram and 32 bus lines. The U79 tram is a joint venture of the Düsseldorf and the Duisburg transport company, linking the cities. Moreover, Duisburg is part of the S-Bahn Rhein-Ruhr network operating urban rail both within the city and linking it with its neighbours Düsseldorf, Oberhausen, Mülheim and Essen. VRR combi-tickets are valid for all means of local transport (rail, tram, bus).

Trams 901, 903 and U79 cross the city centre in a tunnel .All 3 lines stop at the underground stations at Hauptbahnhof (central station) and König-Heinrich-Platz. Hauptbahnhof underground station consists of two levels stacked below.

West of König-Heinrich-Platz station, lines 903 and U79 branch off to the south towards Steinsche Gasse station, surfacing at Platanenhof, where they split again for Hüttenheim and Düsseldorf. Line 901 continues north through Rathaus station, surfacing and running through Ruhrort on its way to Marxloh.

East of Hauptbahnhof, 901 continues east on the surface and runs past Duisburg University and Duisburg Zoo to Mülheim. 903 and U79 take a sharp turn north and cross the Ruhr River and the vast port in a long tunnel to Meiderich, where U79 terminates. Past Meiderich, 903 keeps heading north through Hamborn, crossing 901 at Marxloh, past Walsum and ending in nearby Dinslaken.

901 and 903 still use some older high-floor vehicles with limited accessible space, the new low-floor fleet is being delivered as of 2024. U79 uses high-floor vehicles, not all stops have been rebuild with high platforms.

Buses have their meeting point in the underpass at the north end of the station. They cover most of the city, although at lower frequency than what you might expect. Still, a good and quick way to get around. Express buses link Duisburg to its surroundings. Bus drivers sell tickets. All buses are low-floor and accessible.

S-Bahn line S1 stops at 5 stations, including the central station, in Duisburg. Rheinhausen district is served by two stations on regional services. Regional branch line RB36 shuttles back and forth between Oberhausen and Duisburg-Ruhrort station, stopping at Meiderich Süd (called Meiderich on 903 and U79), Meiderich Ost and Obermeiderich stations.

by car
Not all, but most of Duisburg is inside the so called Umweltzone environmental protection zone. Driving inside of that zone requires a green pollution zone sticker, that rental cars all have, and the vast majority of foreign-registered cars should be eligible for. Contact your local automobile association for more information. Wide roads and major highways make traffic a breeze off-peak, but are prone to congestion during commuting times. You're never more than a few minutes drive away from a Autobahn or Autobahn-type road. Parking is available at a number of multistorey and underground car parks, electronic signs at major roads show the current amount of free spots in them. Short term drop-off is possible at the taxirank at the central station.

by taxi
A taxi rank sits on the left side of the city-side exit of the Hauptbahnhof central station. Fares are rather steep at €4.90 base fare plus €2.50 /km, as is usual in Germany. Expect taxi fares from Duisburg station like Düsseldorf Airport, Essen city centre , Duisburg-Marxloh.

Do

 * Visit the Innenhafen (inner harbour), a formerly industrial plot converted and gentrified, for museums (listed above), restaurants, pubs and bars overlooking the river.
 * Visit the Innenhafen (inner harbour), a formerly industrial plot converted and gentrified, for museums (listed above), restaurants, pubs and bars overlooking the river.
 * Visit the Innenhafen (inner harbour), a formerly industrial plot converted and gentrified, for museums (listed above), restaurants, pubs and bars overlooking the river.
 * Visit the Innenhafen (inner harbour), a formerly industrial plot converted and gentrified, for museums (listed above), restaurants, pubs and bars overlooking the river.
 * Visit the Innenhafen (inner harbour), a formerly industrial plot converted and gentrified, for museums (listed above), restaurants, pubs and bars overlooking the river.

Eat

 * The Innenhafen (inner harbour) also hosts Spanish, Italian, Asian and German restaurants overlooking the river.
 * The Innenhafen (inner harbour) also hosts Spanish, Italian, Asian and German restaurants overlooking the river.
 * The Innenhafen (inner harbour) also hosts Spanish, Italian, Asian and German restaurants overlooking the river.

