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Narlıkuyu

Narlıkuyu is a coastal town in Cilician Mountains region, southern Turkey.

Get in

 * Narlıkuyu is located on the highway D400, the major highway which traverses whole length of Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Narlıkuyu lies 65 km west of Mersin, the provincial capital, 27 km west of Erdemli and 20 km east of Silifke, other important cities of the region. The road to both directions are wide (2 lanes per direction) and in a very good condition.
 * Buses and minibuses from Mersin heading for Silifke, Gülnar, and other points west pass through and accept passengers for Narlıkuyu.

Get around
The town centre lies on the former winding and narrow highway closely following the coast, about 1 km south of the current highway. Many side streets link each other.

Heaven and Hell chasms and the Asthma Cave is located about 3 km north of the (current) highway. There is no public transport to there from the town centre, or from the highway junction for that matter, but you can walk that gently-ascending slope or try hitchhiking. When coming in from out of town (from Mersin, for example) ask to be dropped off at Cennet-Cehennem (pronounced jayn nayt jay hayn naym) to get off at the junction of the road leading to the chasms instead of the town centre. There is also a carpark free of charge at the entrance of the site.

See
The main attraction of the town is Heaven and Hell chasms (Cennet-Cehennem) and the Asthma Cave, all located very near each other. The cliff of Heaven will welcome you to this area which overlooks the sea from a distance.

A ticket valid for Heaven and Hell costs 150 TL (June 2023); Heaven is partly viewable for free from the cliff along the road, but the rim of Hell is completely within the fenced area.

Eat
Narlıkuyu is known for its fish restaurants by the shore, visited by many people from Mersin during weekends to have a meal accompanied by a glass of rakı. Hacı Amca'nın Yeri is one of such restaurants, a very cool place with fresh fish and very tasteful arugula salad.

Along the road to Heaven-Hell, there are a number of open-air "restaurants" consisting of replicas of the tents of local nomadic Yörük tribes. Most offer Turkish cheese-pancake (gözleme) and ayran, the yoghurt drink.

Drink
Local foamy yayık ayranı, produced with the ancient way of churning, has some level of fame and is quite refreshing on a hot day. There is a road-side stall on the corner where the uphill road to Heaven-Hell branches off the main highway, which offers a pint of icy yayık ayranı for 3 TL.

Connect
(+90) 324 is the telephone code of the town.

Go next

 * Kızkalesi (Maiden's Castle), a castle located on an islet off-shore, is only a few km east of Narlıkuyu.

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Narni

Narni is a city and hill town in the south of the Italian region of Umbria. It lays claim to being the geographical center of Italy, although this claim is also made by nearby Rieti. It rose to importance in ancient Roman times by being on the Via Flaminia, the road that traversed the Apennine Mountains from Rome to Rimini (Ariminum) on the Adriatic coast. In Roman times, the city was known as Narnia, but it's not certain that this is where C.S. Lewis got the name for his Chronicles of Narnia from.

By car
From Rome take the A1 Autostrada as far as Orte. Then head east on the E45 highway and Narni is about 25 km.

By train
There are trains from Rome on the line to Ancona. If coming from the north (e.g. Florence), you can change at Orte station.

Get around
Narni Scalo station is a few kilometres from the main town. Bus services are available.

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Narooma

Narooma is a pleasant coastal town in the Eurobodalla region of New South Wales. It has beautiful beaches and a salt water inlet. Population is about 8,500.

By plane
Nearest airport is at Moruya.

By bus
Premier Motor Service runs coaches from Sydney and Melbourne.

See

 * Mount Dromedary

Do

 * Day trip or overnight stay on Montague Island, 9km off-shore and famous for the largest penguin colony in NSW.
 * Scuba diving on Montague Island with one of several Narooma operators:

Stay safe
The bar crossing that boats must take exiting Narooma is the most dangerous in New South Wales. Take extreme care if skippering a boat across it, and you should have experience handling a boat in high swell. It should only be crossed during the incoming tide. You must contact the Coastal Patrol on channel 86 prior to beginning the crossing. When leaving, circle inside the channel a couple of times to familiarize yourself with conditions and then cross diagonally from the northern side of the bar. Once you begin crossing do not turn around and attempt to abort the crossing. All passengers in a boat crossing the bar must be wearing life jackets throughout the crossing, both by law and in the interests of safety.

Returning boats should also come in on the incoming tide and take the reverse of the path they took going out (that is, diagonally from south to north). Contact Coastal Patrol before the crossing and afterwards to confirm that you crossed safely. If conditions in the bar have deteriorated and you cannot re-enter, you will need to go south to Bermagui's harbor.

Go next
Head to places such as Moruya and Batemans Bay to the north or Bega and on to Eden to the south. Bodalla is about 15 minutes away and has some great cafes and restaurants. Tilba is 20 minutes south and has antique stores and a cheese factory.

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Narra

Narra is in Palawan, Philippines.

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Narragansett

Narragansett is in South County, Rhode Island. It includes the beach villages of Galilee, Scarborough, Point Judith, and Bonnet Shores. Families and students enjoy Narragansett especially in the summer because beaches are so close. The area has a high concentration of college students from the University of Rhode Island within its neighborhoods, restaurants, and bars.

History
Narragansett history in a nutshell - the bay and town took the name of the Indian nation that lived in Rhode Island, the name means "people of a small, narrow place." Point Judith and Galilee were inhabited primarily by farmers and people in the fishing industry. Today Narragansett is home to shops, beaches, restaurants and marinas. The town is scarcely 20 miles long and less than 2 miles wide.

Climate
Weather is definitely a big attraction of Narragansett. The conditions here are truly diverse the whole year long, with a true four-season experience The beauty and warmth of spring followed by the scorching heat of summer, the cool temperatures and scenic colors of autumn, as well as the frosty snow storms of winter.

While Narragansett in the summertime is great for shorts, tank tops or t-shirts, and bathing suits, you are going to want to pack warmer clothing for the winter weather - pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets are all necessities, and since the area is so close to the water the wind can be bitter, so gloves, hats, and scarves are recommended for those chilly days.

Be aware that a lot of establishments close down or have limited hours in the winter.

By car
From New York/Connecticut:

I-95 to Exit 92 in Connecticut. At the light, make a right onto RT 2. You will be on RT 2 for 1.5 miles when you will see a sign for 78 west on the right. Take 78 west for approx. 4 miles. Look for signs for US RT 1 north, make left at intersection. You will be on Rt 1 for 20 miles, make right off Narragansett exit. Follow signs to RT 108.

From Boston and all points north:

I-95 to Exit 9 in RI. Exit in left lane off highway onto RT 4. Follow RT 4 to RT 1 South for 8 miles to the Narragansett exit. Turn left at light and go under overpass. At this rotary bear left and follow signs for Narragansett.

By boat
Coming in at Point Judith in Galilee is the only main way to enter into Narragansett. One will enter by Great Island and will be able to continue down until Wakefield, RI.

Boating access

 * Galilee, Corner of Galilee Rd and Great Island Rd. Southeast side of Great Island Bridge. Linked concrete planks
 * Monahan’s Dock, East side of Ocean Rd. at South Pier Rd. Concrete steep drop, good for putting in jet skis and kayaks.

Get around
The easiest way to access the charm of Narragansett is by foot or bike. To get the complete seasonal experience that Narragansett has to offer, you are invited to explore the picturesque beauty by walking along our wonderful beaches, or riding along our scenic waterfront roads. To help get around one might consider renting a moped/scooter or car to be able to get around from the Narragansett Pier area to Scarborough and Point Judith. You are also very welcome to visit our interesting historic sites. Whether you prefer historic lighthouses, beautiful marinas, or our striking works of art, the choice is up to you. If staying for a long visit in Narragansett, you may want to consider a beach pass for access to alternate parking because the beautiful beaches attract many people which leaves parking hard to find and expensive. Having a beach pass would guarantee parking in reserved parking lots.

Beaches
When traveling to Southern Rhode Island on a summer day there are several beaches you can spend the day at depending on what kind of experience you are looking for. Seasonal passes are available during the summer months for in-state and out of state patrons. The passes are valid from Memorial Day weekend (May) to Labor Day weekend (September). The passes give you access into all state beaches including those found below:

If you are looking to potentially join a beach club there are two beautiful ones in town. Both offer certain amenities such as pool, restaurants, and private events for members only.

Outdoor recreation
Various basketball courts are located around Narragansett. Any day of the week in the summer time you can find a pick up game of basketball going on. Feel free to join in a game or shoot hoops on your own! A very popular court is located on Boon Street, close to the Narragansett sea wall.

Fishing charters
Full- and half-day whale-watching and fishing tours are available. Coastal Rhode Island is encompassed in beautiful scenery as well as a view of Newport.

Other activities

Drink
There are many places to grab a pint of beer, a relaxing cup of tea, or a stimulating cup of coffee. Mainly there are more bars than coffee houses in this area. These bars offer “happy hour” specials in which drinks can be two for one or dramatically cheaper than they normally are. Happy hour usually runs at the end of a typical workday being 4-6, or 5-7. During winter these bars may be crowded on late nights by college students in the area.

Cottage rentals
Narragansett is not far from the University of Rhode Island where college students live during the school year. These students rent out houses usually for a nine-month period. When summer approaches all these houses are available and look for people who need a place to stay to enjoy all of what Narragansett has to offer. Staying for a weekend, a week, a month, or even the whole summer, getting a cottage rental is well worth it!

Stay safe

 * Narragansett Police Department, 40 Caswell St., +1 401-789-1091.

Go next

 * Block Island, The beautiful small Island has great beaches, spectacular bluffs, and cute local shops. Great restaurants, groceries may be expensive if staying longer than a day. A wonderful day trip by ferryboat. The Block Island Ferry leaves port in Galilee.
 * Visit nearby Newport, a mere half hour drive from Narragansett. From Route 1 North, follow route 1 until the Newport exit, follow 138, over the Jamestown and Newport Bridges (toll is required.  Plenty of things to do, both day and night.  Downtown shopping, beautiful beaches, delicious restaurants, historical sites and great bars are among the many things offered in Newport.
 * Providence, Providence, Rhode Island's capital city, is a great day trip. From Route 1 North, follow route 1, route 1 will become route 4, merge onto 95 North and follow until you reach the Downtown Providence exits. Lots to do, including the Providence Place Mall, Thayer Street on the East Side, many great restaurants and Federal Hill (Providence's Italian section).
 * Mystic, Connecticut is about a half an hour drive from Narragansett. From 138, take the 95 South exit towards Westerly, follow into CT and take the Mystic exit. Lots of historical sites to see, great seafood restaurants, also has a great aquarium.
 * Connecticut, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos are located in Connecticut only forty minutes away. Play slots, craps, and roulette, all your favorite card games or sit down for a gourmet meal in one of their many restaurants.

