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Datça

Datça is the main town of the Datça or Reşadiye Peninsula, a scenic 70-km neck of land that forms the boundary between the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. It's here considered as part of the Southern Aegean region of Turkey; it's rugged, forested, and in 2020 had a population of 23,711. The main tourist attraction, at its west tip, is the ruins of Knidos.

Understand
The tourist industry of 2400 years ago came up with a great selling point: the deity that the Greeks called Aphrodite, and the Romans called Venus. Aphrodite of Knidos was wrought in Parian marble by Praxiteles of Athens around 364 BC, and was likely modelled on the Athenian actress-courtesan Phryne. She's the earliest classical sculpture of a full-sized erotic nude female, a goddess of love: previous Grecian work showed nude males but clothed the females, while earlier nudes were vast-hipped fertility symbols. She was commissioned as the centrepiece of the Temple of Aphrodite at Knidos, to be admired from all angles. She's depicted shedding her drape to enter a ritual bath, purifying herself for some ceremony. She would originally have been brightly coloured, as most Hellenistic statues were until the paint wore away to what we now think of as classical white. Great tales were told of her sex appeal, not least by temple attendants who needed to pull in the crowds and the contributions, so she was an early tourist destination. If a fraction of the tales were true, she'd be needing another bath and another, no wonder the paint wore off. She appeared on coins, and every middle-aged plutocrat wanted her, or at least a copy, for his patio. Of the copies that survive, the Colonna Venus in the Vatican's Museo Pio-Clementino is believed to be the closest. The original was likely transferred to the Palace of Lausus in Constantinople - yes, even that renowned eunuch longed to possess her - but his palace and entire art collection were destroyed in a fire of 475 AD.

Get in
For long-distance routes see Marmaris, which has buses from other Turkish cities and is 100 km west of Dalaman airport.

Datça is 70 km west of Marmaris on D400. The road follows the ridge of the peninsula; it's well-surfaced but undivided. A good lane continues west of town to Knidos.

Muttas Bus 48-16 runs hourly from Marmaris to Datça daily 07:00-18:30, taking 90 min; the return runs 09:00-21:00. Private dolmuşes also run along the peninsula.

is the bus terminus, 500 m north of town centre.

Ferries from Bodrum sail 2 or 3 times daily June-Aug and four times a week Apr May Sept Oct. The crossing takes 1 hour 45 min and the fares as of May 2023 are 275 TL for an adult, 925 TL for a car plus 125 TL for each of the occupants. However in 2023 there are virtually no vehicle spaces, though foot-passenger spaces are wide open.

(Kairos Marina) is the ferry pier, 10 km northwest of town on the north coast of the peninsula.

Datça harbour (but not Körmen Liman) is a Port of Entry into Turkey, so if you sail your own boat from Greek waters you should clear immigration and customs here.

Get around
Buses run as far west as Palamutbükü. Exploring Knidos and the small coves on the west peninsula will need a vehicle.

See

 * Sights are here listed going west, the way you'd drive onto the peninsula. But the best are towards the west and you might prefer to head straight out to Knidos, then work your way back east. Bük is the local word for a small cove - lots and lots of these, and on the north coast of the peninsula you'll see little else.

 * Hisarönü is the village at the foot of the peninsula: see Bozburun for the other peninsula branching south.
 * is a village flanked by coves on a paved but narrow side-loop through the forests.
 * is a cove and village on the south coast, reached by a paved lane signposted D-Maris Bay. This long inlet pinches the peninsula to its narrowest, 800 m wide. According to ancients such as Herodotus, the people of Knidos tried to cut a canal through here, but there are no traces of this. Even a defensive dry moat would be obvious on aerial photography.
 * is a quiet bosky cove on the north coast. It means "where the fish leaps across" though it's beyond the narrowest point. The access lane begins as an abandoned loop of D400, unsignposted and unpaved.
 * is a cove with no road access. A rough trail leads in but it's usually reached by boat trips. It's one of the few places with a stand of Phoenix theophrasti, the Cretan date palm, the only palm species native to Turkey. The fruit is inedible.
 * is a resort village straggling along a bay.
 * is one of the most developed büks for visitors, along a beach of white sand. It's good for kiddy-bathing as the sea is only thigh-high 150 m out. The ruin of an Apollo temple east end of the village is incompletely excavated and fenced off.
 * was the district capital during the Ottoman Empire, so for a time it gave its name to the peninsula. The village has some architectural heritage, but isn't as prettified as its southern neighbour, Eski Datça. It's one of half-a-dozen places called Reşadiye, the largest being in the Black Sea region, commemorating the Ottoman's penultimate sultan Mehmed V Reşâd. The name is better known to English-speakers as one of the two Dreadnought warships being built for the Ottomans in British shipyards when the First World War broke out - both were requisitioned by the British, and the legend grew that this piqued the Ottomans into siding with Germany.
 * (Hızırşah Kültür Evi), amidst orchards on the side lane west to Hızırşah, was the Greek Orthodox Taksiarhon Church, built in the 19th century. It's sometimes used for cultural events and exhibitions.
 * Hızırşah Mosque is 400 m further west along the lane from the culture house. It's from mid-14th century, the era of the Menteşe beylik, one of a dozen little Turkic principalities that appeared in the power vacuum between the fall of the Seljuks and rise of the Ottomans. The Menteşe had a notable navy and the traditional Turkish gulet is modelled on their fleet.
 * until the 1940s was the main village of Datça, 3 km inland from the present centre. It's a charming village of narrow, mostly car-free cobbled streets and cubical Mediterranean stone houses.
 * or Burgaz just east of town centre was the ancient main settlement of this area. Around 330 BC the population shifted to the west tip of the peninsula and island of Triopion, perhaps because the harbour was better. Palaia Knidos is prominently signposted but the ruins are scanty, so don't confuse it with the main site described below.
 * has a short strip of accommodation and eateries along the beach, as does Ovabükü just west.
 * is a short strand of undeveloped beach. The coast lane is paved.
 * 25 km west of Datça town has the longest beachfront. It was developed as a secondary resort town of the peninsula and has cheap hotels, guesthouses and restaurants.
 * has the longest beach on the north coast, pebble. It's accessed by a gravel road via the village of Cumalı.
 * (Knidos Antik Kenti) is the ruin of an ancient city at the west tip of the peninsula. It was a small trading port from 1100 BC, became the area's main town around 330 BC, and was inhabited until 500 AD. It occupied the island of Triopion and adjacent mainland, which became joined by a tombola spit, built up into a causeway. That created two harbours: the smaller northern one was the navy mooring and could be chained off, the broader southern was the merchant port. Visible ruins here include a Roman sundial, the stairs of the circular temple that housed the "Aphrodite of Knidos", an amphitheatre, city walls, and the necropolis. The site is 35 km west of Datça, reached by dolmuş or boat trip. It's open daily Apr-Oct 09:00-20:00, Nov-Mar 09:00-17:00, 50 TL. But to see the famous Aphrodite, you'll have to find a copy in a museum.

Do

 * Boat trips sail from Datca harbour, with half-a-dozen operators.
 * Horse riding: Datça Binicilik Merkezî (+90 537 060 1718) is in Hızırşah near Eski Datça.
 * Rock climbing: the bluffs above Hızırşah have a dozen or so climbing routes.
 * The Carian Trail is an 820 km hiking trail, and the Datça peninsula accounts for 241 km of that. The western section runs from Datça to Knidos along the south coast, and then loops back along the north. The eastern section runs from Datça along the north coast to Bördübet. Water sources and stores where you can replenish your supplies are few and far between on the north coast.

Buy

 * Almonds grow here, and a local delicacy is a dessert made of almond and dried figs.
 * Lots of little supermarkets in Datça, for example Carrefour on Atatürk Cd by the bus station, open daily 08:00-23:00.

Drink

 * Local wine: Knidos Winery is just north of Eski Datça. Datça Vineyard is 7 km east on D400.
 * Vena is a tavern serving beer and wine in Eski Datça, open daily 16:30-02:30.

Sleep

 * Accommodation on the peninsula is in small independent places. The package holiday companies and chain hotels don't venture west of Marmaris.

 * Ilıca on Park Cd is no longer a campsite but has basic cabin accommodation.

Connect
Datça and its approach road have 4G from all Turkish carriers. As of March 2023, 5G has not rolled out in Turkey.

Go next

 * Marmaris is the sprawling resort at the foot of the peninsula, so you need to come this way to reach almost anywhere else in Turkey.
 * Bozburun is the other peninsula: turn south at Hisarönü on the road towards Marmaris.
 * Bodrum, reached by ferry or a roundabout road, sprawls even wider than Marmaris, but has more historic sights.
 * Symi the island seen just south is Greek. It has no direct ferry from Turkey, travel via Marmaris and Rhodes.

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Dateland

Dateland is a tiny settlement in Yuma County, Arizona, most notable for farming Medjool and other types of dates. The town was once a World War II training outpost and the site of a Japanese internment camp. Today, it is a fun little road stop, the best place to pull off the road between Gila Bend and Yuma.

Get in
The only real access to Dateland—and in fact, the only reason why Dateland still exists—is Interstate 8.

Do

 * Fill up on gas if you're down to a quarter-tank or less. Gasoline in this region of Arizona is scarce, and you don't want to get stranded in the desert. Dateland's gas prices are surprisingly reasonable considering the isolated and remote location.

Sleep
Without an RV, the closest available lodging is in Gila Bend, or west in Wellton.

