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Haridwar

Haridwar (Hindi: हरिद्वार Haridvār), also spelt Hardwar, is a Hindu pilgrimage site at the Ganges River, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Understand

Haridwar (huh-rihd-wahr) literally means the Gateway to God, is one of the Hindu holy places in India and a centre of Hindu religion and mysticism for centuries. Located on the banks of the River Ganges (Ganga), at the point where the Ganges descends from the hills to the North Indian plains, Haridwar attracts a large number of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world.

Get in
Haridwar is about 200 km from Delhi, the capital of India and is well connected by road and rail network from all parts of India. Although the town is nicely connected by train and bus, you should remember to book in advance, especially during pilgrimage season.

It is better to avoid travelling to Haridwar during the Hindu month of Sawan (around July) since there is a heavy crowd and all important roads are blocked and most of the hotels, buses, and trains are crowded. It is also not good choice to visit this place during the monsoon season (late May to August) as the rain will hinder your visit.

To travel from Delhi to Haridwar you can rent a car or private taxi. You can also prefer to go by train as frequent trains are available and those are less costly as compared to private cabs.

By plane
Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport is nearest airport to Haridwar. It is domestic airport 20 km away from the city centre. Taxis from the airport to Haridwar cost ₹400. Frequent flights from Delhi are available as well.

Around 200 km away, Delhi is the nearest international airport, which is well connected to domestic and foreign airports.

By train

Here are some useful trains to reach Haridwar:

By bus
Haridwar's bus station, close to the train station, is chaotic and has no signage whatsoever in English. There are regular bus services from Delhi (theoretically 4 hours), Rishikesh (one hour) and other important towns of North India to Haridwar. Before booking the bus check the bus condition. Always go for cushioned and push-back seats. The long and bumpy ride will take a toll on your mood and body.

As there is shortage of AC buses during summer vacations so always go before 1 or 1.5 hour your suitable time so as to get the prior reservation.

Get around
Central Haridwar can be comfortably covered on foot. However, taxis and auto-rickshaws can be available at train and bus stations.

Cycle rickshaws usually cost ₹10 for nearer distance, while ₹25 for longer distance such as from main station to Har Ki Pauri. If you want to hire a taxi for more than three hours to visit ashrams and local temples then it may cost you ₹400. For similar distance, auto-rickshaws can cost around ₹200.

Events
Haridwar is the site of many religious festivals. Most notably, once every twelve years it is the venue for the Kumbh Mela, the world's largest festival, which drew a record 70 million people in 2003. The festival rotates between Haridwar and Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik.)The Ardh Mela, or "half mela", is held every six years. The last Maha Kumbh Mela was in 2022, and the last Ardh Mela was in 2016.

Other yearly festivals include:
 * Baisakhi, It is held in the month of April and devotees from Jharkhand, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Haryana converge here to celebrate the auspicious festival Baisakhi.
 * Kanwar Mela, July. The largest yearly festival, drawing up to 300,000 visitors.
 * Kartik Purnima, held 15 days after Diwali on the first night of the full moon in November.
 * Somwati Amavasya, July. Almost as large as the Kanwar Mela.

While the festivals are colourful and fascinating, they also strain the town's limited infrastructure to the breaking point and sometimes beyond. Book rooms and tickets well in advance, and avoid travel by road as the traffic jams can be horrendous.

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Haridwar, the holy city is one of the most renowned pilgrimage centres in India. Pilgrims from all over the world flock to this sacred city to take a dip in the holy waters of River Ganga. Being a destination for pilgrimage tourism, shopping in Haridwar is not on the itinerary of the tourist.

However shops in Haridwar have some interesting things to offer to the tourist. The main shopping centres are Moti bazaar, Upper Road, Jwalapur and Kankhal. You can also check out the Government Handloom and Handicrafts Emporiums and the Gandhi Ashram. Offers a range of handicraft decorative pieces. If you are interested in jewellery, then you can choose from a variety of imitation ones which make good fashion accessory.

In Haridwar, you will find neatly and intricately carved stone idols, which make unique souvenirs. It is fascinating that these stones have traversed with Ganga all along and they are eventually deposited in Rishikesh as the river enters the plains. This gives the stones amazing shapes and a natural polish. Besides idols, there are kitchen set toys made from stone, which are interesting.

Eat
Haridwar is a purely vegetarian town.

Drink
Alcohol is banned in Haridwar.

Sleep
For most of the hotels the check-in time is noon. Plenty of Dharmshalas are also available in Haridwar. A cluster of new, modern hotels has sprung up in Bhopatwala, some 5 km north of the city centre.

Stay safe
During festivals, especially the Kumbh Mela, Haridwar is packed to bursting and beyond. Stampedes are a regular occurrence, with over 50 killed in 1986, 21 killed in 2003 and 5 killed in 2010; the bridges across the Ganges are the most dangerous spot.

Alcohol is strictly banned in Haridwar. So don't get trapped in any illegal alcohol consumption as no one wants to end his journey in prison.

Similar to other holy places, Haridwar has significant number of beggars and charlatans. Watch out for the motives of Sadhus trying to offer some one-to-one tutoring in return of money. Beware of greedy monkeys which may attack anytime to grab food from your hands. Be watchful when you walk, as cows and their abundant leftovers can be seen on the roads.

Go next

 * Rishikesh - "Haridwar lite" 26 km upriver, popular with backpackers; literally meaning Lord of Senses, Rishikesh stands for Lord Vishnu and the city is blessed with holy river Ganges
 * Sapta Rishi Ashram - a few kilometres from Haridwar, the ashram is believed to have been the meditation ground of seven sages
 * Yamunotri

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Hariharapura

Hariharapura is a small village in Chikmagalur on the banks of river Thunga.

Get in
Hariharapura is 86 km northwest of Chikmagalur.

By air

Nearest airport is Mangalore airport which is 135 km from Hariharapura. Bangalore airport is 400 km away.

By train

Hariharapura is not reachable by train from other Indian cities. However Shimoga has the closest railway station which is 80 km from Hariharapura. Udupi is another closest railway station which is 85 km from Hariharapura.

By bus

There are buses from Bangalore both private and KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation). During long weekends these buses run full and getting a ticket can be a bit of a problem unless you book them in advance. KSRTC buses are comfortable especially the Rajahamsa (Luxury) buses. Indian National Highway 169 (NH-169) passes through this village connecting to Shringeri, Karkala, Moodabidre (Moodabidri), Mangaluru and Shivamogga.

Get around
The place is small and can walk around or take an autorickshaw. You can visit near by places by local buses as well.

See
The place has Sri Matt (Hindu Temple) of goddess Sharadamba on the banks of the River Tunga.The place is serene amidst forest, Arecanut farms and rice fields and surrounded by small hills.

Buy
Coffee powder prepared locally. Rice grown at this place.

Eat
Local vegetarian food.

Drink
Locally grown coffee prepared with cow's milk.

Sleep
There are guest rooms available at Sri Lakshmi Nivas Guest House, which is owned and maintained by Sree Matt. They have plenty of clean, well maintained rooms which can be booked by contacting Srimath Hariharapura. For more information and assistance, you can email to Administrator of Sree Matt hariharapura@yahoo.com   hariharapura@gmail.com

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By Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (B.S.N.L.) mobile phone sim card.

Go next

 * Shringeri
 * Koppa
 * Kudremukh National Park
 * Udupi

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Harker Heights

Harker Heights is a city in Central Texas.

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Chalk Ridge Falls is billed as a 5 mile trail system on the South East end of Stillwell Dam. The hike will take you past two streams and along the Lampasas River. After the first mile or two, the trail becomes clogged with vegetation. Still, it's a good tottle if you are just out to kill a morning. Bring your bathing suit if it has recently been raining as the creeks will be up and could make for a good, quick dip.

Buy
New Harker Heights Shopping Plaza features a number of shops and restaurants to choose from.

Drink
Stay away from the night clubs in the Harker Heights area. They are generally full of Soldiers from Fort Hood Texas, just a few miles away.

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Harkers Island

Harkers Island is a small town of about 1,525 people (as of 2000). It's located in the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina, adjacent to (and sometimes considered to be part of) the Crystal Coast. The island, as with the rest of the Core Sound area, has strong historical ties to fishing and waterfowling.

Get in
The only main road to Harkers Island is US-70, either coming northeast from Morehead City and Beaufort, or southwest from Cedar Island and the Outer Banks. From 70, turn on Harkers Island Road, which will lead you straight there. The road winds through some very scenic spots on the way, so take your time and enjoy the trip.

Get around
You'll have to have your car to get here, so you'll probably want to use it to get around. But the island isn't huge, so bring your bike with you if you want some exercise. Privately-chartered boats can be hired here to take you to some of the outlying islands.