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Narrandera

Narrandera is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales

Understand
Narrandera is described on the signs entering town as a "Town of Trees", which becomes evident why as you drive around town.

Immediately south of Narrandera on the other side of the Murrumbidgee River is Gillenbah, where the Sturt and Newell highways intersect, making it a popular stop for trucks and travellers. There are two service stations and a motor inn at this area.

By road
Narrandera is situated on two major highways, and at the start of another rural highway:

 * Newell Highway: 108 km north of Jerilderie, and 22km south-west of Grong Grong
 * Sturt Highway: 98 km west of Wagga Wagga, and 61km of Darlington Point
 * Irrigation Way: 30 km south of Leeton

By train/bus

 * NSW Trainlink Narrandera sees a single passenger train service a week.  It heads to Narrandera on the way to Griffith from Sydney on Saturdays, and returns on Sundays.  If gives you the option of a few hours in town on Saturday night. More useful are the coach services that run each day from Nerrandera to meet the Sydney to Melbourne XPT for a combined train/coach trip.

See

 * River Red Gums
 * Koalas

Mobile phones
Telstra, Optus & Vodafone all have usable mobile reception throughout Narrandera and surrounding areas.

Payphones
There are three Telstra payphones in Narrandera:

 * 11 Twynam Street, near the post office
 * 16 Cadell Street, near the tourist centre
 * 16335 Newell Highway, at the Gillenbah service station

Nearby

 * The nearby towns of Barellan and Grong Grong, also located in the Narrandera shire

Go next

 * Wagga Wagga, Griffith, or explore the Murray River country.

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Narrow Road to the Deep North

The Narrow Road to the Deep North (奥の細道 Oku no Hosomichi) is the title of famed haiku poet Matsuo Basho's most famous work, a poem-filled travelogue through Japan's remote northeastern region of Tohoku.

Understand
One of the most famous travelogues ever, the Narrow Road continues to inspire Japanese art and visitors to Tohoku, and each of the places Basho visited continues to revere his poems and observations.

In Basho's day, the land of Oku (奥), literally "Within", was the back of beyond in Japan, where farmers eked out a meager living and bandits and hermits roamed in the mountains. Well aware of the dangers awaiting him, Basho fully expected to never return, selling his house and preparing a will.

When reading Basho's work, it is important to note that he takes more than a few poetic liberties with the exact route chosen and the sights seen. Fortunately, he traveled for most of the way with fellow poet Sora, whose more factual diary has allowed the reconstruction of the route.

Prepare

 * 予もいづれの年よりか、片雲の風にさそはれて、漂泊の思ひやまず、海浜にさすらへ
 * There came a day when the clouds drifting along with the wind aroused a wanderlust in me, and I set off on a journey to roam along the seashores...

Back in 1689 Basho walked the entire distance, starting in late spring and taking over five months (156 days, to be precise) for the entire journey. Even with the assistance of modern transportation and perfect scheduling (public transport is sparse in this neck of the woods), it would take a month for a whirlwind tour of all visited sights.

Due to Basho's predilection for mountain climbing, a faithful copy of the itinerary can only be done in summer, after the heavy snows of the Sea of Japan coast have melted and the mountains are accessible.

Get in
The starting point of the trip is Tokyo, the capital of Japan. As the first stretch of the trip has been largely absorbed into urban sprawl, many choose to head straight for Sendai (Stage 18) and start their trip there (with a possible detour to Nikko).

Go

Basho's original itinerary is as follows, with modern place names or major nearby cities in parentheses where applicable.

 * Stages 1-2: Sugamo (Tokyo)

Basho starts off from the traditional areas (shitamachi) of Edo, bidding farewell to Ueno and Yanaka — both well worth a visit.

 * Stage 3: Soka
 * Stage 4: Muronoyashima
 * Stage 5: Nikko

Intriguingly, Basho does not even mention Nikko's largest tourist draw, the extravagant Tokugawa mausoleums. Instead, he climbs Mt. Nikko and visits Futarasan Shrine, dedicated to the mountains' guardian spirits.

In Sendai, Basho met with a famous artist, Kaemon, whom he admired. Kaemon showed him some of his favorite places, such as Miyagino (no longer in existence), Mutsu Kokubunji's Yakushido, and Tsutsujigaoka Tenmangu Shrine.
 * Stages 6-9: Nasu (Kurobane, Unganji, Sesshoseki)
 * Stage 10: Shirakawa
 * Stage 11: Sukagawa
 * Stage 12: Asaka (Fukushima)
 * Stage 13: Shinobu
 * Stage 14: Sato Shoji
 * Stage 15: Iizuka
 * Stage 16: Kasajima
 * Stage 17: Takekuma
 * Stage 18: Sendai

 * Stage 19: Tsubo no Ishibumi (Ichikawa)
 * Stage 20: Shiogama

Matsuo's chosen route of boarding a boat here for Matsushima remains very popular today.

 * Stage 21: Matsushima

The craggy pine tree islands here are considered one of Japan's Top 3 scenic spots.

 * Stage 22: Ishinomaki

 * Stage 23: Hiraizumi

Once a capital that rivaled in Kyoto in splendor, today's Hiraizumi has little left except two famous temples — and some famous haiku lamenting the loss penned here by Basho.

 * Stage 24: Dewagoe (Naruko)

At this point Basho abandoned the original plan to head all the way north to Aomori and instead decided to head across the mountains. Naruko is now a popular hot spring resort.

 * Stage 25: Obanazawa
 * Stage 26: Ryushakuji (Yamadera, Yamagata)

The temple of Ryushakuji is quite literally carved out of the mountainside: hence the common name Yamadera, "Mountain Temple".

 * Stage 27: Oishida
 * Stage 28: Mogami River (Yamagata)
 * Stages 29-30: Hagurosan and Gassan (Dewa Sanzan)

The three holy mountains of Dewa Sanzan are the center of worship for the Shinto-Buddhist Shugendo sect and its mountain-climbing yamabushi ascetic monks. Note that Basho only visited Hagurosan and Gassan. He never made it to the third, Yudonosan.

 * Stage 31: Sakata
 * Stage 32: Kisagata
 * Stage 33: Echigo (Niigata)

The province of Echigo is now Niigata prefecture.

 * Stage 34: Ichiburi
 * Stage 35: Kanazawa
 * Stage 36-37: Komatsu

In Komatsu, Basho visited Natadera, a famous temple still visited by many Japanese (but few foreign tourists).

In Tsuruga, Basho visited the famous Kehi Shrine and stayed at Kanegasaki to observe the full moon. He wrote one of his haiku at Konzenji Temple at the foot of Kanegasaki about the temple's famous bell.
 * Stage 38: Daishoji
 * Stage 39: Matsuoka
 * Stage 40: Fukui
 * Stage 41: Tsuruga
 * Stage 42: Ironohama
 * Stage 43: Ogaki - there is a small museum for the poet's long journey.

Stay safe
The roaming bands of Ainu bandits that Basho feared (but did not encounter) are long since gone. Now the riskiest parts of the trip are inclement weather and the mountain ascents.

Go next
The ending point is Ogaki, which is 30 minutes by rail from Nagoya, a Tokaido Shinkansen stop. Nagoya is home to the Chubu Centrair International Airport. Ogaki is also not so far from Kansai, and it is only a few hours back to Tokyo.

You might also wish to detour to Iga where Basho was born or Otsu on the shores of Lake Biwa, where Basho died in 1694. He is buried in that city at the small temple of Gichu-ji.

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Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq is a village in Southern Greenland. The village is based around the airport, which was built in 1941 by the US military, but is now in commercial use. When arriving in Southern Greenland by international flight this will be your destination. Even though the village can be quite uncharming, most of the buildings being there just for the sake of the airport, the surrounding area has some spectacular sights.

First thing to do, when arriving, is to go to the Blue Ice Explorer Café/Tourist Office/Museum, where you will leave your bags and find out what to see/do. Remember that, like everything else in Greenland, the availability of transportation and sights depend extremely on the weather.

By plane

 * It is also now possible to fly to Narsarsuaq from the Faroe Islands, via Atlantic Airways.
 * Domestically Air Greenland has flights to and from Narsaq, Qaqortoq, Alluitsup Paa and Nanortalik to the south and Kangilinngui, Paamiut and Nuuk to the west.
 * Domestically Air Greenland has flights to and from Narsaq, Qaqortoq, Alluitsup Paa and Nanortalik to the south and Kangilinngui, Paamiut and Nuuk to the west.

By boat
From may to September Arctic Umiaq Line has a weekly ferry to and from Narsarsuaq. It follows the coastline to the west and, if possible, sails all the way to Ilulisat, passing Qaqortoq, Nuuk and Sisimiut on the way. To greenlanders, the ferry is used like the Intercity trains in Europe, thus you'll meet ordinary people visiting their families, not just tourists on a cruise. The company is trying to make the route more attractive to tourists, i.e. the captains are instructed to sail announce and sail closer to any whales spotted on the route. So if you hear a sudden speaker mumble resembling the Danish word hvaler, do hurry to the upper deck for a spectacular view of jumping whales.

Small boats sail the waters south of Narsarsuaq all the time. Diskoline has public boat trips. The tourist office arranges boats to most of the cities in Southern Greenland, but you might be able to catch a lift on a fishingboat going your direction.

Over land
Virtually impossible. On the other side of the river a dirt road leads to Qassiasuk the other side of the fjord. But to arrange to cross the river, you probably have to talk to the tourist office in Narsarsuaq.

Get around
Most places are within walking distance, but taxi can be arranged by the hotel or tourist office. If you need to go to the harbour, a bus (owned by the hotel) can be arranged to pick you up. The fare is approx. 10 DKK or free if you live at the hotel. Further distances can almost only be reached by boat. Check with the tourist office or a fisherboat at the harbour.

See
For easy trips you can climb the Signal Hill (Danish: Signalhøjen), which give you a beautiful view over the fjord. Else you can go to the harbour or the beach to watch icebergs sail by and hear them break. One official sight is the lone standing fireplace of a burned down to ground hospital north east of town.