Go next

 * Yuma, Arizona
 * Gila Bend, Arizona
 * Tucson, Arizona
 * Casa Grande, Arizona
 * Phoenix, Arizona

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Datia

Datia is a small town in Madhya Pradesh in India. 69 km from Gwalior, on the Delhi-Chennai main line, Datia is a town whose antiquity can be traced back to the Mahabharata. A town of great historic significance.

By train
Datia is on the New Delhi-Chennai Central Line which is connected to all major cities of India. You can reach Datia from New Delhi in 5-6 hours by the Taj Express. Not all of the trains stop at Datia. A few trains going from Jhansi to Gwalior are the ones which stop. Datia is 20 minutes by train from Jhansi but the trains on this line stop infrequently at Datia.

Reserving a train ticket is fully computerised and can be done at the railway station itself. Another convenient way of getting a reservation is the online reservation facility provided by the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. Auto-rickshaws and tempos (shared auto-rickshaws) are available from the station to most parts of the city 24 hours.

By road
Datia is situated on National Highway No.75 connects Gwalior and Jhansi.If you get down at Jhansi you can take an Auto to Jeevan Sarai Chauraha or eliot chauraha in Jhansi from there you can get jeeps which are a way of transport in that area these jeeps (4 wheelers) take ₹20 and will take you to Datia.You can also take frequent buses from the bus stop at Jhansi.You can also take bus from Gwalior to Datia but frequency of buses is low.

Get around
For moving in the area around Datia Palace, Pitambara Peeth, either autos or bike work. Walking is also viable if you have time.For moving to Jain Temples, Buses, Tempos are available

Do
The best place to enjoy the pure natural environment of the hilly area and feast the eyes on the scene of beautiful temples with high spires.

Eat
There are a number of small eateries. The best place would be to eat at the government tourist motel.

Go next

 * Gwalior
 * Orchha
 * Jhansi

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Datong City

Datong (大同 Dàtóng) is a city in Shanxi Province, China.

Understand
Datong is a small city with relatively little experience with foreigners. People here are friendly and curious. For simple entertainment, stop at a chuanr (meat on a stick) stand near Red Flag square, or Red Flag square itself and chat up the locals.

By bus

 * Hohhot - Buses depart from Hohhot's bus station (next to the train station) regularly all day. Just turning up and buying a ticket should usually get you on a bus within an hour, two at most. The journey takes about 5 hours with average traffic conditions, costing ¥85 (August 2013) The buses terminate at Datong main bus station (a ¥6 taxi ride from the train station).
 * Wutai Shan - Three buses a day in summer from Wutai Mountain from 8AM to 1PM. ¥75.

By train
Long-distance trains stop at the.

 * Beijing - 6 hr. Daily overnight trains run from Beijing to Datong and back.  A hard sleeper ticket costs around ¥108.  Night trains are available from both Beijing West Station (Beijing Xi Zhan) and Beijing Station (Beijing Zhan).  In addition to the night train, there is a daily morning train, starting at 8:50AM and ¥54 for a hardseater.
 * Pingyao - overnight train
 * Xi'an - overnight train, approximately 17 hr. Train leaves Xi'an at 10:54PM. Hard sleeper (Feb 2010) ¥140.

Climate
Temperate continental semi-arid monsoon climate.

Affected by the monsoon, the four seasons are distinct.

By bus
Buses within Datong are ¥1. Trips to the Yungang Caves are ¥1.5.

 * Bus 4 - runs from the train station into town (6th stop (四牌楼) for 9 Dragon wall, 7th stop (清远街, bus sign “青年宫”) for Huāyuàn Monastery and Youth Hostel, 8th stop (红旗广场) for Red Flag square. The final stop on bus line 4 is the start of bus line 3.
 * Bus 3 - runs from the Xinkaili bus station (final stop of bus 4) to the Yungang Caves (end of the line).
 * Bus 15 - runs from train station to near the main bus station (the fifth stop from train station 市供排水集团 shìgōng páishuǐ jítuán, from that bus stop walk ahead to crossroads, turn left and main bus station 大同汽车站 is just ahead on left.)
 * Bus 30 - runs from the train station all the way to the south bus station (新南客运站), the last stop (45 min or longer).

By taxi

 * Short trips in town cost at least ¥7.
 * It may be convenient and less stressful to hire a taxi to visit the main sites out of town. A trip to the Hanging Monastery and Wooden Pagoda (both out of town - this is about 5 hours travel time) for 2 people was ¥260 in August 2011 - but agreeing to pick up other tourists on the way if available to fill the empty seats. You might not manage this cheaply.  You can try to find a taxi yourself (e.g. in front of the train station in the morning there may be taxi drivers seeking this business) or ask at China International Travel Service (CITS, +86 0352 5101816, +86 13008088454). If asking via CITS, do not forget to ask for a new taxi or you may end up in an old car which is not safe for a trip out of town. You can join a day trip for the Hanging Monastery, Mount Heng and the Yungang Grottos including lunch for a little over ¥400 per person. Note that your time spent on the mountain is limited as most tour operators and guests expect to only climb 30 min to the last big monastery. Sometimes the tour guide asks to add the Wooden Pagoda at extra costs if enough/all guests agree. A round trip to all four attractions takes from ~7:30AM to ~6PM.

Eat
刀削面 (dāoxiāomiàn - knife-cut noodles) are a Shanxi specialty that you can find in restaurants.

Go next
Booking tickets at the Datong Train Station can be difficult because many tickets for popular routes are snatched by black market sellers when they become available four days before the train runs. So book tickets from Datong as early as possible.

 * Beijing - Approx eight buses a day depart for Beijing from the Xīnnán Bus Station. ¥128 ordinary seat, ¥158 luxury seat. Approx 4½ hours depending on the traffic.
 * WuTai Shan - 2 buses per day in summer at 8:30AM and 2:10PM from Xīnnán Bus Station. ¥75.  4 hours.
 * Taiyuan - Many buses per day, or coaches. From Taiyuan you can continue to Pingyao or try to find a direct bus.

Xīnnán Bus Station (新南客运站 Xīnnán Kèyùnzhàn) is the last stop on Datong local bus 30 that departs from Datong Train Station. 45 minutes or more, depending on traffic.

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Datong Township

Datong Township is a township in Yilan County, Taiwan.

Understand
Datong Township is located in the southwestern part of Yilan County and includes several villages such as Hanxi, Lunpi, Songluo, Yingshi, Leshui, Mao'an, Siji, and Nanshan. Most of the residents are from the Atayal Tribe (Taiwanese aborigines). There are many sites such as Chingshui Geothermal Field, Taipingshan Scenic Recreation Area and the Atayal Life Museum.

Get in
If you are traveling from Taipei to Datong Township, you can do so by train, bus or driving your own car.

By train
You can take the “Eastern Line” railroad toward Hualien and get off at Luodong Train Station. There is a Kuo-Kuang (國光客運) bus stop in front of Luodong Train Station. You can take the Luodong-Taipingshan (羅東-太平山) route to Datong Township.

By bus
You can take Capital Bus (首都客運) or Kamalan Bus (噶瑪蘭客運) from Taipei to Luodong.You need to transfer to Kuo-Kuang Bus (國光客運) and take the Luodong-Taipingshan (羅東-太平山) route to Datong Township. The following are some important stops:
 * Atayal Life Museum (泰雅生活館)- Dian-Song-Pi Stop (天送埤站) NT$68
 * Chingshui Geothermal Field (清水地熱)- Chingshui bridge Stop (清水大橋站) NT$80
 * Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area (太平山森林遊樂區)- Taipingshan Stop (太平山站) NT$201

By car
If you want to travel to Datong Township, driving your own car is strongly recommended. You can drive your own car through Freeway No. 5 and exit at Luodong. When you arrive to Luodong, you need to connect to Provincial Highway No. 7 which will take you to Datong Township. If you come from Taipei, it takes about 2 hr to get there.

Get around
There are many scooter rental shops in front of Luodong Train Station. You can ride through Provincial Highway No. 7 to Datong Township.

Museums

Many nearby attractions are also mentioned in the Yilan County article.

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Daugavpils

Daugavpils is the second largest city in Latvia, after Riga. It is a delightfully charming, spacious and green city. Despite its quaint atmosphere and low prices, the city offers modern conveniences and services. An ice-hall, bowling centre and modern hotels have been built and diverse entertainment options have appeared throughout the city.

Understand
The city was first mentioned in 1275, when the Order of Life built a castle, the Dünaburg, on the Daugava River. The present location of the city originated in the 16th century 20 km away from the original settlement, which was destroyed. In 1582, Dünaburg received the city rights. Latgale belonged to the Polish-Lithuanian empire back then.

During the Polish-Russian War (1654-1667), the city fell under Russian rule, and was renamed Borisoglebsk (Борисоглебск) (1656-1667). After the end of Russian rule, it came under Polish rule again. In 1772, Latgale joined the tsarist Russia in the aftermaths of the Polish divisions. In 1811, Dünaburg was strengthened with a fortress. Together with the rest of Latgale, the city was under the Polotsk Government, which was reassigned in 1802 to the Vitebsk Government. In 1893, Dünaburg was renamed Dvinsk.

The city was at the front in both world wars, and suffered serious damage then. In December 1919, Polish and Latvian troops defeated the Red Army, which made an important step towards the Latvian independence, which came in 1920. The city was called Daugavpils and belonged to Latvia since then.

With the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in 1939 between Germany and the Soviet Union, the independent Latvia fell under the influence of the Soviet Union. In June 1940, the Red Army entered Latvia, and in August 1940 it became part of the Soviet Union. In 1941, the city was re-taken by German troops. Since 1945, when the town belonged to the Latvian Socialist Soviet republic, Daugavpils underwent a large-scale industrialization and became a garrison city.