Do

 * The Core Sound Decoy Festival is a two-day event on the first full weekend in December. Highlights are the competitions for decoy carving, decoy painting, and loon calling. Decoys are exhibited and offered for sale; proceeds benefit the Carver's Guild and the local elementary school. Waterfowl Weekend is a free festival that runs concurrently at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center and features music, food and the coastal heritage that goes along with traditional decoy carvers' lifestyle.
 * Go fishing. There are three main marinas, Harkers Island Fishing Center, and Cape Point Marina
 * Go fishing. There are three main marinas, Harkers Island Fishing Center, and Cape Point Marina

Buy
Do you even have to ask? If you want to take home a real piece of Down East memorabilia, look for an authentic carved decoy duck.

Eat
Seafood of all types is abundant, but the real specialty around here is Harkers Island clams. They tend to get the gourmet treatment in the larger towns, but here you're more likely to find them as part of a clambake, or in the brothier local version of clam chowder.

Drink
Beer and wine are served in restaurants, but if you're looking for something stronger, you'll have to head to Beaufort and points west.

Sleep
Most people on Harkers Island are either residents, or visitors who are just passing through. Neither group has much need for rented accommodation in the area, and as a result there isn't much to be found. However, if you want to stay on the island longer and soak in the culture:

Go next

 * Cedar Island, if you want to catch a ferry to Ocracoke, is about 1 hour north on US-70. Be sure to arrive at least half an hour before the ferry departs. Reservations are required.
 * Beaufort, the beginning of the Crystal Coast region, is about 30 minutes west on US-70.

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Harlech

Harlech is a town in north Wales, the location of a magnificently-situated medieval castle (part of a World Heritage site) and the steepest street in the world, Ffordd Pen Llech.

Understand
":Men of Harlech on to glory!
 * This will ever be your story
 * Keep these burning words before ye
 * Welshmen will not yield!"

- Traditional Welsh patriotic song

Harlech is dominated by its castle, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Harlech Castle was built between 1283 and 1289 by Master James of St George for the English King Edward I, the conqueror of Wales. Designed on a concentric plan with a small but powerful inner ward dominated by an impressive twin-towered gatehouse and four round corner towers. It has many similarities with the Krak des Chevaliers, Crusader Castle in Syria, over which Harlech has an important advantage: its own water supply.

Harlech was seized by Owain Glyn Dŵr during a rebellion/secessionist war in 1404 and held successfully by him for four years.

The old town centre, where most shops and restaurants are, sits upon the hillside around the castle, with more recent development being on the plain beneath the castle. The only two roads linking the two parts directly are very steep and narrow, and one is one-way (down) only.

By car
Harlech is on the A496 and B4573. The A496 is narrow and twisty in places, particularly north of Harlech towards Maentwrog.

By bus
Bus routes 38 and 39, to Dolgellau - Barmouth - Porthmadog.

By Train
Harlech station is on the main Machynlleth to Pwllheli Cambrian Coast line.

See

Events

 * Dyffryn and Talybont Fun day

Eat

 * Chip Shop on road up to castle from lower town (closed Saturday nights!)
 * Chip Shop on road up to castle from lower town (closed Saturday nights!)
 * Chip Shop on road up to castle from lower town (closed Saturday nights!)
 * Chip Shop on road up to castle from lower town (closed Saturday nights!)
 * Chip Shop on road up to castle from lower town (closed Saturday nights!)

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Harlingen

There is more than one place called Harlingen:

Netherlands

 * Harlingen (Netherlands) — a city in Friesland

United States of America

 * Harlingen (Texas) — a city in Texas

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Harlingen (Texas)

Harlingen is a city in Texas.

Understand
Harlingen was envisioned by a man named Lon Hill in 1904 as a shipping and industrial center along the Rio Grande and named after the city of the same name in the Netherlands. Since then, it has really bloomed and grown population-wise, and has a few tourist attractions, but not a lot.

By plane

 * American Eagle/American Airlines to Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago O'Hare
 * Southwest to Austin, Houston Hobby, Dallas love Field
 * Sun Country Seasonally to/from Cancun and Minneapolis
 * United Airlines/United Express to Houston,
 * Delta Seasonally to/from Minneapolis-St Paul
 * Delta Seasonally to/from Minneapolis-St Paul

For travelers not renting a car click here for a list of taxi and shuttle services to South Padre Island and locally in town. The Valley Metro #41 provides local public transportation into town from the airport.

The next nearest commercial airport for Aeromexico, Volaris, Delta (to Austin), and Allegiant is in McAllen, 45 min west on I-2/US 83. Both United & American/American Eagle serve both Valley International Airport and McAllen from their respective hubs in Houston and Dallas-Ft Worth.

See

 * Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St. Here find dioramas and oddities that characterize the area culturally and historically. Tel: +1 956-216-4900. Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM.
 * Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd, in the Marine Military Academy. Relates the vital mission the Marines played at Iwo Jima and in the Pacific Theater. Tel: +1 956-421-9234. M-Sa 10AM-4PM.

Do

 * Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1000 TX-499 Loop. Part of the World Birding Center, with trails and observation blinds. Tel: +1 956-216-5951. Daily 6AM-10PM.
 * Harlingen Performing Arts Theater, 3217 Wilson Rd. Carries multiple entertainers and acts. Tel: +1 956-427-3571.

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Haro

Haro is a city of 11,000 people (2018) in La Rioja. It produces red wine, and hosts the annual Haro Wine Festival. Its architectural heritage includes the plateresque main entrance of the Church of Santo Tomás, the work of Felipe Vigarny, numerous palaces, and the old town, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site.

By plane
Pau Pyrénées Airport across the border in France is roughly a 3-hour drive from Haro.

By car
If you are heading over the Pyrenees from France then Haro makes a good first stop.

By boat
The port of Santander is approximately 2 hours drive away.

Get around
Haro is a small town and you should be able to cover it entirely on foot. For many of the bodegas you'll want a bike, car, or taxi.

Do
Visit one of the many bodegas just outside of town. Many of them have guided tours in English but most require prior booking, even if it's just calling half an hour before the tour. The tourist office can provide a list of the bodegas, their contact details and prices. Many are near the train station.

Festivals
The best time to visit Haro is for the major event of the year: The Batalla Del Vino. Taking place every St Pedro’s Day, 29 June, the week’s festivities reach their climax when hundreds of people, dressed from top-to-toe in white with red scarves, hike up to a nearby hill, have a quick church service and then chuck red wine at each other until they are white no more. Walking through the streets is like a ribena berry overdose. Apparently it’s all to do with land and a dispute with a neighbouring town that dates back to the 10th century.

Eat
Head through the narrow alleyways and you will find a number of charming courtyards home to a variety of intimate tapas bars.

Drink
Wine is the name of the game in this town and you will find many places to indulge in the bar-lined alleyways that wind their way through the town from the main square.

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Harpenden

Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire near the border of Bedfordshire. It is between and near to the city of St Albans and Luton. Primarily a residential community, in the outside of the London commuter belt, but if passing through, there are interesting sights and pleasant places to be enjoyed in this town.

Harpenden is built around, the prime area of Harpenden, with the High Street and Station to its north and Southdown to its south.

By Bus
Route 307 from Redbourn. Route 321 from Watford to Luton via St Albans. Route 610 from Luton to Potters Bar calling at: Wheathampstead, Hatfield and Brookmans Park.

By car
Harpenden is equidistant between St Albans and Luton by J10 of the M1 via the A1081 [formally called the A6] the London to Bedford road. The nearest motorway is M1 J9 near Redbourn.

By train
is served by First Capital Connect from London St Pancras and Luton Airport Parkway. First Capital Connect also serves Gatwick Airport, with direct journeys only operating at certain times. At times of limited direct services, it is possible to change at London St Pancras onto another First Capital Connect service northbound towards Bedford.

Get around
Local bus companies operate services around the town and connect Harpenden to Luton, St Albans, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and other nearby towns, but the most advisable way to navigate Harpenden is on foot.

If you have a lot of luggage or a number of people travelling in your party then booking Harpenden Taxis will make the price more affordable.

Do

Record a song at the

Buy
Despite the two main up-market supermarkets: and Harpenden has some interesting shops:

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Eat

 * Towards the north of the High Street is 'The Bangkok Lounge', offering very nice Thai cuisine.
 * Shapla is on Station Road, and has a nice variety of Indian food.

Prices of all these restaurants above are reasonable, but remember that dining out in Britain is not a particularly cheap option.

Centre
In Harpenden High Street:

On the west side of Harpenden Common:

 * Silver Cup listed under Sleep.

Go next

 * To the south St Albans, along the A1081 (was A6).
 * If you can get hold of a bicycle and a map (or a desire to explore independently), there are great opportunities for discovering nearby villages such as Kimpton, Peter's Green, Whitwell, Wheathamstead, Redbourn or Flamstead. All of these have more individual small-town feels to them, and often have nice pubs to stop by in.