Do
The Inland ice is reachable within walking distance from Narsarsuaq. One follows the road to the burned down hospital and walk through the scenic Flower Valley (Danish: Blomsterdalen). An almost vertical 300 m climb, gets you to the beautiful view of the Narsarsuaq Glacier, and it is even possible to get quite close (though you have to keep a very long safety distance!!!). Aside for the climb, it is an easy walk (approx. 10 km), and the climb is possible for people with at reasonable condition, as the steepest parts are supported by ropes, you can hold on to. Guided tours can be arranged with the tourist office.

Hiking maps of the area makes longer trips possible, but beware that trails on the map are suggestive, meaning it may be possible to walk this route. Green trails are routes along roads which are easy and hard to get lost. Blue are fairly easy cross country paths. Red are difficult. Black route are extremely difficult and should be avoided if possible, even for very experienced hikers. The trail down from Nakkaalaaq, for example, is little more than over-steepened talus slope. Don't expect anything to be marked, nor that lakes and streams have the size indicated, as this varies throughout seasons. Beware the mosquitos and flies. Though not dangerous, they are quite a nuisance, so bring a net and lots of repellant.

Buy
Souvenirs and postcards are available at the hotel and at the tourist office. There is a Supermarket (Pilersuisoq), but it is easiest found by asking directions.

The grocery store does not sell much besides dried reindeer meat to eat while hiking or camping. If you want dried camping food you will need to bring it from outside Greenland

Eat
Fast food can be bought at the airport, and you can probably get a bun, coffee or cake at the tourist office.

A restaurant is situated in the hotel.

Drink
There's a small bar in the hotel that serves local beer (Tuborg) and various imported drinks along with some interesting cocktails. The general store also sells some alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol is expensive in Greenland, so it's worth bringing your own if you can.

Sleep
The youth hostel is situated 600 m northeast of the airport a bit of the side of the main road. Prices can be found on the Blue Ice café website.

The more expensive solution is to stay at the hotel. Take the bus from the airport (free if you stay at the hotel) or ask at the tourist office.

The cheap option is to put up a tent. Just stay out of the gasoline tank areas, the airport and the centre of town, then nobody will mind. If you do it near the water you will have the music of the iceberg to sleep to. Don't be surprised when you wake up in the middle of the night because a giant iceberg chose to turn upside down just outside your tent. For this reason you should avoid camping directly on the shoreline - a rolling iceberg can create a sizable wave, a bit like a small tsunami, there have been isolated reports of tents being swept away by these waves.

Go next
To go see old Norse settlements arrange yourself a boattrip to either Qassiarsuk or Igaliku.

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Naruko

Naruko (鳴子) is a small town in Osaki, Miyagi, known for ancient hot springs. Nestled in the mountainous backbone of Tohoku, Naruko is located entirely within the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park.

Understand
Haiku poet Matsuo Basho passed through the area on the trip that became his masterwork Narrow Road to the Deep North.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a multilingual guide site.

By train
Naruko is accessible by train on the JR East Rikū-Tōsen Line, some 40 minutes from Furukawa, an interchange station with the Tohoku Shinkansen line.

By bus
Direct shuttle buses to Sendai and its airport run several times a day for a cost of around ¥1500.

By car
Two national highways, Route 47 and Route 108, pass through the area.

Get around
Naruko is small enough to cover on foot, though there are intermittent bus and train services. Geta, traditional Japanese wooden sandals, are popular among visitors and can even be rented from the train station. The local proverb geta mo naruko explains why: the literal meaning is "geta are also noisemakers", a reference both to the meaning of the town name (a naruko is a castanet-like clapper, originally designed to scare away birds) and the clip-clapping sound produced by walking on geta.

See
The volcanically active area is famous for the Naruko Hot Spring Villages (鳴子温泉郷), a cluster of 5 villages — Naruko, East Naruko, Takayamadaira, Kawatabi and Onikōbe — with abundant onsen hot springs. The reputed curative properties of the springs make them especially popular with people in ill health.

Do
Many of the hotels in the area also offer entry to their baths during the daytime for around ¥500.

Eat
Most guests eat breakfast and dinner at their lodgings, but there are a number of simple eateries in town.

Budget
Other than camping, there are few budget options here.

Go next

 * Kurihara
 * Tome
 * Wakuya
 * Ishinomaki
 * Tomiya
 * Matsushima
 * Mogami
 * Shinjo
 * Kami

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Naruto

Naruto is the name of two separate cities in Japan:

 * Naruto (鳴門), a city in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku, and
 * Narutō (成東), was a town in Chiba Prefecture, Honshu. Now part of Sanmu City.

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Sanmu

''This article refers to the Naruto in Chiba Prefecture. For the Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, click here.''

Sanmu (山武) is a city in Chiba, Japan.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a guide site. with integrated Google Translate.

By train
From Tokyo station, Naruto can be reached by the JR Sobu Line.

Infrequent Shiosai limited express trains leave once every 2-3 hours, generally at 40 past the hour. This will get you to Naruto in as little as one hour for ¥2490.

The cheaper, more frequent alternative is to use a JR Sobu line train at a cost of ¥1280, changing at Chiba; this will take you about 1 3/4 hours.

Sobu Line trains from Chiba generally leave every 30 minutes, reaching Naruto in 45 minutes (¥650). Reserved Shiosai trains take a half hour and cost ¥1460.

These trains are free to use with a Japan Rail Pass or JR East Rail Pass.

By bus
Highway buses from Hamamatsucho Busterminal in Tokyo and Chiba station.

See
In this town, there is beautiful sea. People often come here to surf. In the summer time there are a lot of people want go to sea. However, the station and sea will be a little far, so it will be better if you come here by car. Car parking cost is not going to be so high like Tokyo. There is a bus service that runs intermitantly from the JR Naruto station to the beach during the months of July and August. These buses run free of chargeas long as you are only going to the beach (the first stop). Enjoy your summer in Naruto!

Eat
Japan is noted for its sweet and delicious strawberries and Naruto is famous for its strawberry farms. There are many strawberry farms in this town. Many people come to pick strawberries at the farms. Reservation are not required but recommended. You can eat as many strawberries as you want while picking and you pay by the time limit, usually two hours and about ¥1000. Strawberry season here is usually March to April.

Go next

 * Yokoshibahikari
 * Sosa
 * Asahi
 * Choshi
 * Kujukuri
 * Togane
 * Yachimata
 * Tomisato
 * Oamishirasato

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Naruto (Tokushima)

''This article refers to the Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture. For the Naruto (成東) in Chiba Prefecture, click here.'' Naruto (鳴門市 Naruto-shi) is a city at the northeastern tip of Tokushima, Japan.

Tourist information sites

 * The city government has a good multilingual guide site.

 * The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated Google Translate.

By plane
There are four daily JR buses from Kobe Airport to Naruto (2 hr 45 min, ¥2950).

By train
Naruto has a train station, but it is inconvenient for rail traffic from other major cities. Even within Shikoku, the trains are sparse at one per hour, so the fastest and most direct method of reaching Naruto is to take a bus from Kansai across the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge.

By bus
JR Bus operates daytime Awa Express buses between Kansai and Tokushima, stopping along the way at Kōsoku Naruto (高速鳴門) which is a bus stop along the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto highway. Buses connect to JR Osaka station every 30-60 minutes throughout the day, with separate runs operating to/from Kobe once per hour (including Shin-Kobe station on the Shinkansen) and to/from Kyoto seven times daily. The one-way fare to Kōsoku Naruto is ¥3750 from Kyoto (2 hr 20 min), ¥3150 from Osaka (2 hr 10m in) and ¥2750 from Kobe (1 hr 35 min). Once arriving you can connect to a city loop bus that will bring you into town (09:00-11:30, 14:00-16:30 daily), or you can walk for five minutes to the Ko-Naruto-Bashi (小鳴門橋) bus stop where you can pick up more buses. You can also walk to JR's Naruto train station in about 15 minutes.

From major cities located near the Shinkansen (such as Tokyo, Nagoya, Hiroshima and Fukuoka), the hassle-free way to Naruto is to take a Shinkansen train to Shin-Kobe and transfer to the Awa Express bus. Even if you have a Japan Rail Pass, the Awa Express bus from Shin-Kobe, which is not covered by the pass, is a wise investment for ¥2750. Or, continue to Okayama, where you will have to change to three more trains and add an additional 1-2 hours to your journey.

Seats for JR's Awa Express buses can be reserved at Midori-no-Madoguchi locations at major JR train stations.

JR's Dream Tokushima overnight bus service from Tokyo also stops at Kōsoku Naruto (9 hours, ¥9800).

By foot
Naruto is the starting and ending point of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage course around the entire island of Shikoku, which is traditionally covered by walking.

Get around
Bicycle rental is available in Naruto tourism center (15 minutes walk from Naruto station). It costs ¥500 for one day. Bicycling up to Naruto Bridge at a slow pace takes about 2 hours.

See
Naruto is best known for the Naruto Whirlpools (鳴門の渦潮 Naruto no uzushio), which form in the narrow Naruto Strait between Awaji Island and Shikoku. The vortexes can be seen up to four times daily, but their size and speed depends the height of the tide, which in turn depends on the alignment of the Moon and the Sun. In general, the new moon and full moon are usually the best times to see the whirlpools, which can reach a depth of 2m and a width of 20 m. They can be viewed either from viewpoints at either end of the Onaruto Bridge crossing the strait or from sightseeing boats in the Strait itself.

Naruto's second claim to fame is as the starting point of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage. The first two temples on the trail, Ryōzenji (霊山寺) and Gokurakuji (極楽寺), are in Naruto.

Eat
Naruto claims to be home to the world's best sweet potatoes (kintoki), from which all sorts of products are derived: cakes, cookies, and liquor (Naruto Kintoki Shochu).

Drink
Try Sudachi Chu, a lime spirit.

Go next

 * Mima, is a small city in western Tokushima prefecture. Mostly known for several historic locations, as well as campsites and outdoor activities (kayaking, hiking, fishing, motorcross, paragliding, etc.).
 * Tokushima
 * Matsushige
 * Kitajima
 * Aizumi
 * Itano
 * Awaji Island
 * Kamiita
 * Higashikagawa

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Narva

Narva is the easternmost city in Estonia, at the Russian border.

Understand
Most of the about 70,000 inhabitants are ethnic Russians. Narva-Jõesuu is a nearby seaside resort at the Gulf of Finland.