Drink

 * Duisburg is the home of König Pilsener (KöPi), one of Germany's best-selling mainstream beers. One can buy it in supermarket, kiosks and in almost every restaurant.
 * Sinalco, a lemonade brand quite known throughout Germany (claiming to be the oldest brand of carbonated soft drinks in Europe) is produced in Duisburg.
 * There are two small breweries producing their own beer: Webster Brauhaus and Brauhaus Urfels. Both of them have restaurants too.
 * The Innenhafen (inner harbour) hosts a café, cocktail bar (Mississippi Queen), pubs (choose Diebels im Hafen for Alt, König Pilsener Wirtshaus Duisburg for Pils beer, but don't worry - both serve other drinks and varieties of beer, too), and restaurants overlooking the river.
 * The Innenhafen (inner harbour) hosts a café, cocktail bar (Mississippi Queen), pubs (choose Diebels im Hafen for Alt, König Pilsener Wirtshaus Duisburg for Pils beer, but don't worry - both serve other drinks and varieties of beer, too), and restaurants overlooking the river.

Go next

 * Mülheim an der Ruhr, 10 km to the east, the cities are effectively grown into each other (5 minutes by train)
 * Oberhausen, 12 km to the northeast, the cities are effectively grown into each other (5 minutes by train)
 * Essen, 20 km to the east (10–15 minutes by train)
 * Krefeld, 20 km to the southwest (15–25 minutes by train)
 * Düsseldorf, 25 km to the south (15 minutes by train)

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Dulan

Dulan is a village in Taitung County, Taiwan.

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Dulles

There is more than one place called Dulles:

 * Washington Dulles International Airport
 * A district of Sterling (Virginia), containing the airport.

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Dullstroom

Dullstroom is a fishing village of 560 people (2011) in Mpumalanga province high up in the Steenkampsberg Mountain Range. Along with Barkly East and Underberg, it is one of South Africa's premier flyfishing destinations.

Understand
Dullstroom lies on the Highveld plateau, and its climate is very different from the surrounding areas. It sits at the foot of De Berg, the highest point in the province at 2,332 metres (7,651 feet).

The town features the highest railway station in South Africa at 2,077 metres (6,814 feet) above sea level.

Get in
Directions from Johannesburg/Pretoria.Take the N4 from Johannesburg to Mbombela. Turn left at the Belfast turnoff. Turn right at the 5th Stop sign (Toyota Garage) onto the R540. Continue approx 35 km to Dullstroom.

Get around
The town's radius is only about 4.5 km, so it is easy to walk around the village once there. There are no transport systems in the village (Feb 2020), but there are 2 bus routes that pass through the village:

Beautiful scenery, wild flowers, fauna and flora, birds including the Crowned Crane, Blue Crane and Wattled Crane.

A Central Reservations office has been in operation for over 10 years, selecting and enlisting a variety of sleeping options for visitors. With a database of over 120 venues, options vary from self-catering farm cottages to luxury lodges and hotels.

Do

 * Arts and Crafts @icreate
 * Bergen Cheese factory - Tonteldoos
 * A variety of retail shops offer country gifts, clothing, candles, art, weaving, books, antiques, Christmas goodies, homemade sweets, and a large range of fly-fishing tackle.
 * Inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest, the annual Ducktober Beer Fest is a beer, food and music festival held in Dullstroom and is the highest beer festival in Southern Africa, at 2100m above sea level.
 * The Dullstroom Winter Festival is held every July and attracts people from all over South Africa. Music by local South African artists is the main attraction. The festival also hosts a kids' zone for young visitors, food stalls, artist exhibits, and whisky pairings stands.
 * Inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest, the annual Ducktober Beer Fest is a beer, food and music festival held in Dullstroom and is the highest beer festival in Southern Africa, at 2100m above sea level.
 * The Dullstroom Winter Festival is held every July and attracts people from all over South Africa. Music by local South African artists is the main attraction. The festival also hosts a kids' zone for young visitors, food stalls, artist exhibits, and whisky pairings stands.
 * Inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest, the annual Ducktober Beer Fest is a beer, food and music festival held in Dullstroom and is the highest beer festival in Southern Africa, at 2100m above sea level.
 * The Dullstroom Winter Festival is held every July and attracts people from all over South Africa. Music by local South African artists is the main attraction. The festival also hosts a kids' zone for young visitors, food stalls, artist exhibits, and whisky pairings stands.

Buy

 * The Dimitrov Art Gallery is run by the well established artist Branko Dimitrov who also does on site commissioned portrait paintings.

 * The Robert Badenhorst Art Gallery sells South African art from paintings to sculptures.

Eat
Harry's Pancakes.

Drink

 * The Anvil Ale Brewery on the outskirts of town is a microbrewery that produces a Blonde Ale, a Pale Ale and a Baltic Porter.
 * The Anvil Ale Brewery on the outskirts of town is a microbrewery that produces a Blonde Ale, a Pale Ale and a Baltic Porter.