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Harper

Harper is a city in Southern Liberia.

Understand
At the south east of the country, Harper is the former capital of Maryland. It is known for its beautiful beaches and beach houses. Now these houses are dilapidated, but it's still possible to get a sense of the glory of the past.

Get in

 * Boat from Monrovia.
 * MAF mission flight from Monrovia

Get around
You can wave down virtually any motorbike without a passenger to get a ride. For L$20, you can go to any part of the main city.

The same motorbikes will take you to Pleebo for L$250. Alternatively, you can take a commercial car. There are trucks that charge about L$150 per person.

See

 * Cape Palmas Beach - by the port
 * Cape Palmas Beach - by the port
 * Cape Palmas Beach - by the port
 * Cape Palmas Beach - by the port
 * Cape Palmas Beach - by the port

Eat
There are little coffee shacks setup around Harper. They sell eggs (cooked with local spices) with bread, instant coffee, spam, sardines, and spaghetti in a local spicy sauce. Great if you are missing western-type foods.

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Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is a historic town of 285 people (2020) in the northern corner of the Shenandoah Valley just inside West Virginia. It is a natural transportation hub: the Shenandoah River empties into the Potomac there. Three states meet there. East from Harpers Ferry, over the Shenandoah, is Virginia. North, across the Potomac, is Maryland.

Understand
Harpers Ferry is, for its size, as full of history as any town in the United States, with the possible exception of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A lot happened in Harper's Ferry (as it was spelled until the 20th century). Nearly half a million people visit the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park each year. In 1859 Harper's Ferry was the location of the largest episode of guerrilla warfare in American history up to that point. A group of abolitionists led by John Brown attacked an armory in the town, hoping to get weapons for a slave revolt. There was a battle with Brown and his followers on the one side, and federal troops commanded by Robert E. Lee on the other side. While the attack failed and Brown was hanged shortly thereafter, it is said to have contributed greatly to the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861.

Visitors to Harpers Ferry should be aware that the topic of John Brown is a sensitive one. He was not seen as a hero to the pro-slavery white population.

A comic historical novel about Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry is Flashman and the Angel of the Lord.

By car
Harpers Ferry is located at the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, where the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia meet. To reach it, take Interstate 70 to Frederick Maryland, and exit on US 340 west for about 15 miles.

Parking in the historical part of Harpers Ferry is very limited. There are free buses from parking lots out of the area.

By train

 * Routes stopping at Pittsburgh:
 * Capitol Limited operates daily between Chicago and Washington, D.C. including stops in South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Alliance, Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, and Rockville.
 * Maryland Transit Administration MARC commuter trains from Washington D.C., operating several times per weekday
 * Maryland Transit Administration MARC commuter trains from Washington D.C., operating several times per weekday

Walk
Harpers Ferry is located along the Appalachian Trail, as well as the C & O Canal trail. Since it is at the crossroads of these two trails, it is an extremely popular starting or ending point for backpackers.

Do

 * River activities White water rafting, canoeing, inner tubing.
 * Backpacking The Appalachian Trail passes through Harpers Ferry. The headquarters of the Trail Conservancy are here.
 * Backpacking The Appalachian Trail passes through Harpers Ferry. The headquarters of the Trail Conservancy are here.

Buy

 * Outfitters General Store & Bike Shop Great hiking and outdoors equipment & gear, Harper's Ferry memorabilia and gifts, snacks, knives, excellent customer service, and great atmosphere.
 * Outfitters General Store & Bike Shop Great hiking and outdoors equipment & gear, Harper's Ferry memorabilia and gifts, snacks, knives, excellent customer service, and great atmosphere.
 * Outfitters General Store & Bike Shop Great hiking and outdoors equipment & gear, Harper's Ferry memorabilia and gifts, snacks, knives, excellent customer service, and great atmosphere.

Go next

 * Antietam National Battlefield, minutes away, it is one of the most significant battlefields of the Civil War.
 * Shepherdstown is a quaint small town with upscale dining and bed and breakfast inns.

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Harrietville

Harrietville is a village in the High Country of Victoria, Australia.

Get in
Harrietville is accessible by road on the Great Alpine Road from Bright (20 kilometers) or Mount Hotham (20 kilometers).

The Alps Link is a government bus service from Bright to Omeo via Harrietville, Mt Hotham, Dinner Plain and Cobungra on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

The Snowball Express bus service runs to Harrietville from Mount Hotham, Bright, Myrtleford and Melbourne during the snow season.

Buy
Harrietville no longer has fuel available, so remember to buy it in Bright before the ascent to Mount Hotham and Dinner Plain, since fuel is not available on the mountain or Harrietville:

If travelling into the mountains past Harrietville towards Mount Hotham, you will be required to carry fitting snow chains in winter. These are available for hire in Harrietville:

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Harriman

There is more than one place called Harriman:

United States of America

 * Harriman (New York) — a town in New York (state)
 * Harriman (Tennessee) — a town in Tennessee

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Harriman-Rockwood

Harriman and Rockwood are cities in Eastern Tennessee.

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Harris

Lewis and Harris are a single large island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles of Scotland. It's the third largest island in the British Archipelago, only Great Britain and Ireland being larger. Harris (Gaelic Na Hearadh) is the mountainous southern third of it, with a population in 2021 of 1795, while boggy low-lying Lewis makes up the northern two-thirds. Only in modern times were they connected by road: historically you could only travel from one to the other by boat, as if they were individual islands. Moreover their transport links were to different mainland ports, so they became parts of separate counties: Harris with ferries from Skye joined Inverness-shire, while Lewis with ferries from Ullapool joined Ross & Cromarty. In 1975 a single local authority was created for the Western Isles.

Villages

 * Harris is divided by the deep notches of West and East Loch Tarbert.

 * is the main village and ferry port, and the obvious base for exploring all of Harris.
 * on the west coast is the main settlement of south Harris

Understand
Harris and Lewis are made of very old rocks, gneiss laid down three billion years ago. It's impermeable and where it lies flat as on Lewis it forms a boggy plateau, while on Harris it's contorted into gnarly heights. Both terrains are infertile, supporting little more than rough grazing. There's no mineral wealth and inhabitants scratched out a living with sheep, garden crops such as kale and later potatoes, and fishing.

Roads didn't exist until modern times and you had to get about by sea. In the early Medieval period this brought the Outer Hebrides under Viking / Norse control, so place-names reflect this even though they've later been Anglicised or Gaelicised. That control weakened in the 13th century and after their defeat at Largs the Norsemen ceded the Hebrides to Scotland, while retaining Orkney and Shetland.

Until 1746 the Gaelic clan chiefs governed a feudal system, with little cash involved, but with service required from their clansfolk in peacetime and in war. That system died at Culloden, and land ownership became something to be traded for money. That money might be made far away, by people who lived almost as far and had no roots here. In the 19th century these landlords evicted much of the population - the "Highland Clearances" - so the emptiness of Harris today reflects that. In the early 20th century the whole of Lewis and Harris was owned by Lord Leverhulme the soap tycoon, who had grand plans and began to invest heavily. But his visions of Hebridean industry were at odds with community demands for land reform, and on Lewis there was a great falling-out. He fared better on Harris, where Leverburgh was renamed for him, but died suddenly in 1925 and his many ventures folded.

One industry that has prospered is Harris Tweed, as this sturdy practical wear for islanders became fashionable in Victorian society. Many mainland mills took up production and there was a risk of the market being swamped with cheap shoddy versions. The "Orb" trademark was granted in 1909, and further legal protection afforded in 1993. These require sourcing and manufacture in the Outer Hebrides, but not just in Harris as there was scant difference between Lewis, Harris and Uist products.

By boat
Calmac car ferries sail:
 * from Uig on Skye to Tarbert on Harris, twice a day taking under two hours (Nov-March some days in just one direction).
 * from Berneray (linked by road to North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist) to Leverburgh on Harris, four a day taking an hour.
 * from Ullapool in Wester Ross to Stornoway on Lewis, twice a day taking 2 hr 30 min (Nov-Mar only one on Sunday).

By plane
Harris has no airport. The most convenient air route is from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Stornoway then drive south. Another way is to fly to Benbecula then take the ferry from Berneray to Leverburgh.

By bus
There are five buses M-Sa between Harris and Lewis, taking 75 min. A bus / ferry service runs up the Western Isles through Barra, the Uists and Harris and across Lewis to Stornoway, so M-Sa it may be possible to go the whole way in one day.

Get around
Car is best in this remote area.

By bus: Bus W10 is the Western Isles "spine route" from Barra and the Uists. It runs along the west coast of Harris on A859, from Leverburgh via Northton, Borve, Seilibost, Luskentyre turnoff, and Golden Road turnoff into Tarbert, 45 min. It continues across north Harris to Stornoway. There are six per day M-Sa.