The city of Narva was founded by Denmark in the Middle Ages. Narva became part of the Swedish Empire, and during the Great Northern War, Swedish king Charles XII led 10,000 men to victory against more than 30,000 Russian soldiers here.

Due to the heavy damage of the Second World War, Narva had to be almost completely rebuilt. This is why the city is dominated by Soviet architecture today, mostly Krushchevka-type buildings, the quintessential "commie blocks" from the 1960s. Narva's "modern" Town Hall, for example, is a prime example of typical Soviet architecture.

Over 90% of the current population are Russian-speakers, mostly either Soviet-era immigrants from parts of the former Soviet Union and their descendants.

There’s plenty to do in Narva, concerts, annual festivals and open-air shows that take place both in the inner yard of the Narva Castle and elsewhere in the town, such as in the newly-built ice skating stadium.

Talk
Russian is spoken and understood by virtually everyone. If you are able to speak the Russian language, you will be fine. Estonian is spoken as the second language mainly by the younger generation (as learning Estonian at schools became compulsory after Estonia declared independence in 1991). Older people are likely to have zero knowledge of Estonian. English is spoken (or at least understood) by younger people, but the degree of proficiency may vary greatly, so make sure that you can take advantage of locals who understand and speak English as much as possible. Street signs are Estonian-only or in Estonian and English.

Get in
Bus and train schedules are easily available online – read more under Estonia.

By train
Elron runs several trains per day from Tallinn taking between 2 and 3 hours costing around €11-14.

Before the COVID pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, the daily over-night train between Moscow and Tallinn operated by GoRail made a stop-over here, journey time from Moscow was 11½ hours. Departure time from Moskva Leningradsky station was 22:15 with arrival in Narva at 09:30. From Tallinn the train departed at 16:00 and arrives in Narva at 18:30. As of 2023, this international service does not operate. At this point, the only way to get to Narva from Russia by train is to take a once-a-day commuter train from St Petersburg to Ivangorod, and cross the river to Narva on foot. Be aware that there are no shopping options at the train station.

By bus
A trip from Tallinn or Tartu to Narva takes three hours and costs around €10. The bus station is just in front of the train station. Bus companies are Lux Express, Ecolines and Baltic Shuttle.

Get around
Narva can be explored on foot.

By bus
You can find timetables from pilet.ee and buy bus tickets using the mobile app.

By taxi
Read more under Estonia.

Do

 * Football: JK Narva Trans play soccer in Meistriliiga, the top tier. Their home ground Narva Kreenholmi Staadion (capacity 1000) is 1 km southwest of the railway station. The playing season is March-Nov.

Buy

There are a few shopping centres along Tallinn street.

Eat

For more expensive dining options, consider the restaurants in the hotels in the sleep section. Do not expect same level and availability of services like in the other Estonian cities, especially if you arrived from Tartu or Tallin.

Drink
You should probably consider a more cosmopolitan city like Tallinn or Tartu for nightlife.

Stay safe
While Estonia is generally very safe, Narva systematically ranks as the country's most dangerous place. Most murders, aggravated assaults, robberies, and car thefts in Estonia occur here.

As in any other Russian majority town, take extreme care if you're dark-skinned. Avoid non-touristic places and stay clear of bars and pubs at all costs, especially at night as skin-heads are known to be active here.

Go next

 * Narva-Jõesuu – A small resort town at the mouth of the river Narva, 14 km northwest.
 * Sillamäe – A beautiful coastal town in the east and formerly closed city with the best ensemble of Stalinist architecture in the entire Baltics. Built after the war with an uranium processing plant, successfully redesigned after Estonia's independence.
 * Rakvere – Estonia's fifth largest city, west-wards, famous for its Punk and Rock festivals and spirit.
 * Kuremäe – Contains the famous Pukhitsa convent/nunnery, the only Orthodox monastery in the whole of Estonia.
 * Mustvee – More than halfway to Tartu is this small and relaxing fishing village.
 * Tartu – Museum-rich and Hanseatic city on the banks of the Emajõgi River. Also, Estonia's second-largest and oldest city, intellectual hub famous for its universities, and a lively student city.
 * Lahemaa National Park – On the coast within an hour east (50 km) of Tallinn. Given its size it is the largest park in Estonia and one of Europe's biggest national parks, with 1000 km2 of bogs, trails, and forests.
 * Tallinn – The financial and cosmopolitan centre of Estonia. Beautiful and expensive.
 * Ivangorod – On the Russian side of the river, and Saint Petersburg.

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Narva-Jõesuu

Narva-Jõesuu is a town in eastern Estonia at the Gulf of Finland, 15 km north from Narva.

Understand
At the beginning of the 19th century the town with its villas and spas became a popular summer holiday destination for wealthy visitors from St Petersburg. During World War II, many buildings were destroyed and the significance of Narva-Jõesuu as a resort town decreased. After the war, during the Soviet era, Narva-Jõesuu was mainly a resort town for middle-class. But after the Soviet Union, tourism decreased again. Hence, some of the resorts are now abandoned. Nevertheless, some spas are still in business.

By bus
From Narva it takes about 20 min with the bus for about €1.

In general, bus schedules are available online – read more under Estonia.

Get around
The centre of the town can be explored on foot. For stretches of the beach further southwest, you might want to take a car or bus.

Do

 * Narva-Jõesuu is a well known spa holiday destination. Numerous holiday centres and spa hotels are open to visitors.
 * Narva-Jõesuu offers its visitors the longest coastal beach in Estonia. Even during hot summer days, when the beach is heavily crowded, you can always find yourself a decent place to relax with absolutely no one around, if you walk down the shore a little.
 * Narva-Jõesuu offers its visitors the longest coastal beach in Estonia. Even during hot summer days, when the beach is heavily crowded, you can always find yourself a decent place to relax with absolutely no one around, if you walk down the shore a little.

Go next

 * Narva – Estonia's eastern-most and third largest city, on the Narva River, which is the border with Russia. Famous for the Hermann castle, right opposite of the Ivangorod's castle, and the Kreenholm factories. Even though it might seem grey and dull.
 * Sillamäe – A beautiful coastal town in the east and formerly closed city with the best ensemble of Stalinist architecture in the entire Baltics. Built after the war with an uranium processing plant, successfully redesigned after Estonia's independence.
 * Toila – A small coastal and historic resort town, also west-wards.
 * Püssi – A poor but now recovering town with an interesting artificial mountain made of ash from its oil shale power plant, which has been depositing ash in the location since the 1930s. Nowadays, the mountain is used for motocross.
 * Kuremäe – Contains the famous Pukhitsa convent/nunnery, the only Orthodox monastery in the whole of Estonia.

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Narvik

Narvik is a city in Nordland in northern Norway. The town of Narvik has a population of about 14,000, while the entire municipality has a population of about 18,000. The city sits along the southern shore of the Ofot Fjord, and is the centre of the Ofoten district.

Understand
The modern city was founded in 1902. It grew up as an important ice-free port for Swedish iron ore exports. Before the port and the iron-ore railway was constructed there were only a few farms on the peninsula. During the first attempt to establish a port and railway the place was called Victoriahamn (Victoria port), after the visit by Crown Princess Victoria of the joint kingdom of Sweden and Norway. When the iron ore railway (known as Ofotbanen in Norway and Malmbanan for the entire 500 km between Narvik and Luleå) was finally built from 1898 to 1902 there was an intense activity in Narvik and particularly in the mountains. Thousands of navvies poured in and created a temporary city at Rombaksbotn. The railway construction from Narvik through the wild mountains until the plateau on the Swedish side was a notable engineering achievement. The railway was electrified as early as 1923. Control of the iron ore fields at Kiruna and the port of Narvik was a key motive for German attack in 1940 and the allied intervention. During and after the German invasion of Norway, Narvik was the scene of fierce battles between allied (British, French and Polish supporting Norwegian army) and German forces, and the war museum commemorates the events of 1940. The Battle of Narvik was the first real engagement between Allied and German troops after months of phony war. The Battle of Narvik was a key event in the early phases of the war. The town was totally destroyed in the process and the fjord was full of shipwrecks. Some 20 major war ships sunk during the battle at Narvik. Today, the city offers several outdoor activities; in particular, alpine skiing is possible in the mountains around Narvik.

The Narvik district is called Ofoten, which is the original name of the fjord now known as Ofotofjorden. The fjord is some 500 meters deep in the central parts, more shallow in the inner part. Some wrecks from the Battle of Narvik rest at only 10-20 meters. In Rombaken, the inner branch of the big fjord, there is one wreck above the water line.

By rail

Narvik is the terminus of Malmbanan ("Iron Ore Railway", in Norway known as Ofotbanen), the railway from northern Sweden. It is mainly used for shipping enormous amounts of iron ore from mines in Lapland, it also offers passenger services. As part of the line runs through the very steep and inhospitable Narvik mountains, the construction was an engineering achievement. Control of this railway and the Narvik port was one aim of the German invasion of Norway in 1940.

Narvik is not connected to the rest of the Norwegian rail network, which ends in Bodø, southwards. You can book connecting rail and bus tickets from southern Norway via Vy.

A journey along Malmbanan gives spectacular views over large mountains of Narvik and the vast emptiness of Lapland. The Norwegian state railway company Vy has two daily services; one early morning and another at around 10:00 from Luleå (7 hr) via Boden (6½ hr), Gällivare (4½ hr) and Kiruna (2 hr 45 min). The morning service has sleeper carriages attached all the way from Stockholm, departures from Stockholm are daily at 18:00. Prices vary according to demand, booked early (bookings open 90 days before departure) tickets for the over-night trains can be as low as kr 450 and kr 195 for day trains. Narvik is the northernmost point that can be reached by train on electrified standard gauge railways from the rest of Europe.

By bus
There are long-distance bus lines from Fauske, Kiruna, Lofoten and Tromsø, and from several nearby places. Many routes are very scenic.
 * The bus station,, is on the west side of the inner city, near the AMFI shopping center. Buses to or from north also stop at E6 near the railway station on the other side of the city. A full timetable can be found at Reis Nordland.

Get around
Narvik is a compact city which is easy to navigate. The tourist information office is on the main street, and the railway station is easy to find as well. Destination Narvik and its links will help you to find most of what you are looking for about Narvik.

If flying in from Oslo Gardemoen to Harstad/Narvik/Evenes airport west of Narvik, a one-hour bus transit is available right to the town centre.