Get in
1188.lv provides up-to-date bus and train schedules, route planner and prices.

By bus
Buses from Riga to Daugavpils leave every two hours. The web page of Rīgas Starptautiskā autoosta (Riga Bus Station) has up to date schedules and fares.

By train

Riga-Daugavpils trains operate four times a day; Riga-Gomel, and Russia trains also operate. Daugavpils is also accessible by train going from Vilnius to Saint Petersburg.

By car
The drive from Riga takes 3-3½ hours. The European highway E262 from Kaunas, Lithuania that crosses Daugavpils and goes to Russia.

By plane
AirBaltic, the flag carrier airline for Latvia, offers a free coach from between Riga Airport and Daugavpils to its passengers. The bus AirBaltic bus line to Daugavpils is BT001 (there are other buses going in totally different directions, like Tartu in Estonia) and takes 3 hours 25 minutes between the airport and Daugavpils, stopping in Jekabpils on the way. The buses run at nighttime after/before all the flights - the bus from the airport to Daugavpils departs at 23:30 and arrives at 02:55, while the return journey to the airport begins at 03:45 in Daugavpils with arrival at the airport at 07:10.

Daugavpils Lidosta (Daugavpils Airport). The former Soviet air base in Lociki (12 km northeast of Daugavpils) has been renovated, but as of 2017 there are no flights.

By tram
Daugavpils has four tram routes operating within the city. Tickets are about €0.50.

By taxi

 * Yandex Go
 * SIA ”HOF” (Daugavpils Taxi), available 24 hours a day.
 * Taxi stops
 * Rīgas iela 9 (hypermaket 'Rimi')
 * Aveņu iela 33 (supermarket 'Mego')
 * intersection of Piekrasties iela and Raipoles iela (supermarket 'Maxima X')
 * intersection of Jatnieku iela and Mendeļejeva iela
 * near hotel 'Latgola'

Fares (can change without notice):

 * Day tariff: €0.57/km
 * Night tariff: €0.79/km

See

Daugavpils is more endowed with water space than other cities of Latvia. There are 15 lakes, 8 rivers and numerous brooks its territory. In spite of this the climate is the most continental of the country. Forests and parks make up the green area with a square of approximately 10 400 ha.

Landmarks
With good reason the fortress, which was built as a fortification for the western border of the Russian Empire, can be considered the symbol of Daugavpils. The Classicism-style fortress was consecrated by Russia’s tsar in 1833. In later years the tsarist, Latvian and Soviet Armies were stationed there. The fortress is now under the supervision of the local municipality and Real Estates Agency as a cultural and historical monument.

The Daugava protecting dam, which stretches 6 km along the river and at its highest points reaches 9 m, is another singular landmark. It was built in 1841, and is still protecting the city from flood waters. On accordance with the town-building plan, confirmed by the tsar in 1826.

Daugavpils center and its street network took shape in the early 19th century. The features of the styles peculiar to this historical period have been preserved in Riga street, the main street of the city center. A characteristic feature of buildings is Classicism-style red brick houses with ornamentation of various styles. The house at 8 Riga street, which now houses the Daugavpils Local Arts and History Museum, has preserved its original architecture almost unaltered. The house was built in the second half of the 19th century. Its decoration of colorful glazed files is completely original. All entrances to the house have small glass-covered open-work metal roofs. More than a hundred years ago a 3-ha park was laid out in the center of the city. The park is now called Dubrovin’s Park as it was created with great assistance and support of Pavel Dubrovin, the first head of the city. It has been a rest place popular with the townspeople for years. Between Riga and Saules streets there is Vienības nams (Unity House), designed in plain architectonic forms: prisms and cubes. The many halls and rooms of this building house a theater, the city central library, several shops and cafes. All the principal cultural activities of the city take place here. In the early 1980s Riga street, in which several buildings of historical and architectural value are situated, was one of the first cities in Latvia which was made pedestrians-only.

Monuments and memorial places
The most significant events in Daugavpils history are immortalized in various monuments and memorial places. The soldiers killed in World War I are buried in Old Believers, Orthodox and Lutheran cemeteries. The Latvian army soldiers, killed in fights for freedom, are buried in the Lutheran cemetery. Their graves there as well as the Polish army soldier’ graves in Satiksmes iela testify to the events relating to history of the independent Latvian state. A 13-m-tall reinforced concrete cross has been erected in Satiksmes iela to commemorate the events. A memorial stone to the citizens of Daugavpils, deported to Siberia in 1941 and 1945, is erected in Pumpura Park. The burial places of the Soviet and German soldiers in Dubrovin’s park, in the Garrison cemetery, in the Griva, Communal and Orthodox cemeteries as well as the graves of the victims of fascism in the Mežciems cemetery are memorial places to those who were killed in World War II.

Do

 * Football: BFC Daugavpils play soccer in Virslīga, the top tier. Their home ground Celtnieks Stadium (capacity 4000) is on A13 south side of town centre. The playing season is April-Nov.
 * You can also walk on the Daugavpils main street Rigas iela.
 * Football: BFC Daugavpils play soccer in Virslīga, the top tier. Their home ground Celtnieks Stadium (capacity 4000) is on A13 south side of town centre. The playing season is April-Nov.
 * You can also walk on the Daugavpils main street Rigas iela.
 * Football: BFC Daugavpils play soccer in Virslīga, the top tier. Their home ground Celtnieks Stadium (capacity 4000) is on A13 south side of town centre. The playing season is April-Nov.
 * You can also walk on the Daugavpils main street Rigas iela.
 * Football: BFC Daugavpils play soccer in Virslīga, the top tier. Their home ground Celtnieks Stadium (capacity 4000) is on A13 south side of town centre. The playing season is April-Nov.
 * You can also walk on the Daugavpils main street Rigas iela.
 * You can also walk on the Daugavpils main street Rigas iela.

Buy

 * All around the city you can find many large and small supermarkets, shopping centers, or just stores.

Connect
Wi-Fi Internet is available almost in all cafes, hotels and restaurants in the centre of the city. For example in Park Hotel Latgola, City Centre, Vesma cafe and many others. Also there are computers with the free Internet available in the halls of Ice Hall and Hospital. There are some internet cafes near the old university building on Saules street.

Go next

 * Latgale region – Daugavpils is a good point from which to explore the towns and countryside of the surrounding region.
 * Onwards travel into Lithuania, Belarus, and/or Russia is easy due to Daugavpils' close location to the border of these three countries.

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Dauphin

Dauphin is the eighth largest city in the province of Manitoba, with around 8,500 people (2016). It is part of the Prairie Mountain region.

Understand
Ukrainians constitute the largest ethnic group in the City of Dauphin, with 41% of the population (1996). Almost 26% of the population can speak Ukrainian.

Dauphin has a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers.

By car
From Winnipeg, it is 325 km, or about 4 hr 40 min by car west on the Trans-Canada Highway to Neepawa, north and west on Provincial Highway 5, then north and west on Provincial Highway 20.

By bus

 * Operates a route three days per week between Winnipeg and Flin Flon including stops in Portage la Prairie, Neepawa, Ste. Rose du Lac, Dauphin, Swan River, and The Pas. Travel time to Dauphin from Winnipeg is 4 hours, from Portage la Prairie is 2.75 hours, from Neepawa is 1.5 hours, from Swan River is 1.5 hours, from The Pas is 4.25 hours, and from Floin Flon is 6.25 hours.

Get around

 * Dauphin Taxi
 * Dauphin Handi Van

Duaphin Beach
Located 15 minutes east of Dauphin on PR 20, on the shores of Lake Dauphin.

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Daursky Nature Reserve

Daursky State Biosphere Reserve (Russian: Государственный природный биосферный заповедник "Даурский" is in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. Established in 1984, it covers the area of 45,800 hectares, mostly steppelands. The region, the "Landscapes of Dauria" (partially on the Mongolian side of the border), was listed as a world heritage site in 2017.

Understand
The reserve is located 300 km south of Chita.

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Davanagere (district)

Davanagere is a district in Karnataka State.

Understand
Geographically, it's a big place with hot climate during summer, medium rain in rainy season followed by very less winter more hot in winter season.

The Bhadra river is a main source of water for people of this region. Davanagere is a city known for its business. Crop business is a most common source of income here.

Get in
Davangere is at the heart of Karnataka. It is connected to Bangalore and Poona via NH-4. Davanagere is situated at a distance of 260 km from Bangalore by road. There are many buses both KSRTC (government-owned) and private buses which fly regular services to Davangere from many cities. Go to either of these sites to book bus tickets on-line. By rail, it is situated at a distance of 327 km. Most of the major trains stop here.

See

 * Harihar is located very near to Davangere - 14 km. Famous Harihareshwar Temple is in Harihar on the banks of Tungabhadra river. This is an old temple worth the visit.
 * Another Eshwara temple at the village - Bagali - 6 km from Harapanahalli - A town in the Davangere district.