Bus W13 runs up the east coast lane from Leverburgh via Rodel, Ardslave and Geocrab then either direct to Tarbert or meandering through Grosebay and Drinishader. Two run M-Sa, another four are school buses.

See

 * The lighthouse on Scalpay island, linked by road to Tarbert.
 * Rodel church, south of Leverburgh.
 * Luskentyre beach.

Do

 * Climb Clisham, north of Tarbert, the only "Corbett" in the Western Isles.
 * Hike the "Postman's Path" above Rhenigidale, past abandoned villages.
 * Take a boat trip to lonely St Kilda.
 * Take a half day boat trip to the Shiant Islands to see seals, sea birds and during spring and early summer puffins
 * Drive or cycle the "Golden Road" along the east coast between Tarbert and Rodel.

Eat

 * Various cafes along the main road such as Skoon Gallery and Temple Cafe in Northton, but the best dining options are the two hotels in Tarbert.

Drink

 * There are no pubs but the Tarbert hotels have public bars.
 * The Isle of Harris Distillery in Tarbert produces gin and scotch whisky and is open for tours.

Sleep

 * Camping sites are around the island, some extremely picturesque, some not official.
 * Hostels are in Tarbert, Leverburgh plus remote locations such as Rhenigidale.
 * Hotels and B&Bs are mostly in Tarbert and towards Leverburgh. The most luxurious splurge is at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle on the lane between Tarbert and Huisinish.
 * Self-catering cottages are dotted around and mostly let Saturday to Saturday.

Go next

 * North to Lewis, less scenic but with a richer history and prehistory.
 * South by ferry to Berneray then by road to North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay.
 * East to Skye by ferry - you land in the most scenic part, the Trotternish peninsula.

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Harrisburg

Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.

Understand
The Susquehanna River runs along the western edge of the city. It is the largest non-navigable river in the eastern USA, but has numerous small islands, and is an excellent recreational resource.

The city began in 1710 when John Harris built a trading post and later his son started a ferry.

Tourist information

 * Visit Hershey Harrisburg website

By train

 * Routes stopping at Harrisburg:
 * Keystone multiple trips per day between Harrisburg and New York City with stops in Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Coatesville, Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, Ardmore, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark. Some trips operate between Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
 * Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.
 * Pennsylvanian operates daily between Pittsburgh and New York City with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Lewistown, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Lancaster, Exton, Paoli, Philadelphia, Trenton, and Newark.

By car
Harrisburg is served by a rather extensive highway system for a city of its size. Interstate 81, 83 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Interstate 76 all travel through or near the city. The Capital Beltway is comprised of I-81 to the north, I-83 to the east and south and PA-581 to the west of the city. U.S. Routes 22 and 322 also pass through the city and U.S. 11 and 15 pass just to the west.

By bus
Capitol Area Transit (CAT) is the regional bus service for the greater Harrisburg area. Travelers to Harrisburg from Cumberland and Dauphin Counties can travel via CAT. CAT is also a convenient means of transportation from Harrisburg International Airport (HIA).

By foot
The Appalachian Trail is just west of the city.

By car
Parking - meter parking is enforced M-Sa 8AM-7PM. The typical cost is $3 per hour with 15 minutes increments. Parking garages charges around $4 for 30 minutes or less and then escalating beyond that. Garages and metered parking are run by the Harrisburg Parking Authority.

By foot or bike
Harrisburg is a very walkable city, especially the downtown, midtown and uptown sections which are laid out in a simple grid without much change in grade. There are many beautiful walking and biking trails that run along the Susquehanna River. You can also walk or ride your bike across the Walnut St. Bridge to City Island without worrying about safety because it is blocked off to cars.

By bus
Capital Area Transit provides bus service in and around Harrisburg.

By taxi

 * American Taxi.

By limo

 * Londonderry Limo Harrisburg Limo Service.

See
Harrisburg has been an important location for statewide transportation since selected as the capital of Pennsylvania in 1812. The canal system and subsequent development of railroads, highways and airlines in the early century played a key role in transforming Harrisburg into a commercial and distribution center for Pennsylvania and the east. The city is 80 miles north of Baltimore, 100 miles west of Philadelphia, and 100 miles north of Washington D.C.

Other

 * Appalachian Trail
 * Riverfront Park and City Island. Along the banks of the Susquehanna you can enjoy a scenic bike ride, cruise the river on the Pride of the Susquehanna, or rent a canoe, paddleboat, or jet ski to experience all the Susquehanna River has to offer. Riverfront Park is also popular for afternoon lunches and provides an unbeatable view of Harrisburg's July 4th fireworks and Labor Day Weekend's Kipona Celebration, which includes a street festival, chili Cook-Off, boat race, and amusement rides.
 * City Island, . A unique park that sits in the center of the Susquehanna River, accessible by the east side of the Walnut St. Bridge, and is home to small shops, miniature golf, a restored carousel, train, carriage rides, and the Senators, a minor league baseball team. Home games for the Senators usually start at 6:35PM, and Sundays at 1:05PM, with box seats only costing $8 and general admission $5. The Riverside Village Park offers a variety of food from crab cakes to ice cream and is open daily from 11AM-8PM after May 13th. Water Golf, City Island's 18 hole miniature golf course costs $5.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.

Festivals and parades
Harrisburg is known for its many parades and street festivals that take place, especially in the summer time.

Learn

 * Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in high technology fields in demand.
 * Harrisburg Area Community College, central Pennsylvania's community college with three campuses in the city.
 * Temple University Harrisburg, located in the heart of downtown offering graduate and certificate programs.

Eat
During the week, you should have no problem finding a place to eat without much wait, but the weekends (especially in the summer) may require a bit of a wait at the popular restaurants during their prime time dinner crowd.

Drink
Harrisburg's downtown atmosphere dynamically changes throughout the day. During the day, you can explore the coffee shops and quickly prepared meals designed to accommodate the government and downtown workforce. Early evening you can hop between restaurants during their happy hour specials (typically 5-7PM). Harrisburg has a small, vibrant night life for those who enjoy good food, good company, and good drinks.

Sleep
Accommodations in the Harrisburg area give you plenty of options at reasonable prices compared to larger metropolitan areas. More expensive hotels are located in closer proximity to Hershey and Baltimore.

Work
Most Harrisburgers work for the State of Pennsylvania (the local government), the city's largest and most dominant employer. Most civil positions in the government require you to be a resident of the state.

Stay safe
Keep in mind that Harrisburg's crime rate is higher than the national average. However, most areas that tourists and out-of-towners frequent are completely safe. Typical street smarts should keep most people out of trouble.

Harrisburg is within range of Three Mile Island nuclear reactor. If you hear a siren, turn your radio on.

Go next
Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:
 * Allentown — Explore Pennsylvania's third-largest city, with an amusement park and casino action
 * Carlisle — Explore classic car country
 * Gettysburg — Explore Civil War country
 * Hershey — Explore chocolate country
 * Lancaster — Explore Amish country
 * York — Explore Central PA country

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Harrisburg (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Harrisburg:

United States of America

 * Harrisburg (Illinois) - A town, the county seat of Saline County, in Illinois.
 * Harrisburg (North Carolina) - A town in North Carolina.
 * Harrisburg - The capital city of Pennsylvania.
 * Harrisburg (Ohio) - Small city southwest of Columbus, Ohio.
 * Harrisburg (South Dakota) - Small town just south of Sioux Falls

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Harrisburg (North Carolina)

Harrisburg is a historic town in North Carolina, founded in 1765. It is home to Harrisburg Town Center, a lovely shopping district surrounding the new Town Hall and public commons. The town is considered to be suburb of the major city of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County.

Get in
From Charlotte, take I-85 N, take exit 48 for I-485 S, then take I-485 to exit 33 for Hwy 49 to Harrisburg

Sleep
Stay in nearby Concord (North Carolina)

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Harrisburg area

The Harrisburg area is in Pennsylvania Dutch Country and is generally considered to consist of the Harrisburg metropolitan statistical area which includes Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry county. It is home to the state capitol building and complex in the city of Harrisburg and the popular theme park and tourist attractions in Hershey.

Cities

 * — Home of Jubilee Day.
 * — Home of Jubilee Day.
 * — Home of Jubilee Day.
 * — Home of Jubilee Day.
 * — Home of Jubilee Day.
 * — Home of Jubilee Day.

Other destinations

 * Fort Hunter
 * Wildwood Lake
 * King's Gap Educational and Recreational Area
 * City Island

Visitor information

 * Hershey Harrisburg Regional Visitors Bureau (HHRVB), Official Visitors Center promoting Dauphin and Perry Counties, 17 South 2nd Street, Harrisburg, Phone: +1-877-727-8573, info@hersheyharrisburg.org

By plane
Harrisburg International Airport is located just minutes outside of Harrisburg in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

By train
Train stations along Amtrak's high-speed Keystone line are located in Harrisburg and Middletown.