Narvik has a local bus service with routes to neighborhoods outside the centre, including Ankenes, Framnes, and Beisfjord. Tickets for short journeys are kr 31, kr 16 for children (under 16) and seniors (67 years and over). Most lines run Monday to Saturday, while a few major routes (in particular Ankenes) have very limited service Sunday afternoons as well. Schedules are available online (in Norwegian); the paper schedule for the Ofoten region can also be downloaded.

See

Do

 * Take the cable car to the top of Fagernesfjellet. Or better yet, climb it in the middle of the night during summer. There is a fantastic path the winds up the mountain that overlooks the city and one can reach the same destination as the cable car.

Buy
There are shops and kiosks on the main street, plus there are two large shopping centres: one near the railway station and the other in the centre of the town.

Sleep
For a town of its size Narvik offers a large selection of hotels, both more high-end and cheaper alternatives.

Go next

 * The Express Bus (northbound) goes to Finnsnes and Tromsø with connections to Alta and the North Cape. The southbound to Fauske (railway) and Bodø (bus, railway and airport)
 * Southbound bus to Fauske/Bodø daily
 * There are two bus departures daily from Narvik to Svolvær in Lofoten
 * There is an Airport Express Bus to Harstad/Narvik/Evenes Airport (EVE) that connects with flights to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
 * Kiruna and Luleå in Sweden, connected by road and Malmbanan (Iron Ore Railway, known as Ofoten Line in Norway)

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Naryan-Mar

Naryan-Mar is the capital of Nenetsia, located on the Pechorin River well beyond the Arctic Circle. It is the largest town in Nenetsia and serves as a "hub" for the surrounding area as well as a principal river port, sea port, and airport. Due to its strategic location and booming oil business, the city developed rapidly in the early 2010s and reached some of the highest living standards in Russia. Still, Naryan-Mar retains many features of a true frontier town.

Understand

Naryan-Mar is on the Pechora River, 110 km from its mouth on the Barents Sea. An important transport hub of the region, it is connected by its airport and river port to settled points along the Northern Sea Route and south into the Komi Republic.

4 km down the Pechora river from Naryan-Mar is the village of Iskateley (Russian: Искателей, Nenets: Iskatel), which is functionally almost a neighborhood of Naryan-Mar, though it is administratively separate.

Get in
The distance to Arkhangelsk is 650 km; along the waterway through the White Sea and Barents Sea 1100 km.

By boat
When the Pechora River is not frozen (mid-July to mid-October), passenger ships run between Pechora in the Komi Republic and Naryan Mar.

By plane
Naryan-Mar Airport (IATA: NNM) is the main port of entry here, with flights from Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Arkhangelsk, Kirov, Usinsk. and Syktyvkar. The airport also operates local flights to most settlements of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

Get around
Naryan-Mar may be the largest town in Nenetsia, but that just is not that big — all that there is to see can be seen easily on foot within an hour or two.

See

 * An Orthodox Church
 * WWII memorial
 * The town harbor
 * The town harbor

Buy
Being an oil hub and the associated development has led to a price-hike; prices are well above average compared to other Russian towns.

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Naryn

Naryn is a city in southeastern Kyrgyzstan in the region of the same name.

Understand
Naryn has a population of 52,300 people.

By bus

There are marshrutkas available from Bishkek for about 200 som, leaving 08:00-10:00. Also, they leave from Kazarman and At-Bashy.

By taxi
A shared taxi from Balykchy costs 500 som (2015). The journey takes roughly 4½ hr.

Get around
Shared taxis are a convenient way to get around. On the main road, taxis are treated like marshrutkas, meaning people get on and off. As of August 2015, the fare for a ride is a mere 10 som, but can be 20 som if you want to go all the way back to the bridge. Do not pay more!

See

 * Unique from other cities with its red mountains, you can get a great view of the city if you climbs its hills.

 * A few statues are visible from the main road, including a Lenin statue.

Do

 * Koshoi Korgon - ruins of a castle/fortress from the 10–12th centuries. All that remains are the walls. Supposedly a friend of the legendary Manas was buried here. Roughly an hour's drive from Naryn, it's on the same road to Tash Rabat and easily visited. A small museum is located nearby. Make sure your driver stops here on the way to or from Tash Rabat.
 * National Park Salkyn-Tor occupies 4,228 ha. Locals love this place for picnic areas. Nice hiking to the alpine lake, a pretty moderate hike with a gentle incline and incredible views throughout. Bargain with a taxi, road is fine to the entrance of the park (20 som per person)

Eat
Restaurants are north of the street where the guesthouses are located. Just walk up the street and follow the music.

Sleep
The CBT (Community Based Tourism) office is located 200 m from the marshrutka/taxi station. A board in English tells you where it is. The office is essential to helping set you up with a guesthouse, as there are no signs for guesthouses. Arrive in Naryn before the CBT office closes at 17:00 or 18:00 so you can have a place to stay for the night. CBT's official price list quotes 600 som per person per night for any B&B.

Cope

Go next

 * Tash Rabat – Naryn is the gateway to visiting this 500 year old pitstop on the Silk Road, one of the highlights of Kyrgyzstan.

 * Jalal-Abad – Instead of heading back to Bishkek and from there to Osh, you might choose to go directly to Jalal-Abad, a convenient transport hub. This can be much faster but certainly not cheaper.

 * Bishkek, Kazarman, At-Bashy

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Naselle

Naselle is a small town in the Southwest Washington region of Washington (state).

Located some 15km (10 mi) east of Long Beach, on the southwest corner of the Willapa Hills and just inland of the southeast corner of Willapa Bay, Naselle sits on the Naselle River and is known for year-round sturgeon fishing. The population is about twelve hundred residents, seasonal and permanent.

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Nashik

Nashik (Marathi: नाशिक Nāśik) is a city in the state of Maharashtra with a population of about 2.3 million people (2023). This is an ancient holy city, also known as the Wine Capital of India, part of the Mumbai - Pune - Nashik so-called "golden triangle of Maharashtra". It is a city of pilgrimage for many Hindus, important for Hindu rituals for the afterlife offerings, and also one of the four locations of the Kumbha Mela festival.

Understand
Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. Then it comes under Peshwa of Maratha Empire in 1818. City is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Laxman Kanhere were born in Nashik.

For a long time, the name of the city has changed according to different rulers. Some believe the name "Nashik" was derived after the incident in Ramayana when Lakshman (Sri Ram's brother) chopped off the nose of Surpanakha (Ravan's sister). Another school of thought states that Nashik is a combination of nava shikha - nine summits. It was also named as Gulshnabad by Muslim rulers which was immediately disputed by the residents. It was spelled incorrectly by the British administration, as Nasik but eventually changed to the current Nashik.

Cultural and social
Nashik is well known in India as a gateway city to travel to Shirdi and Trambakeshwar which hosts one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

It is believed that in antiquity, during transport, the drops of Amrit fell into the Brahma-Kund at Trambakeshwar. This makes it one of the most popular religious travel destinations of India. Nashik is also known as a transit station for devotees going to Shirdi, the residence of Sai Baba ( from Nashik).

Living
Nashik is fairly cosmopolitan city. Marathi is the official language of the city. This is the most common language spoken on the streets, most people may partial understand Hindi and English.

Attitudes in Nashik are liberal. The city used to be very traditional and conservative, but now is an open-minded culture and is gradually developing city.

Read and watch
Nashik is known for its art and literature contribution. Nashik has one of the biggest public libraries.

Movie

 * Shri Dadasaheb Phalke - the founder of the Indian film industry comes from Nashik. He started movie making in India with the mythological character “Raja Harishchandra” in 1913. This was the first movie in India. He made 95 movies and 26 short films in the span of 19 years, till 1932 in Nashik.

Music

 * Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar was from Nashik, wrote books on classical Indian music. He reinvented notation system suitable to Indian classical music. He also composed notations for the national song of India, Vande Mataram.

Literature

 * Bahinabai Chaudhary was a poetess who made poems in spoken Marathi. It was a flawless creation in ample. Once her son realised the value of her poems he started writing it down. Her poems is an invaluable treasure of Marathi literature. The poems reflect real day-to-day life in a rural setting describing the beautiful effects of nature on her life. She also state the philosophy of life in simple humble words.
 * V V Shirwadkar alias “Kusumagraj” in a career spanning five decades starting in pre-independence era, he wrote 16 volumes of poems, three novels, eight volumes of short stories, seven volumes of essays, 18 plays and six one-act plays.
 * Vasant Kanetkar was a stage drama writer in Marathi language. He wrote 40 three-act plays, all of which were performed on the professional stage. Many of his plays became commercial successes. He has been credited with rejuvenating the Marathi theatre when it was in decline, the age of Sangeet Natak --stage musicals—having had come to an end.
 * Vinayak Damodar Savarkar re-wrote Indian history from a patriotic point of view. His works are in Marathi language, Saha Soneri Pane (Six golden pages in the History of Hindu Nation) - explaining six Indian empires and their extent. He wrote two books in English named "Hindutwa" and "Hindupadapadshahi" on the history of Marathas. Two of his poems famous are Sagara Pran Talamalala and Jayostute sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Climate
The climate of Nashik is very pleasant. Nashik has three distinct seasons: summer, monsoon and winter. Summers are typically hot with maximum temperatures ranging from 35 to 42°C. The warmest month in Nashik is generally April as compared to the rest of the Deccan Plateau where it is May. November is normally a very pleasant month.

Nashik does not get very hot. Even during the peak of summer, the air is cool and standing under a tree can give respite form the heat. However, as sunlight can be intense leading to skin tan and sun-burn, be sure to carry and use sunscreens (above SPF-30).

The nights in Nashik are significantly cooler than most other parts in this region owing to its high altitude.

The average rainfall is approx 550 mm. The city often receives local and heavy thunder showers with heavy downpours in June, which brings down the temperature. The rainy season can sometimes be gloomy, with cloud cover for days together.

Winters are generally dry and day temperatures can be as low as 24°C and temperatures at night as low as 5°C.

By bus
Nashik is from Mumbai (Bombay). There are frequent buses to Nashik from Dadar in Mumbai. It takes 4 to 5 hours by road. If you are not around Dadar, you can still take buses from Borivali (a key place on Western Railway Line) or Thane (a key place on Central Railway Line). Also, a suburban railway (CR) to Kasara can be taken from few suburban railway stations beyond Dadar (like Kurla, Thane or even beyond). Once at Kasara, there are loads of connecting buses to Nashik and many other places, along with ample number of share-taxis (₹50-60 per adult passenger, but with cramped sitting). (There is no taxi service available in the late night. You can get held up after reaching Kasara Railway Station till the next morning.)