Eat
Davanagere is known for benne dosa, kara mandakki and mirchi, the special local dish famous all over the state. The kara-mandakki-mirchi shops are all around the town. ¤famous benne dosa hotel is kotraiah B.m's kottureshwara benne dosa hotel opposite dental college.
 * Manjanna's shop at Jayadeva Circle.
 * Shetty's shop near clock tower and one in Ram&Co circle.
 * Ahaar 2000 Cafe, Old Bangalore Road
 * Cafe Coffee Day, Old Bangalore Road
 * Bindas Family Dhaba, Old Bangalore Road
 * Spandana Daba, Old Bangalore Road
 * Apoorava Cafe, near KSRTC
 * Cauvery Bakery and Foods, Old Bangalore Road
 * Hotel Bande Fast Food, Old Bangalore Road
 * Foodland Bakery, Old Bangalore Road
 * Panjurulli Cafe, Old Bangalore Road
 * Lalitha Restaurant, Old Bangalore Road
 * Mothis Food Paradise, Old Bangalore Road

Sleep
The name of the hotel is kottureshwara benne dosa hotel in front me dental college. The owner of this was kotraiah b m. There are many hotels specially dedicated to benne dosa only.
 * Siri Mane Lodge, Old Bangalore Road
 * Apoorva Resorts, Old Bangalore Road
 * Anand Residency, Old Bangalore Road
 * Janatha Lodge, Old Bangalore Road

Go next

 * Udupi
 * Mangaluru
 * Bhadra Tiger Reserve
 * Shimoga
 * Dakshina Kannada
 * Dharwad
 * Lakkundi

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Davao

Davao is the largest city on the Philippines' second-largest island, Mindanao. It has a huge land area, and the inhabitants like to think of it as one of the most crime-free large cities in the Philippines.

Understand
As in most of Mindanao, Cebuano (known locally as Davao Bisaya) is the main local language. English and Tagalog are also widely used and understood.

The elected officials have been accused of encouraging vigilantism and death squads. Whatever the truth of these accusations, it's certainly true that, as a visitor, you're certainly less likely to be the victim of robbery or petty larceny than most similar size cities in the Americas with the exception of Canada. Martial law was lifted across Mindanao on 1 January 2020.

History
Davao's first inhabitants were the Bagobo tribe, one of the Lumad ethnic groups, and the Muslim Moros. The surrounding area was explored by the Spaniards from the coast, but only in the late 19th century were they able to penetrate the area.

Modern Davao started as a Spanish colonial outpost, as the town of Nueva Vergara (named after a town in the Spanish Basque Country). The Basque businessman José Cruz de Oyanguren led an expedition in an attempt to colonize the Davao area. A battle soon erupted between the Spaniards and the combined Bagobo and Mandaya tribes led by the local chieftain Datu Bago; the Spaniards won and Bago surrendered. The town of Nueva Vergara was founded in 1848, and served as the capital of the province of Nueva Guipúzcoa, which would become Davao province and the present region. Nueva Vergara was eventually renamed to its present name, Davao, to reflect its Bagobo roots. During that time, Davao had a population of both Christians and Muslims, which was a challenge to the colonial administrators, and was less developed

Since the Americans arrived in 1900, Davao became prosperous, starting with opening of huge swaths of land to agriculture which also invited foreign investment. Homesteading programs also brought in settlers from Luzon and Visayas, and Davao had a large Japanese minority. The opening of the Port of Davao in 1900 further facilitated the town's growth.

Davao was made a part of the Moro Province from 1903 to 1914, when it was made the capital of a recreated Davao province. Present-day Davao City comes from a merger of the town with the nearby district of Guianga.

During World War II, Davao was the first part of Mindanao to be occupied by the Japanese. It was heavily bombed by the Americans during the end of the war, and almost all of Davao is heavily destroyed. At the end of the war, its Japanese minority has mostly assimilated into the Filipino population, and others fled.

In 1967, Davao Province was split into three new provinces, and Davao became part of Davao del Sur. During that time, it no longer serves as a provincial capital, but is a major commercial center.

During the late 1960s till the mid-1980s, Davao's history is marked by social and political unrest, and had a bad reputation for violence. Davao was a hotbed for communist and secessionist sentiments, and many Davaoeños led groups opposing the abuses of the Marcos administration until its ouster. Davao was also known as a hotbed of violent crime, but things began to change with the election of Rodrigo Duterte as mayor starting in 1988. Duterte severely cracked down on the criminal elements of the city, which succeeded in greatly reducing the crime rate, but also garnered sharp criticism for the use of vigilantism and death squads. Despite the controversy, Duterte remains popular among the locals due to his success in fighting crime, and this popularity would eventually propel him to the presidency of the Philippines in 2016.

Climate
Davao has a rainforest climate, with plenty of rainfall throughout the year and no dry season. Being just 7 degrees north of the equator, daily average temperatures are near constant, with daytime highs between and the nighttime low between. Like the rest of Davao Region, Davao is hit by a few typhoons, usually during the last quarter of the year. Main tourist season is during the drier months.

By plane
Davao is the third most important Philippines city after Manila and Cebu. Three domestic airlines fly several times a day between Davao and Manila: AirAsia, Cebu Pacific, and Philippines Airlines. There are also direct flights from other Philippine cities: Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo City, Zamboanga City, Bacolod, Angeles, Puerto Princesa, Boracay, Dumaguete, Tacloban, Tagbilaran.

If you have Davao as your main destination in the Philippines, you might want to consider coming in through Singapore as it has direct flights to Davao.

 * Scoot/Singapore Airlines  flies daily from Singapore.
 * Garuda Indonesia flies from Manado.
 * Qatar has flights from Doha

Ground transportation: A (metered) taxi from the Davao Airport to downtown Davao costs about, as of 2023. Using Grab app is neither necessary nor cheaper - you'll just pay on top of the meter. After walking out from the terminal, you may be greeted by a few people offering you a ride to the city for a substantially higher price. They're not annoying though, and even may show you the way where to go (less than 1 minute to the right) if you tell them you want a metered taxi.

It's also possible to catch a jeepney to town center by walking to the highway (5-10 min walk).

By ferry

There are passenger ferries coming to/from Samal Island and Talikud Island. Another good way to get from Davao city to Samal Island is by the Island City Express buses that use the 24/7 car ferry from Sasa over to Babak on Samal island. The ticket price for the bus and ferry combined is. If you just use the Car Ferry the ticket costs per person. Island city Express buses go all the way to Kaputian on Samal island. From (Santa Ana wharf) near Magsaysay park boats also leave for Samal island for.

The nearest port with long-distance passenger ferries to Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod and Bohol Island are now at Cagayan de Oro port or Nasipit port 27 km from Butuan city.

By bus
Most buses depart and arrival at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) at Maya, Ecoland. Getting there: It costs by taxi or  by jeepney to go the 2 km from the bus terminal to downtown Davao.

 * Bachelor Express has buses from Surigao, Butuan, Bislig, Mati, Tandag, Ormoc, Tacloban and Tagbilaran.
 * Davao Metro Shuttle has buses from Tagum, Digos, Butuan, Kidapawan, Manila, Bansalan, Malita, Laak, Padada, Veruela and Ormoc.
 * Rural Transit has buses from Cagayan de Oro
 * Mindanao Star has luxury buses from Digos, Kidapawan, Cotabato City. General Santos and Koronadal.
 * Yellow Bus Line has buses from General Santos and Koronadal.
 * Philtranco has buses from Manila via Legazpi, Calbayog, Tacloban and Butuan.
 * PP Bus Line has ordinary buses from Manila via Legazpi, Calbayog, Tacloban, Surigao City and Butuan.

There are also UV Express vans from Cagayan de Oro, Mati, Kidapawan, Cotabato City and Tagum. Fares range from. These mostly terminate at the Gaisano and Victoria Plaza malls. Beware of unlicensed services with frequent stops though.

By taxi
The simplest way to get around is by hopping into a taxi. A typical trip can cost about or approximately US$2. Drivers in Davao do not normally bargain if they notice that you are a tourist, hence the cost of the trip is the same in price as a regular. Davao taxi drivers are regarded as the most honest taxi drivers in the Philippines. Taxi drivers in Davao City do not charge tourists extra fare unlike their counterparts in Cebu and Manila. You can also call or send an SMS to the cab company directly to have a cab driver pick you up.

Taxis start their fare at and will add  per few hundred meters. Please do say "thank you" or "salamat" once you have arrived at your destination. Davao Taxis issue fare receipts that list the name of the taxi company, the plate number, and the taxi number which could come in handy if one leaves valuable items or documents inside a cab. Just tell your taxi driver if you want to get a receipt.

By jeepney
If you are up for more adventure, then do as the locals and catch a colorful jeepney. Ask around for which route to take to avoid getting lost. They are usually available 24 hours and cover most of the nooks and crannies of the city. This is the cheapest option for getting around. As of Sep 2022, the usual cost for a jeepney ride is for every 4 km ride, and about a  increase per km when going beyond the 4 km (for regular passengers). A jeepney from downtown Davao to the Davao airport cost and takes 45 min.

To pay, pass your fare to the person next to you, all the way to the driver or the conductor, by saying "bayad po". Paying the exact amount is highly recommended. To stop at a certain destination, say "lugar lang", "para", or knock your coins hard on the steel handle.

By car
Another alternative is to rent a car. There are many cars for rent. If you don't know the routes you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rental company. Local companies tend to be cheaper than the national ones.
 * Avis Car Rental. Airport view hotel. J Camus street..

By bus
Buses are also available, but these tend to ply exclusively along the north–south route and going out and in the city area. Air conditioned buses to Calinan go from Bankeroham Public Market. Island City Buses go to Kaputian Samal Island via the car ferry at Sasa; these buses go past Magsaysay park.

By water taxi
Another mode of transportation around Davao Gulf is through a water taxi. Water taxis serve the daily commuters and visitors of Davao City, Samal Island, and neighbouring coastal municipalities around Davao Gulf. It will get you to the island, waterfront restaurant, or beach resort you wanted with comfort and ease. The pioneer water taxi service in the Philippines is found in Davao City and has the swift, safe and secure water transport, the best and most professional skippers and has a customer friendly and positive attitude, all incorporated to make your transfer easy and pleasurable.