By car
The area is traversed by several major interstates, U.S. highways, the Pennsylvania turnpike and Capital Beltway (which consists of PA 581, Interstate 81 and 83 as they loop around the city of Harrisburg and its environs).

By bus
The Harrisburg area is served by Capital Area Transit (CAT) which has about 30 fixed bus routes covering the area. While transit service is generally on time and efficient, it is generally not frequent outside of the city of Harrisburg and its immediate suburbs.

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Harrison

There is more than one place called Harrison:

United States of America

 * Harrison (Arkansas) - a town in the state of Arkansas.
 * Harrison (Maine) - a town in the state of Maine.
 * Harrison (Michigan) - a town in Clare County, Central Michigan
 * Harrison (Nebraska) - a town in the state of Nebraska.
 * Harrison (New Jersey) - a town in the state of New Jersey.
 * Harrison (New York) - a town in the state of New York.
 * Harrison (Ohio) - a town in the state of Ohio.
 * Harrison (Tennessee) - a town in the state of Tennessee.
 * Harrison (Wisconsin) - a town in the state of Wisconsin.
 * Harrison Township (Michigan) - a township in Macomb County, Southeast Michigan
 * Harrison Township (New Jersey) - a township in the state of New Jersey.
 * Harrison Township (Pennsylvania) - a township in the state of Pennsylvania.

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Harrison (Arkansas)

Harrison is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. It has the unfortunate distinction of being labeled as the most racist town in the United States.

See
Harrison has an active, living downtown square anchored by the county courthouse and surrounded by local businesses. Old men meet on the park benches to woodcarve and shoot the breeze; young people flock to My Best Friends Closet to look for hip secondhand clothing. And, for whatever reason, far-right hate groups come out of the closet unashamedly.

But that notwithstanding, you can have a fancy dinner at Bottini's, buy your medicine at the Alexander's drugstore (they live just above it!), and shop for anything from furniture to antiques to health food.

Do
Many visitors and residents enjoy the Ozark Mountains and the Buffalo National River nearby. Hiking trails, canoe rentals, camping and RV areas, and the like are all located within just a few miles.

For hiking information, check out Tim and Pam Ernst's hiking guides.

Branson, Missouri, is a half hour to the north of Harrison. Whether you want to see a show, go outlet shopping, visit a theme park, or eat at a great restaurant, there are many options there.

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Harrison (New York)

Harrison is a town and village in Westchester County, New York.

Get in
Harrison is located in Westchester County and bordered by White Plains, Rye town, Rye city and Mamaroneck. The New England Thruway (I-95) runs through the town (without any interchanges) as well as the Cross Westchester Expressway and the Hutchinson River Parkway. In addition, I-684 passes through Harrison and ends at the Cross Westchester Expressway and the Hutchinson Parkway.

By plane
Airports closest to Harrison, NY are JFK and LaGuardia. If you are flying in from somewhere local such as Florida, you can fly into Westchester Airport. One can also fly into Newark Airport but it is the farthest of the four.

By car
When coming from the north on I-95, take Exit 19 and when coming from the south, take Exit 21.

Get around
You can walk around the town of Harrison. The most common way to get around is by car but there are taxi services available. Children often ride bicycles. There are various parking lots throughout the town and street parking.

Buy
There are many shops in the town of Harrison. If you are looking for clothing stores, the town of Rye has many and is about a 5-minute drive.

Harrison- Gold Rush Jewelers, Harrison Smoke Shop, Verizon

Rye- Victoria's Secret, Havana Jeans, Longford's Ice Cream, Shoes N More, Rhythm in Rye

Eat
Breakfast: Harrison has some wonderful restaurants. Stay away from the Harrison Bagel Shop because there have been cockroach sightings!

Go next

 * New York City is about a 35-minute drive from Harrison or about a 50-minute train ride. The Harrison train station goes to New York City on the New Haven line.
 * White Plains – about a 20-minute drive from Harrison
 * Rye Brook
 * Rye – Rye Playland features rides, beach and boardwalk, swimming pool, miniature golf, and ice skating

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Western Hamilton County

The western half of Hamilton County is less populated than the eastern half, and remains divided into the original townships rather than having formed many cities. The western fringes of suburban Cincinnati give way to parkland and then farmland along the Great Miami River.

Understand
Most of this part of the county is divided into several townships: Springfield, Colerain, Green, Delhi, Miami, Whitewater, Crosby, and Harrison.

Some independent cities or villages in western Hamilton County include:

 * Cheviot. Tiny city close to Cincinnati, popular destination for bar-goers.
 * Cleves. Small village close to Cincinnati. Home of Harrison's Tomb historical site and also host to the annual Gravelrama event.
 * Harrison, a city mostly surrounded by the township of the same name.

By car
I-74 runs through the region on its way from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. I-275 crosses the regions as well.

By bus
METRO also has bus service to Harrison from Cincinnati, however it only runs during the week.

Go next

 * Western Cincinnati
 * Butler County
 * Southern Indiana

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Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg is a city of 52,000 people (2020) in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia,. The city is a major financial and retail center for eight counties in Virginia, and even draws people from parts of neighboring West Virginia. There is a traditionally strong agricultural base, but there has been tremendous growth in retail and industry sectors.

Get in
The main way into Harrisonburg is via I-81.

Get around
There are buses that run in Harrisonburg, and downtown Harrisonburg is compact and walkable. To explore the city, however, you will likely want to have a car.

See

 * James Madison University (JMU): The university has a beautiful campus that is worth exploring. The campus is divided into three sections. The old section is off South Main Street and is referred to as the Quad. It is the prettiest part of campus. The middle of campus is less aesthetically appealing, but the new section of campus is much prettier and features nice views of the mountains.

Do

 * Go hiking, Harrisonburg is near the George Washington National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. There is great hiking in the National Forest. The drive there is also beautiful and passes through Mennonite communities.

Learn
The community is a major educational center.
 * James Madison University, . A public university that was found in 1908 and has approximately 20,000 students with a 630-acre campus.  Offers undergraduate and graduate level degrees.
 * Eastern Mennonite University, . A Christian liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 920 students.  It is also the home of the Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

Drink
Harrisonburg is known for its nightlife because of JMU students. In downtown Harrisonburg, there are many fun places to drink and many cheap drink specials.

Luray, Virginia

 * Luray Caverns, one of the most detailed, beautiful caverns in the world, about 30 minutes away from Harrisonburg.

Reddish Knob
A mountain peak on the Virginia-West Virginia border:
 * Reddish Knob, a well known nearby peak that has wonderful views of the Shenandoah Valley. Bill Clinton gave an important speech about the protection of National Forests from the peak of Reddish Knob.

Go next

 * Staunton (Virginia), a pretty city 30 minutes south of Harrisonburg.

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Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Hot Springs is a village and vacation resort area in the Fraser Valley at the south end of Harrison Lake. Visitors and locals alike are drawn by the picturesque lake, the beach, recreation opportunities, camping, and, of course, the hot springs.

Understand
The area and hot springs were first known to and used by the Chehalis First Nations people. Low-key resort development began after the Canadian Pacific Railway was built through Agassiz, making the area more accessible. Development has increased, but the village is still small (fewer than 2,000 people). It remains a popular spot to get away to and can be very busy on summer weekends.

Get in
From Highway 1, exit at Hwy 9 (exit 135) and follow it north to Agassiz. From there, follow Hot Springs Road north to the lake. If you're on Hwy 7, turn onto Hot Springs Road in Agassiz. The drive from Vancouver will take about 1½-2 hours, depending on traffic.

Get around
The village is compact so walking is the easiest way to get around. Hot Springs Road is the main street out of town and Esplanade Ave, along the beach, has many of the motels and restaurants. The public hot springs pool is at the intersection of these two roads.

See

 * is the largest lake in southwestern BC. Framed by mountains on three sides, it makes a nice backdrop to the location.
 * From town, follow Lillooet Ave east; at the end of the lake it turns north and becomes Rockwell Dr. Along the lake is the with a rocky beach and views of Harrison Lake. 4-6 km inland are a pair of pretty lakes —  and  — with camping, hiking and a sandy beach. Access to Deer Lake and Hicks Lake is via a gravel road that has some potholes but is OK for 2WD.

Do
Not surprisingly, many of the activities in Harrison Hot Springs revolve around water -- relaxing in the hot springs, swimming, kayaking, cruising the lake, to name a few. But there's plenty more you can do if you want to stay dry.

Swimming

 * Enjoy a refreshing dip in the glacier-fed waters of Harrison Lake. If you want something warmer than the lake but cooler than the hot pool, try the in the beach.
 * Enjoy a refreshing dip in the glacier-fed waters of Harrison Lake. If you want something warmer than the lake but cooler than the hot pool, try the in the beach.