By train
Trains called 'Panchavati Express' and 'Godavari Express' also ply daily between Mumbai and Nashik. Nashik is on Central Railway line and Dadar Station is a sort of junction place for Central Railway and Western Railway, so make sure that you are at right side of the station (that is, east-side for Central Railway). There is also a daily train service between Pune and Nashik.

There are sufficiently frequent services of buses, auto-rickshaws, shared-taxis etc. are available at fairly low fares.

You can also go by local from Kasara.

By car
You can reach Nashik by road through Mumbai-Nashik Expressway (NH 3),  approx.

Get around
A rented car is the best option to move around the city. There is also a Nashik Darshan bus every day which shows you around the important tourist attractions in Nashik otherwise regional public transport service is also quite nice. Get the ticket for Nashik Darshan bus a day in advance to avoid inconvenience. You can akso take cheap and good auto rikshaws.

See

 * Nashik Flower Park.
 * Nashik Flower Park.

Do

 * Trek in the hills near to Nashik.
 * Visit a Stone Age Site - several kilometres from Gangapur village.

Buy
Nashik is famous for its silverware craftsmanship. The old shopping centre of the city lies in the heart of the city at Main Road. If gas a lot of upscale shops. Saraf Bazar is place for silverware and ornaments. Canada corner is always crowded with college going youngsters. Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the hot shopping destination. You'll get brands like Lee Cooper, RBK, Adidas, Woodlands, Van Heusen, Proline, Pepe Jeans, D&G, Levis, Provogue, Biba, Fabindia, Spyker and many more.

Malls

 * Crosswords, Untwadi
 * Nashik Central, Trimbak Naka
 * Pantaloons, Untwadi
 * Pinnacle Mall, Golf Club
 * Reliance Footprints, Untwadi
 * Reliance Living Home, Untwadi
 * Reliance Trends, Untwadi
 * Westside, Untwadi
 * Reliance Trends, Untwadi
 * Westside, Untwadi

And chain stores like Reliance Fresh, Spencer's, Spinach, Subhiksha, more are present all over the city.

Jewellers

 * Adgaonkar Saraf, Saraf Bazar, Nashik
 * A K Gems - Agni, Nashik Road
 * Bafna Jewellers, Tilakwadi, Nashik
 * Chnaya Jewellers Prop. Jitendra Mutha, Mob. 9850046531, Old agra road, pimpalgaon baswant.
 * Diamond Galaxy - Tanishq, Canada Corner, Nashik
 * Govind Dande & Sons, Nashik Road
 * Maind Saraf, Saraf Bajar Nashik.
 * Mayur Alankar, Saraf Bazar, Gangapur Road, Nashik.
 * Mirajkar Jwellers, Saraf Bazar, Trimurti Chowk, Madhli holi Nashik.
 * Parekh Jewels, College Road, Nashik
 * P.R. Vaishampayan & Sons working under the brand name Sonchafa.
 * Rajmal Lakhichand Jewllers, Nashik
 * Significant Moments, Nashik
 * Surana Jewellers, Canada Corner, Nashik.
 * Takle Bandhu, Saraf Bazar, Nashik
 * Tanishq Showroom, Samarth Nagar, Nashik.
 * Waman Vishnu Throat, Saraf Bazar, Nashik.

Multiplexes

 * Cinemax, City Centre Mall
 * PVR Cinemas, College Road
 * Cinemax Regimental, Nashik Road
 * Big Cinemas, New Nashik (Cidco)
 * INOX, Nashik Road
 * SRS Cinemas, Nashik Road

Eat
There are good restaurants all over the city. Coffee Shops/Cafes on College Road: Bliss Juice Bar, Cafe Bollywood , 12 to 12 , Friendship , Cafe Coffee Day. 12 to 12 is good restaurant for western cuisines.

 * The most amazing dining experiences at Nashik are at Emerald Park Hotel. Jharoka serves some amazing Indian food comparable to the best in the country, Dhruva is the roof top barbecue and grill and also has a 24-hour cafe.
 * Bhagvati's Chat: A famous chat joint near Kulkarni Garden on Sharanpur Road
 * Bikaneri Bhujiawalla on College Road.
 * Bon Appétit Restaurant - Pathardi Phata, Nashik
 * Kondaji Chivda very famous from Nashik.
 * Modern Cafe (formerly named as Parth) has good Marathi fare.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Kondaji Chivda very famous from Nashik.
 * Modern Cafe (formerly named as Parth) has good Marathi fare.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Kondaji Chivda very famous from Nashik.
 * Modern Cafe (formerly named as Parth) has good Marathi fare.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Modern Cafe (formerly named as Parth) has good Marathi fare.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Modern Cafe (formerly named as Parth) has good Marathi fare.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Rolls & Keema
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Sachin Foods, near Raviwar Karanja, famous for samosa and chat.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.
 * Salim's Tea at the corner of BYK Commerce College is a favourite hang-out of college students.

Other

 * Chinese : Seble Hotel, Trimbak road, Carnival College Road, 21st century, Sharanpur Road
 * One Should not miss the famous Krushnai Vada Pav (an Indian burger served with chillies) at the Circle Cinema, The Shop located at Ashok Stumbh
 * Other Family Dining: Patang, and Purohit.
 * Missal: Vihar at Gangapur naka, A tapri near Raviwar Karanja (next to Pethe High School),Tushar on college road, Ambika near Panchvati Karanja, Sham-sundar Satpur MIDC (see below)
 * Other Thali Hotels: Purohit, Rajdhani
 * Traditional Marathi Cuisine: Saheba, Mumbai Naka

Famous Missal Joints
Missal is a hot and tasty curry dish from Maharashtra. Missal literally means 'Mix'. It is served with Pav (Indian name for baked bread). There are lots of variations to the cooking and the way it is served. It is mostly hot in taste.

 * Sadhana Restaurant - Chulivarachi Misal, Survey No 71, Gangapur-Satpur Link Road, Bardan Phata, Nashik,
 * Hotel Bhagwati, Panchawati Karanja
 * Hotel Shamsunder, B Road, Satpur MIDC
 * Hotel Sheetal, Old taxi Stand, CBS
 * Hotel Sudarshan, Makhamalabad, Nashik.
 * Hotel Tuljai, Opp college, College Road.
 * Hotel Tushar, Malaria Stop, College Road.
 * Hotel Vihar, Near K.V.N.Naik College, Gangapur Naka.
 * Maharashtra Hotel, Bytco Point, Nashik Road.
 * Nehru Garden, Near Sarda School.
 * Om Tea House, Near Bhadrakali Karanja, Bhadrakali.
 * Raswanti Missal, Panchavati Karanja
 * Shelke Missal, Ravivar Karanja, opp Chandi Ganpati Mandir.
 * Pravin missal Panchvati Nashik.
 * Pravin missal Panchvati Nashik.

Ice cream parlours

 * Cream Zone, College Road
 * Eskimozs Pot Ice Cream, Canada corner
 * Pastongi, MG Road
 * Razzmatazz, College Road
 * S K Ice cream Parlour, nashik road
 * Razzmatazz, College Road
 * S K Ice cream Parlour, nashik road

Budget
(Inspect the room before you book)

Go next

 * Anjaneri - the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. located on Trimbak road, from Nashik.
 * Bhagur - Small village, important as the birthplace of Veer Savarkar, one of the famous freedom fighters, about from Nashik Road.
 * Igatpuri - On Nashik - Mumbai Highway. Located about from Nashik. There are multiple resorts available for a weekend getaway.
 * Nanduri - Saptashringi Goddess - located from Nashik.According to Hindu tradition, the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini dwells within the seven mountain peaks. (Sapta means seven and shrung means peaks.) It is located in Nanduri, Tal:-Kalwan a small village near Nashik in India
 * Sangamner - About from Nashik, along the Nashik-Pune highway. Has an engineering college, a medical college, a well-developed market, and historical places to see.
 * Shirdi - Famous the world over for Sai Baba, but you have to have patience, as the queues can be infinitely long. About from Nashik. Frequent Volvo and MSRTC buses are available.
 * Sinnar - About from Nashik on the Nashik-Pune highway (NO 50). In the Yadava period (11 AD)  Gondeshwar Shiva temple has interesting architecture and stone carvings.
 *  Yeola: from Nashik, between Nashik and Aurangabad. Famous for hand-woven Patina saris (traditional sari), Yeola is a major handloom weaving centre and the silk saris, shalus and Paithanis woven here find a prominent place in Indian and foreign markets. It is also famous for gold and silver wire. Places of interest include the Muralidhar Temple and the Parshvanath Temple.

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Nashua

There's more than one place called Nashua.

United States of America

 * Nashua (Iowa) - a town in Iowa
 * Nashua (Minnesota) - a town in Minnesota
 * Nashua (Montana) - a town in Montana
 * Nashua (New Hampshire) - a city in New Hampshire

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Nashua (New Hampshire)

Nashua is a city in the southern part of New Hampshire. It is the state's second largest city behind Manchester with a population of about 88,000 (2016).

By plane

 * Manchester - Boston Regional Airport is 30 minutes by car from Nashua.
 * Logan International Airport is approximately one hour by car from Nashua

By car
No interstate highway runs through Nashua; though it is easily accessible from both I-93 and I-495. The main expressway through Nashua is the north-south U.S. 3, which connects to I-93 in Manchester to the north (via the F.E. Everett Turnpike/I-293) and I-495 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the south.
 * From Manchester, Concord and points north: Take I-93 south to I-293/Everett Turnpike. Stay with the Everett Turnpike through Merrimack.  Nashua can be accessed via exits 7-1 along U.S. 3/Everett Turnpike.
 * From Boston and points southeast: Take I-93 north to I-495 south (exit 44). Once on I-495, take U.S. 3 North (exit 35).  The South Nashua shopping district can be accessed via U.S. 3 exit 36 (Middlesex Road), the last exit in Massachusetts.  The rest of Nashua can be accessed via exits 3-7 on U.S. 3/Everett Turnpike.
 * From New York City and points southwest: Take I-95 north to I-91 north (exit 48). Take I-91 to Hartford, and get off on CT-15/I-84 east (Exit 29).  Take I-84 east to its terminus at I-90/Massachusetts Turnpike.  Follow directions as below "From points west".
 * From points west: Take I-90 east to I-495 north (exit 11A). Take I-495 north to U.S. 3 North (exit 35).  The South Nashua shopping district can be accessed via U.S. 3 exit 36 (Middlesex Road), the last exit in Massachusetts.  The rest of Nashua can be accessed via exits 3-7.
 * From the New Hampshire Seacoast, Maine and points northeast: Take I-95 south to NH-101 west (exit 2). Outside of Manchester, NH-101 west will merge with I-93 south.  Follow signs for NH-101 west/I-293 north.  From I-293 north, take exit 3 (Everett Turnpike south).  Nashua can be accessed via exits 7-1 along U.S. 3/Everett Turnpike.