Go next
Drive out the other side of town, to Lydenburg and Sabie.

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Duluth (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Duluth:

United States of America

 * Duluth - a city in Minnesota.
 * Duluth (Georgia) - a town in Georgia.

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Duluth (Georgia)

Duluth is a suburb of Metro Atlanta. It is a medium-sized railway town historically called Howell's Crossing.

See

 * Eastern Continental Divide Memorial

Do

 * Duluth Fall Festival: Every year, on the last Sunday of September, vendors from around Atlanta promote their various businesses with fun food and free commodities.
 * Take a Walk: W.P Jones Park and Bunten Road Park are just a few of Duluth's various recreational parks.
 * Take a Walk: W.P Jones Park and Bunten Road Park are just a few of Duluth's various recreational parks.

Buy

 * Gwinnett Place Mall — This pleasant mall is located at 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd.

Eat

 * Duluth Diner: A diner in downtown Duluth where they serve from breakfast through dinner such as oatmeals, pancakes and burgers.
 * Good Word Brewing & Public House: One of the few local brewpubs is at 3085 Main St.
 * Ganghodong 678; The first Korean BBQ restaurant in the States from the Gang Ho-Dong franchise, which is one of the most successful BBQ brands in Korea.

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Duluth

Duluth is a city of about 86,000 people (2018) in northern Minnesota. It is one of the most scenic cities in the Midwest.

Understand

Duluth has always been a shipping town: first for furs, later for iron ore, timber, and grain. As a shipping and milling town, Duluth once had the most millionaires per capita in the United States. This is still reflected in the large number of mansions in the east end of town. Ocean-going vessels come up the St. Lawrence Seaway into the Great Lakes to Duluth Harbor. Since these "salties" go through the locks, they are smaller than the native "lakers" that stay within the Great Lakes. Ships under many flags, including Nigeria, Greece, and Denmark, frequently dock in Duluth to pick up grain and coal for overseas markets. Iron-ore and taconite still go to Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania for processing into steel.

Built largely on a 700-foot (215-m) hill overlooking Lake Superior, Duluth also has a thriving tourism industry, with antique shops, excellent restaurants, cozy inns, and scenic views of the lake. There is a ski resort inside city limits. Canal Park and Superior Street have the highest concentrations of tourist destinations in the city. The famous Aerial Lift Bridge is on Lake Avenue, next to Canal Park. Particularly proud residents liken the city to San Francisco, which also has bridges, hills, a bay, and a thriving tourist business. The renowned Grandma's Marathon is held annually, named after Grandma's Saloon (restaurant) in Canal Park. The University of Minnesota-Duluth and St. Scholastica College are the two largest colleges in the city with over 12,000 students together.

Duluth is the western endpoint of the scenic North Shore Drive, which follows the rugged north coast of Lake Superior nearly 700 miles (1,120 km) to Sault Ste Marie (Ontario). Across the bay is Superior, Wisconsin.

Climate
Set on deep Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, Duluth can be cool or cold anytime of year. The official temperatures are reported from the airport, over the hill, and can be ten or more degrees (Fahrenheit) above the downtown temperatures. Sixties (about 18°C) for a high in August are not uncommon, but it can reach the 80s (about 28°C) just as easily. Bitter windchills can occur in the winter, although air temperatures generally do not go below -20°F (-29°C). Despite this, some people bike to work year-round. The temperatures can also change very rapidly, especially near the lake: a wind switch can be accompanied by a temperature drop of 30 degrees (F) in a couple of minutes.

Visitor information
Visit Duluth operates two visitor information centers:

By car
Duluth is about a 2½-hour drive north of the Twin Cities on Interstate 35. A driver entering Duluth on I-35 from the Twin Cities will be rewarded by a spectacular view of Duluth laid bare in the valley and Lake Superior into the horizon. Travelers not familiar with Duluth may be surprised at how elevated the surrounding hills are. The international airport sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet. After long hours of relatively flat scenery, the view is a treat, especially during peak fall colors. The highway then descends at a steep grade just to the east of downtown; Exit 256B is the recommended exit for most downtown attractions.

By plane
. Offering daily non-stop service to Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Detroit and Chicago. In addition service is offered occasionally and sometimes seasonally to Las Vegas, Phoenix and Orlando.

Airlines serving Duluth International Airport:

 * Sun Country Airlines
 * Delta Air Lines
 * United Airlines

By bus
Duluth is served by Jefferson Lines. The main bus terminal is the at 228 W Michigan St in downtown Duluth; Jefferson Lines also stops at the College of St. Scholastica and the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Skyline shuttle runs 10 times a day between the Minneapolis-St Paul airport and Duluth downtown Radisson hotel. Landline Bus Service runs several direct shuttles a day between Minneapolis and Duluth Miller Mall and the airport.