On the lake

 * Take a cruise on Harrison Lake.
 * Rent a boat -- motorized or kayak -- and tour the lake yourself.
 * Windsurf. Winds are highest in the afternoon.
 * If you have your own boat, there is a boat ramp at the east end of Esplanade Avenue.
 * If you have your own boat, there is a boat ramp at the east end of Esplanade Avenue.

Other activities

 * Rent a bicycle or quadracycle and pedal around town. The quad bikes are particularly good for a laugh with four people providing the power and two steering. The various pedaling machines can be rented by the hour from:

 * There are many hiking trails in the area.

Buy
Several small shops are available along Esplanade and Hot Springs Road.

Eat
There are a number of casual dining restaurants and takeaway places located along Esplanade Avenue and Hot Springs Road.

Drink
There isn't much late night nightlife in Harrison. Pubs and restaurants are generally open until 10 or 11PM. The Settler Pub also serves as a liquor store if you want to stock up on your own supplies.

Sleep

Hospital

 * The nearest hospital is in Chilliwack.

Go next
In the immediate vicinity, there is Bridal Veil Falls, about 20-30 minutes away south of Agassiz, see Chilliwack.

Further east is the town of Hope, the scenic Fraser Canyon, and Manning Provincial Park, which offers hiking, camping and other recreation opportunities. If you're looking to return to Vancouver and have some time, you may want to take Highway 7 which is slower but more scenic (particularly the piece between Agassiz and Mission).

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Harrogate

Harrogate is an attractive Regency / Victorian spa town in North Yorkshire, with fine public gardens, and on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Its spa hotels have morphed into conference and "wellness" centres, and it's well stocked with good eating places, including the famous Betty's Tea Rooms. In 2024 the population was 164,100.

Understand
In Old Norse hǫrgr gata indicates a street to a heap of stones. It was a cluster of separate villages until its spa waters became fashionable in the 17th century, and accommodation and amusements were built for its visitors. (Those amusements were essential, as the waters are cold and pungent.) Harrogate's heyday was 19th century Regency / Victorian, so it was already past its best when Agatha Christie fled here in 1926. Meanwhile it was becoming industrial, and a commuter town for nearby Leeds. However the local council realised the value of protecting Harrogate's old centre, so this retains its period charm with relatively few modern intrusions.

By plane
From beyond western Europe, use Manchester Airport. It has global connections, competitive fares, and an hourly train from Leeds.

Flying into any of the London airports involves a one-hour journey into London Kings Cross, then a 3-hour train ride north.

By train
stands on a loop of line from Leeds (35 minutes) to York (40 minutes via Knaresborough). Direct trains from London Kings Cross run every two hours, taking 3 hours via Stevenage, Grantham, Doncaster, Wakefield and Leeds.

From other destinations change at Leeds or York for the loop train, which runs every 30 min. At Leeds this is shown as going to Poppleton, a small halt just outside York, to avoid travellers for York going the long way round. Similarly at York, it's shown as going to Burley Park in the Headingley / University quarter of Leeds.

Harrogate station is central in town and has a staffed ticket office and machines. There are toilets, a waiting room, a cafe and ATMs. There is step-free access to all platforms. Plusbus tickets are available for this station.

By road
From the north, follow the A1 then A59 west then bypass Knaresborough via A658 and A661. From the south, the signed route is the same, but consider leaving A1 sooner at Junction 45 into Wetherby and going via A661. From the south end of Leeds use the new A63 to join M1 which merges into A1 then heads towards Wetherby; but from northern or central Leeds just go straight up the A61.

By bus
Long-distance bus lines no longer run to Harrogate, change at Leeds.

From Leeds take Harrogate Bus 36 (the plum-red one), which runs every 15 minutes, taking 70 min via the A61 past Harewood House. Alternate buses continue to Ripon. Bus 7 from Leeds takes twice as long, via Bramham, Boston Spa, Wetherby and Spofforth.

From Bradford Bus A2 runs hourly via the airport, taking 75 min.

From Knaresborough Bus 1 runs every 30 min, taking 30 min via Starbeck.

From Pateley Bridge Bus 24 runs every two hours, taking 55 min.

No direct bus runs from York, change at Leeds. Bus 23 / 24 from York to Knaresborough rambles through more Yorkshire villages than you'd think possible.

Harrogate bus station is 100 yards north of the railway station. It's just a long draughty bus shelter with no facilities.

Get around
Walking is best for town centre, and cycling will quickly get you to outlying attractions. Avoid driving in town, as it can be very congested.

Harrogate Buses circulate around town. Bus 1 plies the main road to Knaresborough.

The trains from Leeds also stop at Pannal and Hornbeam Park in the south of town, and at Starbeck on their way to Knaresborough.

The most reliable taxi operator is Mainline (+44 44 1423 555555).

See

 * Town centre: Simply strolling the central streets and arcades is a joy.
 * are the town's main park, with floral displays, open spaces and a small cafe. Many of the historic town springs emerge in this area, though they're nowadays mostly capped off or bottled. Daytime it's a genteel area to stroll, and the obvious walking route to Harlow Carr Gardens. Open 24 hours but after dark it's poorly lit and can attract sleazy denizens.
 * on Duchy Rd is an elegant imposing Anglican church, completed in 1914.
 * St Peter's, built in 1870, is on Cambridge Rd 100 yards northwest of the station.
 * are the town's main park, with floral displays, open spaces and a small cafe. Many of the historic town springs emerge in this area, though they're nowadays mostly capped off or bottled. Daytime it's a genteel area to stroll, and the obvious walking route to Harlow Carr Gardens. Open 24 hours but after dark it's poorly lit and can attract sleazy denizens.
 * on Duchy Rd is an elegant imposing Anglican church, completed in 1914.
 * St Peter's, built in 1870, is on Cambridge Rd 100 yards northwest of the station.

Further out

 * is a charming market town 4 miles east, perched on the gorge of the River Nidd.
 * Almscliff Crag is another outcrop, off A658 to Bradford and the airport, and Plumpton Rocks are off A661 to Wetherby and the A1.
 * Almscliff Crag is another outcrop, off A658 to Bradford and the airport, and Plumpton Rocks are off A661 to Wetherby and the A1.
 * Almscliff Crag is another outcrop, off A658 to Bradford and the airport, and Plumpton Rocks are off A661 to Wetherby and the A1.
 * Almscliff Crag is another outcrop, off A658 to Bradford and the airport, and Plumpton Rocks are off A661 to Wetherby and the A1.

Do

 * Royal Hall is an Edwardian theatre of 1903 on Ripon Road opposite Harrogate Inn, adjoining a modern convention centre.
 * Harrogate Theatre is at 6 Oxford St, Box Office +44 1423 502116.
 * Cinema: Everyman is on Station Parade and Odeon on East Parade, both just south of the station.
 * Football: Harrogate Town AFC play soccer in League Two, the fourth tier. They play at CNG Stadium on Wetherby Road (capacity 3800) a mile southeast of town centre along A661.
 * Rugby Union: Harrogate RUFC play 15-a-side down in the amateur leagues.
 * Cricket: Yorkshire Women play at St George's Road south side of town. The men play at Headingley in Leeds.
 * Golf: courses near town are Harrogate GC, Rudding Park at the hotel, Pannal GC and Oakdale GC.
 * Harrogate Flower Show have their spring show at the Great Yorkshire Showground, with the next on 25-28 April 2024. Their autumn show is in September at Newby Hall, see Ripon.
 * International Festival is throughout June and July, with mostly classical music.
 * Great Yorkshire Show is an agricultural show in July, with the next on 9-12 July 2024. The showground is two miles east of town centre on A661 towards Wetherby. A free bus shuttles between the bus station and showground. This is in addition to regular buses 770 and 771 from Leeds and Wetherby towards Harrogate, which stop outside the showground. Motorists must follow signs and ignore Satnav, as access roads have temporary one-way systems.
 * Crime Writing Festival is next held on 18-21 July 2024 at the Old Swan Hotel.
 * Literature Festival is in October.
 * Literature Festival is in October.

Buy

 * Waitrose is at 92 Station Parade, 200 yards south of the station, open M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM.
 * Waitrose is at 92 Station Parade, 200 yards south of the station, open M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM.

Eat

 * Shalimar maybe has the edge in the strip of Indian restaurants along Cheltenham Parade. It's at No 9 by the theatre, open Tu-Su 5-10PM.
 * Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant at 1 John St, a block north of Hotel du Vin, open daily noon-10:30PM.
 * Shalimar maybe has the edge in the strip of Indian restaurants along Cheltenham Parade. It's at No 9 by the theatre, open Tu-Su 5-10PM.
 * Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant at 1 John St, a block north of Hotel du Vin, open daily noon-10:30PM.
 * Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant at 1 John St, a block north of Hotel du Vin, open daily noon-10:30PM.
 * Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant at 1 John St, a block north of Hotel du Vin, open daily noon-10:30PM.
 * Giggling Squid is a Thai restaurant at 1 John St, a block north of Hotel du Vin, open daily noon-10:30PM.