By train
The nearest train station is 20-minute drive away in Lowell, the Charles A. Gallagher Transit Terminal at 101 Thorndike Street, Lowell,. It is part of the MBTA commuter rail network; connections to the MBTA are available from Amtrak at Boston's North Station.

See

Do

Buy
Nashua is famous for its many shopping outlets, especially in the southern part of the city where you can find every single store chain in New England. Many Massachusetts residents come here to take advantage of the lack of sales tax in New Hampshire. The commercial area spans from exit 36 in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts to exit 3 in Nashua on U.S. Route 3.

Eat
Many restaurants, cafes, and pubs line the picturesque Main Street in northern Nashua. In addition, there are an ever-growing number of ethnic restaurants throughout the city, including Indian, Mediterranean, Columbian, Mexican, and others. The downtown Main Street area has become a minor destination for its restaurants and bars.

Drink
Main Street is a bar-hopping hot spot: Irish pubs, sports bars, dance clubs (though nothing spectacular), and sidewalk cafes.

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Nashville

Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping.

History
Nashville was founded in 1779 and it grew rapidly because of its excellent location on the Cumberland River. It was incorporated in 1806 and became the county seat of Davidson County. Nashville was named the capital of Tennessee in 1843.

Like many Southern cities, Nashville was not immune to the economic woes of the post-Civil War South but it quickly rebounded. It only took a few years for the city to reclaim its important shipping and trading position and to develop a solid manufacturing base. The post-Civil War years of the late 19th century brought a new-found prosperity to Nashville. These healthy economic times left the city with a legacy of grand classical-style buildings, which can still be seen around the downtown area.

Since the 1970s, the city has experienced tremendous growth, particularly during the economic boom of the 1990s under the leadership of Mayor (former Tennessee Governor) Phil Bredesen, who made urban renewal a priority, and fostered the construction or renovation of several city landmarks, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Public Library downtown, Bridgestone Arena, and Nissan Stadium.

Climate
Nashville sits in the middle of a geographic region known as the Nashville Basin. It is surrounded by the Cumberland Highlands and is bordered by the Cumberland Plateau to the east. The Nashville Basin is characterized by rich, fertile farm country and high natural wildlife diversity.

Nashville has cool, relatively short winters and hot, humid summers, with long spells of spring and autumn in between. Winter temperatures commonly hover slightly above freezing, and a fair amount of light snow generally falls throughout the months of December to February, though large storms of 6-plus inches in a day do occur every few years. Nashville can be prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during the spring and fall months. Summers are hot, but no more than the rest of the southeastern U.S. with temperatures around 90°F (32°C) during the day.

By car
Nashville is a nexus of several interstate highways, including I-65 (north-south), I-40 (east-west), and I-24 (northwest-southeast). The various highways sometimes merge and split without the typical exit-offramp design, so travellers should consult maps before attempting to navigate the area. There is easy access to/from Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis and Louisville, among others.

By shuttle

 * Gray Line Shuttle, +1 615 275-1180. Tours and charter buses.

By car
The primary mode of transportation is by private car in Nashville. The average speed on highways ranges from 55-70 mph, but are usually much slower due to traffic congestion. City streets are generally 25-45 mph unless otherwise posted.

I-40, I-65, and I-24 are the major interstate highways that run through Nashville.

All major national car rental agencies operate in Nashville.

Taxis are also very prevalent in Nashville, especially Downtown. Taxi companies that operate in Nashville are:

Transportation network companies Uber and Lyft operate in Nashville.
 * Allied Cab, +1 615-885-1499.
 * Music City Taxi, +1 615-262-0451.
 * Checker Cab, +1 615-256-7000.
 * Metro Cab, +1 615-365-3434.

For executive transportation, sedan or limousine services are available; these often work like black cars in New York City, and offer executive sedans, SUVs, or even full limo transports to and from downtown or the airport.

Parking
If you are looking to park Downtown in a lot or garage, be sure to have a good idea of where to park. The Metro Owned Facilities managed by the Nashville Downtown Partnership (branded as ParkIt Downtown) seem to be the best deal. For example, the Metro Courthouse/Public Square Garage is $3 after 5PM and on weekends. This is much cheaper than nearby private lots.

By foot
The center of Nashville is not too big for an able-bodied person to traverse on foot in decent weather, and walking downtown can be quite pleasant. Outside downtown, Nashville is sprawling and lacks sidewalks.

See
Nashville is a very historic town and as such, many of its attractions are restorations or museums. Most attractions of interest to tourists are in the Downtown, Midtown, and Music Valley neighborhoods.

Music

Sports

Midtown

Southeastern Nashville

Western Nashville

Buy
Popular tourist souvenirs include cowboy paraphernalia (boots, hats, etc.) as well as any and all music themed items. Expect to find many local shops selling these items. Some downtown shops offer "buy 1, get 2 free" deals. Be sure to shop around.

Eat
The dominant local grocery chains in Nashville are Kroger, Publix, and Aldi. The city is also dotted with dozens of ethnic groceries, especially Hispanic, Kurdish, Indian and Vietnamese, around Nolensville Pike. For organic and/or specialty grocery stores, Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, and Fresh Market also have locations throughout the city.

Budget

 * Downtown

 * Midtown

 * Eastern

 * Southeastern

 * Western
 * Western
 * Western

Downtown

Splurge

Downtown
Many bars can be found in Printer's Alley in Lower Broadway.

Splurge

Stay safe
Avoid walking in North Nashville, especially the Bordeaux and MetroCenter districts, and use caution when driving through the district at night.

Use caution when walking around Downtown Nashville at night, especially along the avenues south of Broadway. Use designated parking and avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle. Panhandlers do exist around these areas as well.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Nashville consist of +1 615 plus a seven-digit number, but the region is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 629 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 615 before these if no area code is indicated.

Cope
Unlike the more conservative suburbs surrounding it, the city of Nashville is more accepting of alternative sexualities and lifestyles.

In Nashville there is a growing gay entertainment district featuring a number of gay clubs, dance halls, lounges, restaurants and sex clubs on Church Street between 12th and 22nd Avenues with very chic spots offering lively, classy entertainment. LGBT individuals are mostly accepted in the areas of Downtown, West Nashville, Hillsboro, and East Nashville, with South Nashville and North Nashville being less friendly.

Newspapers

 * The Tennessean. The main daily newspaper.
 * Nashville Scene. Nashville's oldest and largest weekly, now run by the Village Voice.  Excellent entertainment news and reliable features, plus useful special issues (Annual Manual, Dining Guide, You're So Nashville If..., College Guide, Best of Nashville, etc.)

Consulates

 * 🇩🇰 Denmark
 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇮🇹 Italy
 * 🇯🇵 Japan

Go next

 * Fall Creek Falls. A spectacular waterfall located on the rim of the Cumberland Plateau, several hours outside of Nashville.
 * Franklin. Fifteen miles south of Nashville. A historic Civil War town.
 * Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and an International Biosphere Reserve that straddles the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. The park is about a 3⅓-hour drive east of Nashville, so it would be more than you could do in a day, but certainly worth a weekend trip!
 * Lynchburg Located 1½ hour's drive to the southeast, this small town is home to the Jack Daniels Distillery.
 * Natchez Trace Parkway. The long parkway follows the same path used by travelers from Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi during the early 19th century. It begins in the southwest part of Nashville along Highway 100 about 10 miles outside of the city.  south from the parkway entrance in Williamson County is the nation's first segmentally constructed concrete arch bridge. The parkway provides spectacular views of the rolling hills in Tennessee.
 * Tullahoma Located about an hour southeast of Nashville, this town is home to the George A. Dickel distillery and a thriving aerospace industry based around Arnold Air Force Base.

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Nasiriyah

Nasiriyah is a city in Southern Iraq. It the closest major settlement to the prehistoric city of Ur.

Understand
Nasiriyah was founded in 1872 and became a major center of trade in Ottoman Iraq. The areas around the city is the ancestral home of many Mandaeans, an ethnoreligious group that were probably the first to practice baptism and are the last surviving Gnostics from antiquity. Today, only a few hundred families remain.

Get in
Nasiriyah has a station on the railway between Baghdad and Basra. Iraqi Republic Railways runs two overnight trains which both call here. There are also irregular trains to and from Karbala, especially during religious holidays.

See
There is a called The Ahwar of Southern Iraq: Refuge of Biodiversity and the Relict Landscape of the Mesopotamian Cities. "Ahwar" translates as "marshland" and the region is listed partly for the wetlands flora and fauna. However, the listing also includes the cities of Ur, Larsa and Eridu.

Do
The amusement park in Nasiriyah.

Go next
The ruins of the ancient cities of Ur and Larsa are located nearby.

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Nassau

Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas. It is the largest city in the Bahamas and its low-rise sprawl dominates the eastern half of New Providence Island. The city's name is locally pronounced like "NAH-sor" but without the R.

Understand
Founded around 1650 by the British as Charles Town, the town was renamed in 1695 to honor the ruling house in the Netherlands (and later England), which ultimately derives from Nassau Castle, Rhineland Palatinate. Due to the Bahamas' strategic location near trade routes and its multitude of islands, Nassau soon became a popular pirates' den, and British rule was soon challenged by the self-proclaimed "Privateers Republic" under the leadership of the infamous Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. However, the alarmed British soon tightened their grip, and by 1720 the pirates had been killed, switched to more legitimate businesses or driven out.

Nassau grew immensely after the end of the American War of Independence as many loyalists (and their slaves) who did not move to Canada settled here. Later free Blacks - including those freed from illegal slave ships by the British Navy - settled here.

Nassau would again profit from events in the US during the American Civil War when blockade runners made a small fortune. US policy would again inadvertently benefit Nassau when it became a party destination for those who could afford it during prohibition. The Bahamas in general and Nassau in particular were one of the first destinations for the international "jet-set" of people rich enough and blessed with enough free time to take - then prohibitively expensive - jet aircraft to party locations around the globe. The Cuban Revolution of 1959 further benefited the local tourism industry as the new regime was a lot less lenient towards gambling Americans and the mob or other North American "bourgeoisie" owning everything worth owning in Havana. To say nothing of the US imposed restrictions on their own citizens visiting Cuba. Today Nassau has both become more accessible to people of more modest means and less exclusive due to it, but its close location to the US as well as its economic political and cultural ties to the US and the Commonwealth still make it a common tourist destination.