By boat
Duluth-Superior (WI) is an international seaport, by way of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway, and while the taconite industry has dropped way off from the Iron Range, timber is still shipped by boat. Cruise ships that travel the Great Lakes have Duluth as a stop on their itineraries.

By car
Driving is probably the best option for getting around Duluth. The city generally does not have any traffic problems, although it can get congested in Canal Park.

The city is built on a rather steep hill, so if you travel around anywhere other than downtown or I-35, make sure your brakes are in good order. It can be slushy in the winter as the road crews typically put down salt first, then plow the roads when traffic is lighter. However, being on the west side of the lake, Duluth doesn't normally receive the large lake-effect snowfalls, $$ is the normal snowstorm.

US Highway 53 crosses from Wisconsin to the south to the Iron Range in the north, and will take you to Miller Hill Mall, on top of the hill on the west side. US Highway 2 runs east-west. Keep in mind that the majority of the city is laid out in a grid based on the Lake Superior shoreline. This is about 45 degrees off of true north, however the residents refer to east/west streets running parallel to the lake, and north/south avenues that are perpendicular to the lake. Lake Avenue is considered to be the dividing line between east and west.

By bus/taxi
Public bus and trolley services are operated by the Duluth Transit Authority (DTA).

Uber and Lyft drivers are often available throughout the Twin Ports area.

Allied Taxi and SK Taxi  offer transportation within the city limits and into Wisconsin as well.

By bike
The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council has made a bike map for the Twin Ports area.

Scooter rental is available from multiple vendors, including Leaf.

Museums

 * (The William A. Irvin is dry-docked for repair as of October 2018.)
 * (The William A. Irvin is dry-docked for repair as of October 2018.)
 * (The William A. Irvin is dry-docked for repair as of October 2018.)
 * (The William A. Irvin is dry-docked for repair as of October 2018.)

Do
Duluth is filled with plenty of activities for people of all ages. Canal Park is a tourist district on the lakefront filled with restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels. Some of Canal Park's attractions include a 4.2-mile long lakewalk, a lighthouse pier, the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, the Great Lakes Aquarium, and the William A. Irvin floating ship museum. Those interested in boats will also enjoy watching vessels from around the world enter Duluth's port. Travel the bricked streets in Downtown Duluth and enjoy the historic architecture that defines the city. Walk down Bob Dylan Way (Michigan St, Superior St and London Rd) and celebrate the continuing commitment to supporting local art and local artists.

Sports & recreation

 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.
 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.
 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.
 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.
 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.
 * Bike! Duluth has 45 miles of single track trails for the mountain bike enthusiast and many paved trails and bike routes for bikers and hikers.

Buy

Canal Park is an excellent place to kick off a shopping trip. Plenty of stores line the streets and are close together and easy to walk between. Other great shops can be found throughout downtown Duluth and scattered throughout local shopping centers.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants throughout Duluth. Canal Park is home to restaurants and cafes you wouldn't find anywhere else in the world, plus popular chains such as Famous Dave's, Old Chicago, and Red Lobster.

Stay safe
Dial 911 for emergencies.

Connect
Duluth, along with the airport and its surrounding towns and suburbs (except Superior) are in the 218 area code.

Publications

 * Duluth News Tribune. Duluth's daily newspaper.
 * BusinessNorth. Business newspaper for northeastern Minnesota.
 * Perfect Duluth Day. Alternative Duluth blog.

Hospitals
St. Luke's, 915 E 1st St. For more than 25 years, St. Luke's has provided advanced trauma and emergency care to people in a 17-county region.

St. Mary's Medical Center, 407 E 3rd St. St. Mary’s Medical Center is the largest hospital in northern Minnesota and is nationally recognized for clinical excellence and Top 100 heart care.

Go next

 * Pine City is just a little over an hour's drive south on I-35. Great small town!
 * Set off for a camping/canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
 * Drive up the North Shore of Lake Superior along 'Scenic 61'
 * Bike the Willard Munger trail (over 100 km / 70 miles between Duluth and Hinckley)
 * Across the bay is Superior, Wisconsin.
 * Travel south on I-35 to the Twin Cities metropolitan area
 * Split Rock Lighthouse (40 miles north). Wonderful lighthouse built around 1910.  There were no roads at the time so they hauled all material by boat and lifted it to the top of the cliff.

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