Drink

 * Cheltenham Parade has pubs alternating with curry houses. Harrogate Tap is within the railway station, and near the theatre are North Bar, Trotters, The Inn, Little Ale House, Christie's and Best Bar.
 * Parliament Street (A61 northbound) has The Winter Gardens (JD Wetherspoon), Mojo, Roland's, All Bar One, Foundry Project, Major Tom's Social and Harrogate Arms.
 * The Fat Badger is within the White Hart on Cold Bath Rd, open daily noon to 9:30PM.
 * Harrogate Spring Water is a very drinkable commercial brand of local spring water, low in minerals, and not to be mistaken for the concussion inflicted by high-mineral Harrogate spa water.
 * Breweries hereabouts are Harrogate Brewing, Daleside and Rooster's.
 * Distillery: Sing Gin is based in the village of Kettlesing 7 miles west. No tours.

Sleep
As a spa town, many Harrogate hotels date back 200 years, and you can aim to stay somewhere with real character. There are many modern chains within a mile or two, while B&Bs are in the leafy suburbs further out.

Harrogate does a lot of corporate and event accommodation and can become booked out, especially for the Great Yorkshire Show in July. Big events in York can have the same effect. If you can't get in, consider staying in central Leeds and day-tripping by train.

 * Travelodge is on The Ginnel 100 yards east of Old Swan.
 * Premier Inn Town Centre is at 9 Springfield Ave next to the Majestic.
 * Travelodge is at 26 Tower St 100 yards south of Hotel du Vin.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.
 * Premier Inn Town Centre is at 9 Springfield Ave next to the Majestic.
 * Travelodge is at 26 Tower St 100 yards south of Hotel du Vin.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.
 * Travelodge is at 26 Tower St 100 yards south of Hotel du Vin.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.
 * Premier Inn Harrogate South is at Hornbeam Park Ave, near the GYS showground.

Connect

As of April 2024, Harrogate and its approach roads have 4G from Vodafone, and 5G from EE, O2 and Three.

Stay safe
Harrogate is mostly a very safe town. Even at night, drunken anti-social behaviour isn't common. Stay away from Valley Gardens at night, where the low lighting occasionally attracts dubious characters.

Go next

 * Knaresborough four miles east has a ruined 12th-century castle and a witch's lair by the picturesque River Nidd.
 * Near Ripon is must-see Fountains Abbey.
 * The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors are scenic national parks easily reached by car.
 * Veterinary practice in Thirsk inspired the tales of James Heriot, and his house there is now a museum. Learn more about his profession at Yorkshire Farming Museum outside York.
 * York is a charming walled city. Within its Yorkshire Museum is the "Harrogate Hoard", a collection of almost 700 Viking coins, discovered locally in 2007.

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Harstad

Harstad is a city and municipality in the county of Troms in Northern Norway. Harstad is situated on Norway's largest coastal island, Hinnøya. The region is very varied, with coastal mountains, fjords, some agriculture (dairy farming, sheep and the northernmost strawberry farming on the planet) and even a national park on the island itself - Møysalen National Park. Svolvær in Lofoten is only 2h 20 min drive south of Harstad.

By plane
The fastest way is by plane from Oslo airport to Evenes ( Harstad/Narvik airport) on the mainland. Evenes airport is also connected to Tromsø, Andenes, Bodø and Trondheim. From the airport the corresponding bus will take you to Harstad (45 km) in 40 minutes, using the Tjeldsund Bridge.

By car
Going by own car is an advantage, as this will allow you to explore the varied surroundings, including Vesterålen, Lofoten and Ofoten.

By boat
The coastal steamer (Hurtigruten) calls at Harstad. There is also an express boat connecting Harstad with Tromsø (3 hours, kr 580) and Finnsnes (1 hour 45 min, kr 330), and scheduled bus several times a day to and from Narvik (stops at Evenes - Harstad/Narvik airport).

By train
The nearest railway station is Narvik with railway connection via Sweden. The Norwegian railway network ends at Fause or Bodø station.

Get around
The public transport system isn't very large in Harstad. There are only some buses connecting you to the different parts of the city, but mostly you can walk. Actually, there are 21 eating places (restaurants and cafés) in the range of 800 meters in Harstad, so you will get most of your joy by walking.

Do

 * Grottebadet - tropical swimming inside the Norwegian bedrock.
 * The Vågsfjord area outside Harstad is a wide and fairly sheltered bay with many small and large islands, some with mountains up to 1,200 m (4200 ft) above sea level, and with a view to Senja island as well as to the mainland. The fishing is usually excellent.
 * Anna Rogde - the authentic sailing schooner - which take tourists and locals out on the fjord.
 * Play golf in the midnight sun at the local golf course
 * Gamnes Gård

Buy

 * Smoked salmon is a good local product
 * Strawberries, if you are here in the season (roughly mid-July to mid-August). The locals claim that these strawberries are the sweetest there is due to the unique environment - slow ripening in mostly not to warm summer temperatures in 24-hr daylight.

Eat

 * Peppe's Pizza - popular pizza chain in Norway
 * Dolly Dimple's - popular pizza chain in Norway
 * Milano - pizza, hamburger and kebab at an Italian restaurant
 * De 4 roser - is both a restaurant and a café. On the cafe you have a busy life and a lot of lauguhs, while watching the city life outside the door.

Drink
There are several pubs which get quite lively Friday and Saturday nights, and also some places with dancing floor.

Sleep
There are several hotels in Harstad, as well as camping facilities.

Go next

 * Tromsø
 * Lofoten

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Hart

There's more than one place called Hart:

Austria

 * Hart (Austria) - a village

United Kingdom

 * Hart (England) - a village in Hartlepool, County Durham, England

United States of America

 * Hart (Michigan) - a city in Oceana County, Michigan
 * Hart (Texas) - a city in Castro County, Texas
 * Hart County (Georgia) - a county in Georgia
 * Hart County (Kentucky) - a county in Kentucky

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Hartberg

Hartberg is a city in Styria in Austria.

Get in
It's just off the A2 Autobahn, near the Burgenland-Styria border. Of course, it's more fun to drive the country roads and see all the small towns, forests and mountains.

There are train connections from Graz and Wien (Vienna) and the railway station is 15-20 minutes walk from the town centre. Check the timetable but it's probably quicker to use a bus, which also arrives from Graz and Wien. The main bus stop is even closer to the town centre, which is 5 minutes walk away.

Get around
Hartberg is a small enough town to walk to wherever you're going.

If you want to go a bit further, then you can use some of the local taxi services but as there are no taxi stands; you will have to order one via phone. The bigger companies are Taxi Schlemmer (+43 3332 7173) and Taxi 4 You (+43 664 9358000).

See
There are lots of things that are worth a visit.

A good starting point is the Hauptplatz, the main square and centre of the town with the local church (open every day), the Karner (built in the 12th century and used to be storage place for human bones) and the nicely refurbished Rathaus (town hall). It's the meeting point for locals in summer with lots of restaurants and bars with outside seating areas.

Although Hartberg is not very big, you can find two parks. The Stadtpark and the Bergpark with a castle that was refurbished not that long ago. It is popular as a wedding venue for locals.

If you are a fan of nature you won't be disappointed by the Gmoos, the last big moor in east Styria and since 1992 a protected natural reserve habitat with lots of wildlife. There is a walking trail around it with many peaceful places to sit down and ejoy the nature.

Not far from the town centre (3 km) near Löffelbach, you can find Villa Rustica, the ruins of a villa build by the Romans around the 2nd century CE.

Do
15 minutes walk from the town centre towards the south of the HERZ, a recreational facility with outdoor and indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa.

Not far from the HERZ, there are 6 beach volleyball courts which are owned by the local volleyball club, but everyone is welcome to play. Also some tennis courts, indoors and outdoors. In winter there is a big ice rink next to the HERZ and usually a smaller one for kids only at the Hauptlatz, the main square.

If you are interested in vintage cars you must not miss the classic car museum with one Austrias biggest collection. Please check for opening times before you go.

There are lots of hiking trails.

Lots of Buschenschänke, small to medium size winemakers who sell their wine and food. You should check which is open at the time you go.

There are lots of seasonal events which you will certainly enjoy. A Christmas market in November and December. Motor Mythos Classic, a vintage car race usually around June every year. Outdoor concerts and festivals in the Stadpark or main square. The Beachdays, when the main square will be transformed to a beach volleyball court with Austrias top players. The Winzerfest, a wine festival at the old town of Hartberg where you can taste the wine and food of local winemakers, a highlight which you must not miss.

Buy
The town centre is a good place to go shopping. Don't expect too much: Hartberg is a small town after all. Walk along the Wienerstrasse and you find shops and Cafes as well as along the Herrnegasse.