Today, with a population of 274,400 (2016), Nassau contains nearly 80% of the population of the Bahamas. However, it's still quite low-rise and laid back, with the pretty pastel pink government buildings and the looming giant cruise ships that dock daily.

Climate
Located slightly north of the tropics, Nassau has a tropical monsoon climate with considerable differences throughout the year in amounts of rain and rainy days. December to April are the driest months with 6-8 rainy days per month, whereas the rainiest time of the year corresponds to the Northern Hemisphere summer months. Temperatures are warm throughout the year.

Orientation
Orienting yourself in central Nassau is fairly easy. Bay Street, which runs parallel to the shore, is the main shopping street, filled with an odd mix of expensive jewelry boutiques and souvenir shops. The hill that rises behind Bay St contains most of the Bahamas' government buildings and company headquarters, while the residential Over-the-Hill district starts on the other side.

By plane
Nassau's  is the largest airport in the Bahamas. Most major U.S. airlines have flights to Nassau. There is also some service from Toronto and London.

The two most popular Fixed Based Operators (FBO) at Lynden Pindling International Airport are Executive Flight Services and Odyssey Aviation. Air taxi and air charter companies such as Jetset Charter and Monarch Air Group fly a variety of private charter aircraft and jets, from charter luxury Gulfstream's down to economical piston twins for small groups and individuals into and out of Nassau.

The airport has seen better days, but the free drinks occasionally served on arrival and the live band serenading the Immigration hall help set the tone. There's a list of fixed taxi fares posted at the exit. It's about US$27 and 10 mi (16 km) to most hotels in central Nassau. No public transportation goes into the airport, but if you really want to take the bus, you need to walk out of the airport onto the main road (John F Kennedy Dr). Cross the road to catch the bus 12B that goes into the city center. There is no bus stop so just wait by the roadside and wave it down when it comes. Runs about every 30 min. Fare is $2.50.

For departures, there are three terminal concourses: domestic and charter flights, flights to the US, and non-US international flights. US Immigration/Customs preclearance can be very time-consuming, so show up at least two hours before your flight. Security for other destinations is considerably more laid back, and an hour should suffice.

By sea
Nassau is a favorite port of call for the many cruise ships plying the Bahamas. Up to seven cruise ships can dock at the Prince George Wharf Cruise Terminal adjacent to downtown Nassau. For island-hopping within in The Bahamas, a good option would be Bahamas Ferries, which has several sailings each week to Nassau from most other islands.

By water taxi
A water taxi service is an available alternative to a taxi to get to Paradise Island from downtown. It is picked up under the bridge and costs $6 round trip. The water taxi stops operating at 6PM.

By minibus
Minibuses (locally known as jitneys) act as the bus system of Nassau city and New Providence island. Jitneys are found on and near Bay Street. The famous #10 Jitney to Cable Beach loads passengers on George & Bay Streets (in front of McDonalds, across from the British Colonial Hilton). Other jitneys are located on Charlotte & Bay Streets. A bus will typically wait until it's full before departing. Understanding the various routes can be complex. Many have destinations painted on the bus, but there is no standard as they are run by multiple companies and individuals. Ask around for your destination. Note that there is no jitney that goes to Paradise Island (Atlantis Resort).

Journeys cost $1.25 per person, per ride. A round trip, even if not getting off the bus (ie: sightseeing), is counted as two rides. Payment is received by the driver when disembarking. No change is given, and there is no transfer credit for changing busses.

The jitney is definitely a very inexpensive way to enjoy the local culture. Be aware that the jitneys stop operating between 6 and 7PM. The only way back to downtown after 7PM is by taxi which can be quite expensive.

The buses (also called jitneys) are 32-seaters and travel to many parts of the Island. They operate from 6:30AM to 6PM daily, except on Sundays when there is limited service. The basic fare is $1 per person and $2 for areas on the outskirts of town. Exact fare is required. The schedule is as follows:

From Bay Street (opposite Parliament Street) to the Eastern end of the Island (including foot of the bridge to Paradise Island) and return -- Bus Numbers: 1, 9, 9A, 9B, 19, 21, 21A, 23

From Bay Street (opposite Market Street) to the Marathon Mall and return -- Bus Numbers: 1, 1A, 3, 19, 21

From Frederick Street (Bay Street) to Town Center Mall and return -- Bus Numbers: 4, 4A, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 11A, 12, 15, 15A

From Bay Street (George Street) to Cable Beach and return -- Bus Numbers: 10, 10A

By taxi
Taxis, often minivans and always identifiable by their yellow license plates and little Gothic blackletter "Taxi" lettering, roam the streets of Nassau. They're equipped with meters but will usually refuse to use them, so agree on the fare in advance. A short ride from the airport to Cable beach costs $18, to downtown is $26. Expect to pay $15-20 for even the shortest of trips from downtown to Cable Beach. They cost $4 (per person, $11 minimum) from Paradise Island to Downtown.

By car
You could also rent a car. All major U.S car rental shops are in Nassau. Worthy of note for travelers from the UK is the very British feel of the roads. Bahamian roads are left-hand drive, have UK road signs, and the odd roundabout.

By scooter
Scooter (small motorcycle) rental is also popular in Nassau.

By bike
Bicycle rental is not popular and not recommended as traffic is bad, there are many blind corners in the old streets of Nassau, and cars drive recklessly and on the left side of the road, which you may not be used to.

By foot
Within downtown Nassau, you could walk around. Distances are very short and a walking tour is a pleasant way of exploring downtown Nassau.

See

 * Take a walk around Old Town, an interesting mixture of abandoned buildings and bright Caribbean structures. It doesn't take long to get away from the over-scrubbed tourist areas in the very center. Walk ten minutes uphill to the pink, which has a statue of an enthroned Queen Victoria out front.

Do

 * Bus tours are interesting. They'll drive you around, and tell you about the local government, tell you about different points of interest, and take you to old forts, and to Paradise Island, to see the famous Atlantis hotel resort and its stunning aquarium.
 * Golf: the best-known course is Royal Blue GC at Baha Mar east end of the city, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The President's Cup is played here in Sept 2023.
 * Golf: the best-known course is Royal Blue GC at Baha Mar east end of the city, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The President's Cup is played here in Sept 2023.

Buy

 * Straw Market, Bay St. Originally a locals' market, this is now devoted to touristy bric-a-brac. If you are in the market for some souvenirs, this is the place to come. Don't be discouraged by the initial price of things, as this is the only place you can haggle for a better one. Americans don't have to worry about exchanging any money either, as US currency is accepted universally.
 * Potters' Cay, under the Paradise Island bridge. Best known for its fish market, and there are plenty of stalls that prepare fresh conch salad, conch fritters and other Bahamian seafood delicacies, but there's plenty of other exotic tropical produce available too.

Eat
Get out of the hotel and try real Bahamian fare. You can get greasy fish, sides and desserts at one of the holes-in-the-wall in downtown Nassau for around $8. On the upscale side, there's no shortage of waterside seafood restaurants where it would be easy to part with $50 for an excellent piece of lobster. Sbarro, McDonald's and Chinese restaurants are mixed in to satisfy the budget diner or someone who has had enough conch.

Drink
Nassau isn't a spring break mecca for nothing. The club scene is nightly and rowdy. Some popular establishments:

Cover charges average $20, although all major hotels sell "passes" for $5. With a pass, cover charge is only $5, so you actually pay $10. Cover charges on weekends can climb up to $45, so it's a good idea to get a pass from your local taxi driver/hotel desk.

You can also opt for an all-inclusive entertainment pass, which will include a schedule. Expect to follow this itinerary with at least 5,000 other students. (It might be a good idea to pick up this schedule even if you don't plan on participating. It will give you a good idea of places to avoid on certain nights.)

Drinks in clubs can get expensive, depending on the club and its location. Many locals "drink up" before going out, to defray this cost. Otherwise they may be found in the parking lots with a cooler. Expect to pay at least $4 for a beer and $5 for a cocktail. The one exception is rum, which is cheap and plentiful. Cocktails with rum at a club will be strong.

Sleep
Many of Nassau's hotels are located outside the city core on Paradise Island or Cable Beach.

Stay safe

The "Over-the-Hill" area south of downtown is the poorest part of Nassau, and tourists might want to be wary. It is, however, much nicer than "slums" in the Third World and, indeed, parts of the United States.

Some criminals target restaurants and nightclubs frequented by tourists. The most common approach is to offer victims a ride, either as a "personal favor" or by claiming to be a taxi, and then robbing and/or assaulting the passenger once in the car. Take care to ride only in licensed taxis, identifiable by their yellow license plates.

Be wary of touts offering goods and services. As in other tourist destinations, some people try to take advantage of visitors. Common ploys in Nassau are to try to convince you to join on jet-skiing or booze cruise excursions.

Locals may solicit tourists with offers of marijuana, hairbraiding services, or a taxi ride. It gets monotonous but a friendly "no, thank you" and moving on will keep both you and the local happy.

Most Cuban cigars for sale in Nassau are counterfeit. Buy only from reputable dedicated tobacconists. See warning on main Bahamas page.

There is a high crime rate in Nassau. US Dept of State has labelled New Providence "Critical" and Grand Bahama "High". Crime previously among drug-related groups has now moved toward armed robberies of tourists. Recent local news reports suggest this is not abating.

Embassies

 * 🇬🇷 Greece
 * 🇺🇸 United States

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 * Paradise Island, just across a bridge from Nassau. It is home to the lavish Atlantis hotel and resort.

title: Nassau


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Nassau (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Nassau:

Germany

 * Nassau (Germany) - A town in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Bahamas

 * Nassau - Capital of the Bahamas, located on New Providence Island. Ultimately deriving its name from its German namesake

title: Nassau (disambiguation)


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Nassau (Germany)

Nassau is a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It sits in the Lahn River Valley, and has a population of no more than roughly 5,000.

Understand
Nassau is home to the namesake castle, which in turn gave the name to a dynasty and through the circuitous routes of European imperial politics ultimately gave the name to the Bahamian capital, Nassau.

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Frankfurt and Koblenz are both easily accessible by train from Nassau.

title: Nassau (Germany)