See

 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.
 * D' Bone Collector Museum, San Pedro St, few blocks south of the Metropolitan (ie San Pedro) Cathedral and Quezon Blvd, in kind of a rough-looking neighborhood. This natural history museum specializes in skeletons of the animal kingdom.

Buy
Davao City has many malls where almost all of them have cinemas.

Banks & ATMs
Most ATMs in Davao city have a fee for overseas bank cards and a limit of  per withdrawal. an exception is the ATM at
 * HSBC Bank (UK). 2nd floor Abreeza Mall.
 * The two ATMs at HSBC  charge no fee for overseas bank cards and allow up to  per withdrawal.

 * X Changer money changer. 2nd floor Abreeza mall. there are other money exchanger offices in Abreeza mall.

Eat
Davao is renowned for its durian and pomelo. Durian is definitely an acquired taste, but those who do end up liking it will swear that the bad smell is worth it. Pomelo is a citrus fruit that most closely resembles a grapefruit and s quite common in South East Asia. Beware of bringing durian inside airplanes, hotels and other establishments. They may have strict regulations on allowing durian inside and some do not allow durian to be brought in at all.

Mid-range & splurge

 * Jack's Ridge, Just across the Santo Nino Shrine. Delicious Filipino cuisine, a variety of burgers and American food, with a breathtaking view of the city. Arrive half an hour before sunset, the viewing telescope gives great views, and after sunset, the lights show the extent of the city. Great place to watch a thunder storm from.
 * Dencia's, Ilustre Street. Classic Davao-Chinese cuisine. Best orders are tokwa't baboy, congee, and pancit canton.
 * De Bonte Koe, Rizal Street. Dutch cuisine. Try their herring with onions. Never miss the apple pie.

Drink
There is the local Tanduay Rum, billed around town as "the Number One Rhum".

Mindanao has a large Seventh Day Adventist population. Adventists do not drink and any stores they own will typically not sell alcohol.

Sleep

There is no shortage of accommodation in Davao, ranging from the four-star accommodation of the Marco Polo Davao on Claveria, the Royal Mandaya Hotel and the Apo View Hotel, where Casino Filipino 2 is located, to lodges and inns, pension houses, backpacker hostels all around the city. You can find townhouses or apartments for rent, all for negotiable rates.

Stay safe
Visiting Mindanao has its risks. Foreigners have been kidnapped, murdered and held for ransom. For this reason, many governments advise against all but necessary travel to Mindanao, Davao included. In most cases this means your travel insurance will not pay out if you make a claim. Contact your embassy and insurer before travelling to Davao.

Because of the work of the local government on strengthening security during the past decade Davao is generally a safe city even for travellers and violent crime is rare except few parts of downtown Davao are unsafe at night. Armed guards and security forces can be seen everywhere, guarding malls, hotels and public events. Your biggest concern should be pickpockets, who are active in downtown Davao and on jeepneys. If you leave Davao city, do your research as to the safety of the area, as the chances of something happening to you, e.g. being kidnapped, rapidly increases if you are a foreigner.

Consulates

 * Indonesia Consulate General. Melati Street Ecoland..
 * Malaysia Consulate General. Bonifacio Street..
 * Japan Consular office. R Magsaysay avenue..

Immigration

 * Bureau of Immigration Davao office. JP Laurel Avenue Bajada, over the street from the Victoria Plaza Mall.
 * Visa extensions done in one hour or less.

Internet cafe

 * Netxpress Duterte Street open 24 hours a day per hour.

Stay healthy

 * Southern Philippines Medical Center. JP Laurel Avenue. . This is a DOH hospital. For you can see a doctor or a dentist.
 * Davao Social Hygiene Clinic. RHWC. Emilio Jacinto Street. (Jacinto Health Center) . Free STD and HIV testing and treatment. M-F 8AM-5PM.
 * Amesco Drug is a low-cost pharmacy store. There is one on San Pedro Street and one on Quirino Avenue.
 * Zenit Dental Centre, 4th floor Gaisano Mall Jp Laurel Avenue, is a clean and has good prices for dental work.

Respect
Negative criticism of Rodrigo Duterte's policies as mayor of the city or the city itself is not tolerated by many locals. Tread carefully when bringing anything about Rodrigo Duterte, especially if negative, such as his involvement in the Davao Death Squad. Davaoeños generally take pride of their former mayor and his family, and will take offense on any undue remarks. There are chances some famous people being declared persona non grata by the city for criticizing Duterte and his local policies.

Go next

 * Digos 66 km south of Davao, 1½ hours by bus
 * Bukidnon 4-5 hours by bus
 * Cagayan de Oro, bus/van 7-10 hours, depending on weather, traffic and road construction. Stops including lunch+dinner break.
 * General Santos 149 km, 3-4 hours by bus
 * Butuan city: 6-7 hours by bus/van
 * Cotabato City: 5-6 hours by bus/van
 * Mati: 3-4 hours by bus/van
 * Bislig: 6 hours by bus
 * Tagum: 2 hours by bus ride
 * Kidapawan: 3 hours by bus

Davao

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Davao Oriental

Davao Oriental is a province in Davao Region.

Cities

 * - the only official city in the province.

Understand
Davao Oriental is a province of the Philippines located in the Davao Region in Mindanao. Its capital is Mati, Davao Oriental and borders Davao de Oro to the west, and Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur to the north. Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location. The Philippine Sea, part of the Pacific Ocean, faces Davao Oriental to the east. Part of the province lies on an unnamed peninsula that encloses the Davao Gulf to the west.

Talk
Mostly spoken in Cebuano but other people is Mandaya.The Tagalog is national language

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Davao Region

Davao Region is on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It used to be one province, but it has since been divided into five.

Cities

 * — The regional center and largest city.
 * — Capital of Davao del Sur
 * — An "Island City" which provides a nature refuge near Davao City
 * — Small city midway between Davao City and Tagum
 * — Capital of Davao Oriental
 * — Capital of Davao del Norte

Understand
"Davao" is somewhat ambiguous, and can either mean Davao City, or the region itself, also a former province that has been split further into the five provinces that compose the region today.

History
The first inhabitants in the present region are the Lumad, one of the original inhabitants of Mindanao until the colonial era. The region's name derives from the word for "fire" by one of the various tribes that inhabited the province.

The region is said to be the first part of the Philippines that have been in contact with Europeans, starting in the early 1500s. Francis Xavier is said to have been converted some of the natives long before the Spanish colonizers came, but there are no historical records saying so. The region remained outside colonial control until the Spaniards came in 1837.

Spanish control of the area began when Don Jose Oyanguren, a businessman, ordered the conquest of Kalagan, a Moro kingdom which has been controlling the area of present Davao City, and established an outpost there. The Moros, who knew of the impending invasion, evacuated immediately to Mount Apo. Oyanguren established the town of Nueva Vergara, which eventually became Davao City. Growth in the region is slow, despite Spanish control of the ports, and only did Davao began growing as Jesuit missionaries arrived in the 1890s.

Only after the Spaniards left did the region develop. The Americans occupied the region, developed the transportation and communications networks, and divided the land for the settlers.

Davao Region used to be a single province after the American occupation, but it was divided into the three provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Then, Davao province (and its successors), belonged to Southern Mindanao, a former region which included much of Soccsksargen.

Climate
The general climate is tropical: there is no dry season, and temperatures doesn't vary much by time of year (except in the mountains). It means rainfall can fall at any time, and the weather is somewhat unpredictable, but most commonly, rain falls in short blasts in the afternoon, where thunderstorms form. Drought conditions, mostly caused by El Niño can create possibilities of having no rain in the region for weeks and months, as well as unbearable heat and humidity.

Davao Region is outside the typhoon belt, but it can get struck by typhoons, especially during the cooler months. The last destructive typhoon that struck the region is Typhoon Bopha (Pablo) in 2012, which devastated many small towns in the northeast provinces of Davao de Oro (then Compostela Valley) and Davao Oriental.

Talk
Davao Region has its own dialect of Cebuano (Bisaya), called Davaoeño, which is heavily influenced by Tagalog, as well as Lumad languages like Bagobo. Tagalog also have a significant presence in the region, and have heavily influenced the dialect of Cebuano spoken, especially around Davao City. A cross of Cebuano and Tagalog called "Bisalog" is common spoken in the region.

By plane
The main and the only operational airport in Davao Region is Francisco Bangoy International Airport, which has flights from most major national carriers, as well as some international flights.

The other airport, in Mati, is not served by any scheduled flights.

From Luzon and Visayas
Philtranco and Davao Metro Shuttle has daily bus trips from Manila down into Davao City via AH26. They take the ferry between Leyte and Surigao. Bachelor Express also has one bus from Tacloban, also via AH26.

Within Mindanao

 * Bachelor Express has trips from most cities in nearby Caraga.
 * Mindanao Star serves destinations on AH26 down south and the city of Kidapawan.
 * Rural Transit travels to and from Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon.
 * Yellow Bus Line (YBL) also serves the same set of destinations served by its competitor, Mindanao Star.

By ferry
A ferry connects Davao City with the Indonesian port of Bitung.

For ferry trips within the Philippines, the nearest ports are in Surigao, Butuan, and Cagayan de Oro. From any of those mentioned ports, there are buses connecting with Davao.

By bus
Davao Metro Shuttle serves the cities of Davao, Panabo, and Tagum. Most of their buses are intercity buses, but some are minibuses.

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Davenport

Davenport is one of the Quad Cities, in Eastern Iowa. This Midwestern city on the bank of the Mississippi River has seen a great deal of action throughout history. Today Davenport offers visitors interesting museums, activities and culinary experiences. Being one of the Quad Cities, a side trip to another city is easily doable - just follow the color coded signs!

Understand
With a population of 101,363 (2012 estimate), Davenport is the largest city in the Quad Cities and the third-largest city in Iowa. It was founded in 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk War stationed at nearby Fort Armstrong and a local merchant. The treaty that ended the Black Hawk War was signed in 1832 by Chief Keokuk, representing the Sauk and Mesquaki tribes, and United States Army General Winfield Scott at what is now Fifth and Farnum Streets. LeClaire, who was fluent in English, French, Spanish and a dozen Native American dialects, served as the interpreter. This treaty opened large tracts of land in Eastern Iowa to American expansion.

The Quad Cities were the site of two of the westernmost battles of the War of 1812. Major Zachary Taylor, future U.S. president, commanded American troops in a couple of skirmishes against the Sauk tribe. One of them was at what is now known as Credit Island on the Mississippi River in the west end. The city also served as Iowa's military headquarters during the American Civil War, as the telegraph wires at the time did not continue any further west. A marker was placed in Lindsey Park along East River Drive to mark the location of Camp McClellan, the largest of five army camps that were located in the city. The same site was also the location where members of the Dakota tribe were interred for four years following the Dakota War of 1862 in Minnesota.

Davenport is known for a couple of "firsts" in history. The first railroad bridge across the Mississippi River was built between Arsenal Island and Davenport in 1856. The first chiropractic adjustment was performed by Daniel David Palmer in a building downtown in 1895. Two years later he established the first school of chiropractic in the city.

Climate
Under the Köppen climate classification, Davenport is considered to have a humid continental climate (Dfa). Summers tend to be very warm to hot with high levels of humidity. Winters have cold temperatures and often high winds. Snow is likely to fall from November through February, however it has been know to snow as late as April. Average snowfall in Davenport is 30.7 inches (78 cm) per year. January is on average the coldest month, while July is the warmest. The highest temperature recorded in Davenport was 103 °F (39 °C) on July 18, 2006. The lowest temperature, −22 °F (−30 °C), was recorded on February 2 and February 3, 1996. Spring and Autumn can be difficult seasons to dress for as the days can be quite warm while the evenings can be quite cool.

Flooding can occur along the Mississippi River due to the lack of a flood wall. During the Great Flood of 1993, the river crested at 22.63 feet (6.90 m) on July 9, nearly 8 feet (2.4 m) above flood stage. Flooding, however, only affects the river front parks and River Drive in the downtown area. Most of the city is above the bluffs that overlook the river and most of the city below the bluffs is not directly affected.

By car
The vast majority of visitors to Davenport arrive via Interstate 80. Brady Street (US Business Route 61) is the most popular exit off I-80. When Brady becomes a one-way south of the exit the southbound lanes are called Welcome Way. The Northwest Boulevard exit is a good exit for accessing the northwest part of the city, but it also angles toward the central city and intersects with Welcome Way south of Kimberly Road (US Route 6) and becomes Harrison Street. Harrison is a one-way that connects to the downtown area.

Many also arrive using Interstate 74, the easiest route if arriving at Quad City International Airport. The Bettendorf exits are also the primary entry points from Bettendorf. Grant Street (US Route 67) is a one way that becomes River Drive before it enters Davenport. Middle Road becomes Locust Street and is a cross-town street though the middle of the city. The Kimberly Road-Spruce Hills Drive intersection (US Route 6) straddles the border between the two cities and Kimberly Road is a cross-town street though the north side. The 53rd Street exit is completely in Davenport. To access the city via I-80, travelers on I-74 should exit onto I-80 West (Des Moines).

The west end of Davenport can be accessed from the I-280 bypass. The River Drive exit (US Business Route 61) provides direct access to downtown. Rockingham Road (Iowa Route 22) will also access downtown, but there are more traffic lights and the street is narrower.

US Route 61 is a major north-south highway in eastern Iowa. It used to traverse the city using Brady Street/Welcome Way/Harrison Street north to south and River Drive east to west. The highway now bypasses the city using I-80 on the north and I-280 on the west. The old route through the city is now Business Route 61.

By plane

 * Quad City International Airport in Moline has non-stop flights from major markets primarily in the Midwest, the South and Southwest United States.

By train
Nearest Amtrak station is in Galesburg, Illinois (50 minutes away). A connecting thruway bus service to Centre Station in Moline is available. A direct daily service from Chicago has been planned for years and might start in 2021.

Get around
Most people commute through Davenport by car, but there is a very reliable city bus service. While a few cab companies operate in Davenport and surrounding communities, visitors from larger metropolitan cities should not expect the cars to be waiting outside hotels or other places. It is advisable to place a call to a cab company at least 30 min prior to when you want to be picked up.

By car
Davenport is generally an easy city to navigate. The city streets are basically laid out in a grid pattern, even as the city climbs the bluff above the Mississippi River. Some of the newer residential sections of the city do not follow a grid, however. For the most part, east-west streets are numbered starting near the Mississippi River and progressing in order as one travels north. There are several major east-west thoroughfares that are named and not numbered. River Drive (US Route 67 from Western Avenue east to Bettendorf and US Business Route 61 from Brady Street west to I-280) is on the south side of the city near the river. Locust Street travels through the middle of the city from I-280 to Bettendorf. Further north is Central Park Ave, which is a four-lane street from Brady Street west to Emeis Park. Kimberly Road (US Route 6) travels from I-280 in the west to I-74 in the east before it turns south and enters Bettendorf. The only major numbered street across the city is 53rd Street, which starts at about North Pine Street in the west and turns into 53rd Avenue when it enters Bettendorf. Third Street, Fourth Street, Welcome Way, Harrison Street and most of Brady Street are one ways. It is important to note that the Mississippi River generally travels through the Quad Cities from east to west before heading in its normal southerly direction. Thus, Rock Island, Illinois is to the south of Downtown Davenport and east of the west end.

Addresses on east-west streets are numbered from Brady Street, and on north-south streets from West First Street or River Drive in the downtown area. The direction 'South' in street and address numbers are only located in the west end of the city as it sits at a lower latitude, and downtown from Perry Street to the west. The river bank on the east side of the city is at a higher latitude so there are no 'South' streets there, but some streets use 'North' in their names. It can be a little confusing as some businesses will give their address, for example, as "North Brady Street" while others will only give it as "Brady Street". It is all the same as "South Brady Street" is less than a block long, is essentially an entrance to a parking lot and it has no buildings on it. That is true for most of the streets from Harrison Street in the downtown area and to the east.

The Quad Cities has a wayfinding color code system for signs that direct people to various venues and attractions in the area. The area is divided into quadrants with their own colors and identifying headers on direction signs have the appropriate color for each quadrant so that travelers know, by color, which quadrant you are in and to which color you will have to travel to reach other attractions. Davenport is in the northwest quadrant and its attractions are on signs that use the green color in the header. The northeast quadrant (Bettendorf) is yellow, the southeast quadrant (Moline-East Moline) is blue and the southwest quadrant (Rock Island) is red.

By bus
Public transportation is operated by Citibus. +1 563 326-7711. There is a connection with the Illinois Quad City's MetroLINK from the downtown transportation center to downtown Rock Island via route 7. There is also a connection with Bettendorf Transit in Bettendorf and at Duck Creek Plaza via route 10. Citibus operates M–F 5:30AM–6:30PM, and Sa 9AM–6:30PM on Saturday.

By bicycle
In general Davenport does not have dedicated bicycle lanes on the streets, especially the major thoroughfares so use extreme caution. Also, snow removal in the winter can be hit or miss depending on the street, so bicycling may not be the best option at that time of year. This is not to say that Davenport is a bad place for bicycling. There is an extensive system of recreation trails through the city. The Riverfront Parkway follows the Mississippi River and cuts through numerous parks as well as downtown. It is part of the larger multi-state Mississippi River Trail. A bridge has been added to connect Credit Island to South Concord Street so cyclists no longer have to ride on busy River Drive. The Duck Creek Parkway is a second trail that runs through the middle of the city from Emeis Park in the west to Duck Creek Park in the east where it connects to the Bettendorf Trail and runs down to the Mississippi River. In between it connects several other parks. In time it will connect to the Riverfront Trail. Other connections are also planned. While it is possible to use these trails for commuting, their intent was recreational and so their connection between residential and business centers is limited. Both trails travel east to west and there are no recreational trails that travel north to south at this time. They do a better job of connecting parks and other recreational facilities.

By water taxi
A unique way to see the Quad Cities is from the Channel Cat Water Taxi, an open air boat that transports people and bicycles to the Iowa and Illinois shorelines. The four stops are located at the Celebration Belle and at John Deere Commons in Moline, the Isle of Capri in Bettendorf and the Village of East Davenport. It operates in the summer months.

See

Sports

Golf
 * Davenport has two well-maintained and popular golf courses in two of its city parks. Both are off Locust Street. Emeis Park is on the west side and Duck Creek Park is on the east side along the Bettendorf border.

Off-road biking / Equestrian trails

Professional baseball

Road race

Learn

 * Davenport Public Library Davenport has had a library in one version or another since 1839. The city's public library opened in 1904 with the assistance of Andrew Carnegie. The present main library downtown was designed by noted architect Edward Durell Stone.

Local chains

Sleep
Davenport has a variety of accommodations to serve a variety of tastes and budgets. Most major American hotel chains have some sort of property in the city.

Go next

 * You'd be remiss not to check out what the other three Quad Cities have to offer: Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois.
 * Kalona, a fun small town known for its Amish population and related industries rests 85 mi to the west.
 * Le Claire, just northeast of Bettendorf with quaint shops and home of Buffalo Bill (and a museum devoted to showcasing his life).

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Davenport (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Davenport:

Canada

 * Davenport — A neighborhood in the West End of Toronto, Ontario.

United States of America

 * Davenport — A city in Iowa, the largest city with the name.
 * Davenport (California) —
 * Davenport (Florida) —
 * Davenport (Nebraska) —
 * Davenport (New York) —
 * Davenport (Oklahoma) —
 * Davenport (Rhode Island) —
 * Davenport (Washington) —

United Kingdom

 * Davenport — A division of Stockport, England

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Davenport (Florida)

Davenport is a small town of about 2,000 people in the northeastern section of Polk County, in Inland Florida, near Lake Tohopekaliga and Lake Marion. Its close proximity to Walt Disney World makes it a very popular destination for tourists wanting to visit the famous theme park. The greater area of Davenport includes the area up to the southern border of Lake County and the western border of Osceola County. The actual city of Davenport is quite small and has very little commercial enterprise. The greater Davenport area has several hotels/motels and restaurants and is growing rapidly.

Climate
Davenport has a relatively warm climate, located in Central Florida's subtropical zone, and is warm and humid during the summertime with small, scattered thundershowers almost daily. These storms tend to pass quickly, giving way to that typical Florida sunshine before long. Davenport has high temperatures (F) ranging from the low 70s to the mid 90s, and low temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to the low 70s. The months June to September have average highs in the 90s as a rule, and those are also the months with the highest average precipitation. The average precipitation for the months June to September is around 7 inches (~178 mm) per month, whereas for the rest of the year, the rainfall average is around 2.75 inches (~70 mm) per month.

Get in
Davenport is located only 10 miles (~16 km) from Walt Disney World, along Interstate 4. It's situated about 30 miles (~48 km) West of Orlando, and 54 miles (~87 km) East of Tampa, both of which have international airports.

By plane
Davenport is within easy driving distance of 3 larger airports:

 * Orlando International (about 30 miles from Davenport (~48 km))
 * Lakeland Linder Regional (about 32 miles from Davenport (~51 km))
 * Orlando Sanford (about 49 miles from Davenport (~79 km))

And also 3 other public-use airports:

 * Jack Browns (~3 miles from Davenport (~5 km)) in Winter Haven
 * Winter Haven's Gilbert (~13 miles from Davenport (~21 km))
 * Kissimmee Gateway (~15 mile from Davenport (~24 km)) in Orlando

By train
There are 2 Amtrak stations near Davenport:

 * 15 miles (~24 km) away in Winter Haven (1800 7th St. S.W.)
 * 17 miles (~27 km) away in Kissimmee (111 Dakin ST.)

By car
Interstate 4 is the nearest Interstate and connects Davenport to many of central Florida's main cities and attractions.

Get around
Since Davenport is such a small city, it is very easy to get around in by car, on foot, or by bicycle.

By car
The easiest way to get around Davenport and Central Florida is by car. If renting, it is substantially less money to rent a car outside of the airport. The city is set up on grid system, and is fairly easy to navigate.

By taxi
There are several taxi companies in Davenport, to make getting around very easy, though it's generally more expensive than other modes of transportation. With Davenport being such a small city, it's not out of range for most people though.

By bus
It is hard to find information about public transportation within Davenport, though over 95% of commuters in Davenport tend to drive, rather than take the bus.

By bicycle
Davenport is a very small town, and getting around on a bike is very easy. There seem to be several bike shops in Davenport, but it's unclear whether any of them rent bikes for day trips or by the week, etc.

See
Davenport is generally a place to visit if you're looking for a smaller, relaxed town to stay in while visiting some of the many attractions nearby. Most often, visitors to Davenport use the town as a jumping-off point to visit places like Walt Disney World, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld, all located in Orlando, just a short drive away.

Do
As noted above, there is not a lot to do in Davenport, unless you want to play some golf, or just relax in a quiet little town. Golfing is a fairly well represented sport in Davenport, with two large golf courses:

Buy
Most people visiting Davenport don't do so for the shopping. While there are shops and stores in Davenport, the main shopping experiences on a trip to Davenport are to be had in some of the nearby larger centers, such as Orlando, Tampa, and Kissimmee.

Eat
You will find many of the most common national restaurant chains in Davenport, as well as a few local eating establishments.

Drink
As with places to eat in Davenport, there are several national chains located in Davenport, along with some local bars and pubs:

Sleep
There are plenty of motels and hotels in and around Davenport. Additionally, short-term rentals of houses, apartments, and timeshares is also a popular lodging option for many visitors.

Connect
The nearest public library with public-access computers and wireless internet is in Haines City.

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Davenport (Oklahoma)

Davenport is a city in Frontier Country.

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Davenport (Washington)

Davenport is a rural city of 1,800 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington. It is Davenport serves as the seat of and a hub for business, medical and educational services in Lincoln County.

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David

There is more than one place called David:

Central America

 * David (Panama) - A city in Panama.

United States of America

 * David (Kentucky) - A town in the state of Kentucky.

Middle East
One of several nicknames of Jerusalem is "City of David" after the biblical ruler.

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David (Panama)

David is the capital city for Chiriqui province in the Pacific West of Panama.

Understand
It is on the Pan American Highway and is one of the most prosperous areas of Panama, with good infrastructure.

Although, David is not particularly interesting, it has good tourist services (hotels and restaurants) and is a convenient transport hub for destinations in the region like Boquete, Boca Chica, the volcano, hot springs and many cool little places.

By plane

A taxi to the airport from the center of David should not cost more than $3 per person.

By bus
Two bus companies offer service from the Albrook Mall terminal in Panama City to and from David. Prices for either are around $15 per person, slightly more for the nighttime express buses (10pm, 11, 12, and 3am from the David bus terminal). It's a 7 hr ride. The buses are modern, relatively safe, keep track of luggage well, and will probably show a second-rate action movie, though maintenance leaves something to be desired, especially in the bathrooms. Both companies stop in the city of Santiago on the way to David for bathroom breaks and food. Highly suggested that you try some of the food they serve at these stops. Also, you'll find a cart where they sell sweets (mini chocolate eggs and another square treat called cocada), try them out.

David is also served by many "Coaster" local buses, which you can often flag down along the Interamericana to get to David. (During peak times, sometimes they'll even run Coasters from Panama City.) They're definitely less safe and usually less comfortable; you may end up standing for much of the trip.

Other destinations from the David bus terminal include Paso Canoas border with Costa Rica (1 hr 30 min, $2), Boquete (1 hr, $1.75), and Almirante (3-4 hr, $8.45) for Bocas del Toro and the Atlantic coast (look for buses to Changuinola, which is a bit past Almirante).

By car
There are stop signs at most intersections, but in Spanish "Alto" means two things, 1. stop, and 2. HIGH, so there's a joke that some people think "alto" street signs means pass at a high speed. Seriously though, you have to be very DEFENSIVE if you're just driving on the same road, and very OFFENSIVE if you're making a turn, if you're trying to get to the other side of the intersection, etc...

By bus
Most, if not all buses travel to terminal in David. Just stand on the side of the road and wave down a bus when you see it. They'll have written on the window where they go to and where they come from.

Do
There's quite a bit to do in David. It all depends on what one likes and what time of year you visit.

 * There are a few Casinos in the city that you can visit, the two most popular ones are Royal Casino, and the Fiesta Casino (Fiesta is in the Hotel Gran Nacional).
 * There are a few nightclubs to go to, $3 cover, no dress code, $20 for bottle service (Carta Vieja Rum), which is what most people get here.
 * There are different types of festivals throughout the year, but the best ones are in the beginning of the year, timed with the Carnavales in different parts of the country.
 * There's plenty of adventure sport and naturalist activities for those so inclined within an hour's drive all over the Province of Chiriqui.

Also checkout the other sights around the region.

Eat
There are really a lot of places to eat at.

Drink

 * Carta Vieja, Panama's Rum. No matter where you go in this town to enjoy it's nightlife, you'll see Carta Vieja bottles around you. The clubs offer bottle service, which really, everyone gets. $20 will get you a bottle of Carta Vieja, bottle of coke, and ice, split that up between however many people you go with, and done.

Sleep
There are many lodging options in the city including many fine and reasonably priced hotels. Many of the hotels are owned by families' of Spanish origin, so they have names like Hotel Toledo, Hotel Madrid, Hotel Alcala, Hotel Iberia, Hotel Galicia, etc.

For the backpacking traveler ready for some urban action, clubs, casinos and 24 Hour shopping, consider staying in one of the backpacker hostels especially geared toward the budget traveler.

Cope
There is a pretty useful and quite cheap luggage storage at the bus terminal, which you might want to use, travelling the region. $0.75 for first 24 hr, then about $1 per day.

Go next

 * San José, Costa Rica – There are direct buses every day from David to San Jose (Costa Rica).
 * Boquete – Touristic epicenter of this region (in the Mountain Highlands near David) with some of the best coffee in the world (including numerous tours), and lots of activities like hiking (Quetzal Trail and Volcan Baru), rock climbing, bird watching, horseback riding, and rafting.
 * Volcán – Another mountain town with some hikes, less touristy than Boquete
 * Las Lajas – Remote, magnificent beach, luxuriant vegetation, beginners surfing.
 * Panama City – It's a 7 hour bus ride with a stop in Santiago de Veraguas.

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Davidson

Davidson is a small college town in North Carolina. It is known primarily for its association with Davidson College, and is a suburb of Charlotte. It has 15,106 residents (2020), of whom some 1,800 are students at the college.

Though Davidson has been swallowed by the suburban growth of Charlotte, it has made an intentional effort to retain its small-town identity. As a result, the downtown and campus area do not have the characteristic sprawl of most American suburbs.

Get in
Almost all travelers will access Davidson via Interstate 77 (I-77).

If you are in Charlotte and want to visit the town for a day trip, consider using the CATS Express buses that run from Uptown Charlotte to Davidson (take the 77X line). Check the bus schedule ahead of time, as Express buses do not run ordinary schedules.

Get around
Cars are the primary form of transportation in Davidson. However, the downtown area and college campus are easily traveled by foot or bike.

See
The college campus is quaint and full of interesting academic architecture. If the weather permits, it is worth a walk around the tree-lined sidewalks.

Do
Nearby Lake Norman is a major regional attraction. It offers recreational boating, swimming, resorts, and some small beaches.

Eat
Davidson's best eateries are within a short walk of the center of town. There is really no need to settle for interstate food.

Drink
If you are college-aged, it is a safe bet that you will be able to find drinking opportunities on campus during the school year.

Go next
I-77 is the primary artery out of Davidson. Charlotte is the nearest major city, about 15 minutes to the south. Heading north the next city is Statesville.

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Davie

Davie is a city in Broward County in Florida.

By plane
Davie is within minutes of the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport.

By car
Davie is directly accessible from I-95, 595, The Florida Turnpike, and I-75.

Get around
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Davis

There's more than one place called Davis:

United States of America

 * Davis (California) - A university town in Yolo County in California.
 * Davis (Oklahoma) - A town in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma.
 * Davis (West Virginia) - A town in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.

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Davis (California)

Davis is in Yolo County in the Sacramento Valley of California. Davis is best known for the university located there, the University of California Davis.

By car
Davis is on Interstate 80, which runs between the Bay Area and Sacramento and beyond. Headed west from the Bay Area you will want to take Highway 80 heading East to Sacramento. From Sacramento or the Lake Tahoe area take 80 West towards San Francisco. Take the UC Davis Exit to get to campus and the Mondavi Center, or Richards Blvd or Olive Drive to go downtown.

By train

 * Routes stopping in Davis:
 * Coast Starlight operates daily between Seattle and Los Angeles. Stops include Tacoma, Lacey, Centralia, Kelso, Vancouver, WA, Portland, Salem, Albany, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Dunsmuir, Redding, Chico, Sacramento, Davis, Martinez, San Francisco (Emeryville), Oakland, San Jose, Salinas, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Simi Valley, Van Nuys, and Burbank.
 * California Zephyr operates between Chicago and San Francisco Bay area, and the Coast Starlight route between Los Angeles and Seattle.
 * Capitol Corridor trains run several times per day between Sacramento, San Francisco Bay area and San Jose. Tickets from the Bay Area cost approximately $50 round trip.
 * Capitol Corridor trains run several times per day between Sacramento, San Francisco Bay area and San Jose. Tickets from the Bay Area cost approximately $50 round trip.

If you are flying into San Francisco, Amtrak is the best way to get to Davis. From SFO airport, take the BART subway to Richmond. Exit BART and then take the stairs or elevator up to the Amtrak platform. The Richmond station is unstaffed, so Amtrak tickets can be purchased on board the train for no additional fee.

By plane
Although UC Davis has its own (small) airport, it is really only possible to reach Davis by plane through commercial airports. The closest option is Sacramento International Airport, from which one can then take a shuttle or taxi to Davis. A cheaper alternative is to take Yolobus. For $1.50 the #42 bus will take you to downtown Davis. You can then either utilize Unitrans, the local bus service or take a taxi to your destination. The airport is approximately a 30-minute drive from Davis.

The Oakland and San Francisco  airports are also options for people who wish to visit the Bay Area as well as Davis. If your trip itinerary does not include the Bay Area, however, then SMF is the best option for commercial air travel to Davis. Amtrak trains are available from Oakland and San Francisco.

The Davis Airporter is another option for people flying in commercially. While it provides service to your front door and is available at all hours of the day and night, it is considerably more expensive than public transportation.

By bus
Davis is not served by long-distance buses, but nearby Sacramento is a hub for Greyhound. There are daily buses from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Reno and even Vancouver, in Canada. If travelling from nearby cities, Yolobus runs hourly buses from Sacramento and also multiple daily buses from Vacaville and Woodland.

Get around

Davis has the highest per capita number of bikes of any city in the U.S. It's the preferred method of transportation for most students and locals due to the prevalence of bike paths and the relative flatness of the area. Downtown is also very pedestrian friendly. The UC Davis campus and the heart of the downtown area run alongside one another and it's easy to stroll through both in a couple of hours.

Unitrans, the local municipal bus system, also runs quite frequently. For undergraduate students riding is free, for everybody else (including graduate students) a single journey costs $1. Probably the worst way to experience Davis is by car. The huge numbers of bikers and pedestrians make driving slow and tedious at many times throughout the day.

See

 * Davis Wiki: for more information about what to do and see in Davis, including event listings and reviews of local restaurants.

Do

 * Become a student. Davis is ranked as the second most educated city in the United States according to CNN Money Magazine and it shows. The downtown area is very youthful and is peppered with bars, coffee shops, and restaurants that are popular among the college crowd. The city of Davis is very conducive to college and graduate school lifestyles.

Eat
One thing Davis is not short on is restaurants. Whatever your taste, Davis has a means to at least attempt to satisfy your hunger.

Most restaurants are in the downtown area, with the majority being within a few square blocks. Fast food restaurants are clustered near the Mace Blvd and Richard Blvd exits off of the freeway. There are also several restaurants in the shopping centers that ring the town. Other notable restaurants that are not in downtown include Osteria Fasulo, a fancy Italian restaurant located in the Village Homes neighborhood.

Mexican

Farm stands
Davis is right in the middle of farm country and has access, as you might expect, to a variety of farm stands.

Sleep
There are multiple hotel options in Davis. There are several hotels in downtown, a cluster of hotels off the Richards Blvd exit, a cluster of hotels near the Mace Blvd exit (on Chiles road), and one hotel actually on campus (the Hyatt), which is directly across from the Mondavi Center. All of the hotels in downtown are within walking distance of campus.

Downtown Davis

Go next
Davis is nearby to both the San Francisco Bay Area (particularly the East Bay and Berkeley) and Sacramento; the Amtrak line goes to both places. It is also situated roughly in the middle of California when driving north to south on Interstate 5, perhaps from Mount Shasta to Los Angeles. Davis is also only an hour away from Napa Valley, and only a few hours away by car (or by Amtrak) to Yosemite National Park. Davis is about 1.5 hours to Lake Tahoe and two hours from Reno.

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Davis (Oklahoma)

Davis is a small town at the foot of the Arbuckle Mountains in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma.

Get in
The main part of Davis is easily accessible from Interstate highway I-35 at Exit 55, to the east.

The city's boundaries are quite strange. The city has owned the Turner Falls area for about a century, even though it's a couple of miles away from the main town. As a result, the city boundaries encompass one large area southwest of the I-35/US-77 interchange and a smaller area around the intersection of US-77 with Oklahoma State Highway 7, plus the highways to the west and south of the old city to connect the two areas, and two miles of Crazy Horse Airport Road heading north.

Get around
State Highway 7 runs through the center of town, connecting Davis to the nearby town of Sulphur. US Highway 77 runs south to Interstate 35.

Go next

 * Ardmore has a performing arts center!
 * Sulphur (Oklahoma)
 * Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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Davis (West Virginia)

Davis is a city in the Potomac Highlands region of West Virginia. The area around Davis is noted for the Canaan Valley, Timberline and the region's caverns, Blackwater Falls State Park, the pretty mountain town of Thomas, and the Monongahela National Forest.

Understand
Davis is the highest incorporated town in West Virginia at an elevation of 3,200 ft. The Eastern Continental Divide zig-zags across this region along a series of shallow ridges, forming the border between Tucker and Grant Counties.

Davis is not a large town, but don't let the miniscule population of 624 fool you, it has some great restaurants and its location makes it a great base to see some of West Virginia's best sights. If you need the services of a larger town, visit Elkins to the west or Moorefield to the east, each about an hour away.

By car
Davis is located at the intersection of WV 32 and WV 93.

Additionally, Davis is along U.S. 48, a four-lane divided highway built in the early 2010s as Appalachian Corridor H. To the east, the highway connects to I-81 and I-66 near Strasburg, Virginia. The highway becomes a two-lane road for a segment westwards from Davis to Elkins, but it then picks up again and connects to I-79.

By plane
The closest commercial airports to Davis are Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., both just over 3 hours away.

See

 * Canaan Valley. The Canaan Valley is divided into a patchwork of public and private lands.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.
 * Other sights like Seneca Rocks, Seneca Caverns, Smoke Hole Caverns, and Spruce Knob are within a 1.5 hr drive.

Do

 * Davis, being in the mountains, is a great base for skiing. Canaan Valley Resort State Park and Timberline Four Seasons Resort are both nearby containing a combined 76 slopes for all levels of skiers, and White Grass Touring and Blackwater Falls State Park both offer cross country skiing.

Go next

 * Moorefield, a 45-minute drive to the east, is a larger town with more retail and dining options.
 * Elkins to the southwest
 * Oakland, Maryland to the north

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