There is also a shopping centre towards the A2 motorway with more shops.

Eat
There are lots of restaurants and cafes in and around the Hauptplatz where you can get high quality food.

The Gasthof-Restaurant Zum Brauhaus has outdoor seating in good weather. It serves traditional Austrian food and is open for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Casa Mulino is an Italian restaurant with romantic interior and outdoor seating in summer. Open for dinner only but something you must not miss.

Abendrestaurant im Schloß (+43 3332 61850) has traditional Austrian high quality food. It's inside the castle in the Schloßpark, which is one of the best locations.

Restaurant- u Vinothek Pußwald, Grazer Str 18 (+43 3332 62584), is one of the best restaurants in terms of quality of food you can find in Hartberg.

The Cafe Sonne offers breakfast and a small lunch menu.

There are many more restaurants. Just explore the streets and alleys of Hartberg, you won't be disappointed.

Drink
Styria has excellent wine and beer, so you really can't miss.

Sleep
The Hotel Alter Gerichtshof is a very nice hotel in town. The room decor, the view from the balcony, and the sound of birds singing are highlights. Very relaxing.

Go next

 * Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and by far its most populous city. It is Austria's artistic, cultural, economic and political centre.
 * Graz is the second-largest city in Austria. The City of Graz, its historic centre and Schloss Eggenberg, is a world heritage site.
 * Baden bei Wien, is a smaller historic town 25 km south of Vienna. Famous for its baths and thermal waters. It features many beautiful buildings and beautiful parcs from the Biedermeier period.
 * Wiener Neustadt also has a lot to offer for tourists, including the cathedral, renovated in 1975-1999, the castle and the city museum.

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Hartebeespoort

Hartebeespoort is a small town nestled between the Magaliesberg Mountains and Hartebeespoort Dam in the North West Province of South Africa. It is a resort area, and boy will you know it, drawing a lot of visitors from Pretoria and elsewhere.

Understand
Hartebeespoort is close to the North West Province's border with Gauteng, within an hour's drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg. It is built around Hartebeespoort Dam and the reservoir of the Crocodile River (Krokodilrivier in Afrikaans), which sadly suffers from eutrophication and water hyacinth issues due to heavy pollution from unsustainable farming methods, mining chemicals, and human wastewater releases from metro areas like Jo'burg and Tshwane.

By car
From Johannesburg, follow the R512 north, from Pretoria follow the N4 or R514 west.

Get around
The small town area can be explored on foot, but you really need a car to explore the whole area around the dam.

Do

 * Archery and golf at Arrows Rest
 * Archery and golf at Arrows Rest
 * Archery and golf at Arrows Rest

Buy

There are also more shops such as The Ugly Duckling and Silver Gems in the village of Schoemannsville (next to the snake and animal park).

Mid-range

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Hartfield

Hartfield is a village in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. It is famous as the setting for the Winnie the Pooh stories by A.A Milne.

By bus
Metrobus #291 (tel +44 1342 893080) from East Grinstead to Tunbridge Wells stops in Hartfield village.

By car
Hartfield is on the B2026 between Uckfield and Edenbridge, and on the B2100 between Forest Row and Tunbridge Wells. Follow the signs from East Grinstead to Forest Fow to Hartfield.

Parking in the village is limited, with provision for short term stays in the High Street. There are no car parks and the village is narrow and unsuitable for coaches. The Anchor and Hay Wagon Inns have private car parks for patrons only.

By bike
The forest way passes through Hartfield from Forest Row and Groombridge; follow the signposts to the village. Hartfield is about 3 miles from Forest Row and around 8 from East Grinstead.

Get around
As the village is fairly small a car is really not necessary.

See
Hartfield has some very nice views to the north across the rolling countryside, one of the best is from the churchyard.

Various 'Pooh' shops.

Do
The Winnie the Pooh stories were written in the 1920s by A.A. Milne to entertain his son Christopher Robin Milne.

"The Enchanted Places" are settings for the Winnie the Pooh stories where young Christopher Robin's adventures actually took place.

They are situated higher up on the Ashdown Forest and remain very much as they were in those distant days. There is "Roo's Sandy Pit" which is actually an old quarry and "Galleon's Leap" (real name Gills' Lap) right on top of the Forest. Across the other side of the B2026 road that runs between Maresfield and Hartfield, is the place where the "North Pole" was found, "Pooh discovered it!" The Pole itself is no longer there but if you go on an 'expotition' to find it, you will discover a pretty little pond next door to where it was.

The little wooden bridge from which the game of Pooh-sticks was played, is along a country path which in places is rather rough and steep. The lanes nearby are unsuitable for parking. There is space for 15 cars, but no coaches, at the small Pooh car park.

It is quite a long walk for small children, at least 20 minutes from the centre of Hartfield - each way. Use of the other main Forest car parks is recommended as these give access to all the sites. In winter, wellington boots are advisable.

Take only photographs - leave only footprints!

Buy
All matter of 'Pooh' items; otherwise there are few shops as Hartfield is such a small village. The nearest main shopping centre is at East Grinstead, about 6 miles to the north west.
 * Gift Shop small shop selling pooh items, maps, small fodd items and other odds and ends.

Eat and drink

 * Gallipot Inn, Gallipot Street, tel: +44 1892 770268 - bar meals and snacks
 * Haywaggon Inn, High Street, el: +44 1892 770252 - restaurant
 * The Hatch Inn ( in Coleman's Hatch) tel: +44 1342 822363
 * White Horse Inn (in Holtye) tel: +44 1342 850640 - bar meals and restaurant
 * White Horse Inn (in Holtye) tel: +44 1342 850640 - bar meals and restaurant

Go next
South to Ashdown Forest or along the forest way to Tunbridge Wells or East Grinstead explore more of the county of East Sussex

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Hartford

Hartford is the capital of the state of Connecticut in the United States of America. It is home to the country's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), and the Mark Twain House, in which the author wrote his most famous works and raised his family. Mark Twain wrote in 1868, "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see this is the chief."

Understand
Founded in 1635, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States. It is home to the country's the oldest publicly funded park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (the Hartford Courant), and the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public High School).

The Greater Hartford region is enmeshed with Springfield (Massachusetts), which lies only 24 miles to the north. Hartford and Springfield are the principal cities in the Knowledge Corridor, the second largest urban region in New England with 2.18 million people, 29 universities and colleges, and 120,000 university students.

Tourist information

 * Hartford tourism website

Get in
A recommended route for getting to Hartford from a rather distant city is to fly into Boston Logan International Airport and then take one of the below-mentioned buses into the city. This also happens to be the cheap route.

By plane
is north of Hartford in nearby Windsor Locks. It can be reached by car along I-91. CT Transit's Bus 30 operates service between the airport and downtown.

By car
Hartford is located in the junction of Interstates 91 and 84, as well as Connecticut Routes 2 and 6.

 * From Boston/Worcester, MA: I-90 West (tolled), then I-84 West
 * From Springfield, MA: I-91 South
 * From New Haven: I-91 North
 * From New York City: I-95 North or Hutchinson River Parkway/Merritt Parkway (CT-15 North), then I-91 North
 * From Danbury/Waterbury: I-84 East
 * From Providence, RI: Route 6 West, then I-384 West

By train

 * Train operators:CT Rail logo black.svg
 * Routes stopping at Hartford:
 * Amtrak Hartford Line operating 3-5 trips per direction daily between Springfield and New Haven with stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford.
 * Northeast Regional operating twice daily between Springfield and Washington, D.C. with stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, Wallingford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New Rochelle, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
 * Valley Flyer operates twice daily between Greenfield and New Haven including stops in Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford.
 * Travel time to Hartford form New Haven is 45 minutes and from Springfield is 40 minutes.

By bus

 * Greyhound operates to Hartford Union Station. Buses are available from Springfield, New Haven, New York City, and Boston.
 * Peter Pan Bus operates express buses to Hartford Union Station from more than 50 cities in North East United States.
 * Go Buses operate to the from Manhattan, Cambridge, Newton, and New Haven.

By car
Hartford is easy to navigate. Street parking is free on the weekends. Downtown is the safest to drive and park.

By public transport

 * CT Transit Hartford operates public bus service throughout the Greater Hartford Area. Most bus-stops receive service every 15-30 minutes. The regular fare is $1.75, with one free transfer. All day passes are also available for $3.50. Passes can be bought online or at the CT Transit Customer Service and Sales Outlet located at State and Market Streets next to the Old State House (M-F 7AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-3PM,
 * CT Fastrak is Connecticut’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. It is a system of bus routes that utilize a bus-only roadway on dedicated lanes with offboard fare payment and level boarding, using a former rail corridor. The CTfastrak system provides direct service to and from Hartford to New Britain, Bristol, Waterbury, Cheshire, Southington, Bristol and more with routes that take advantage of the bus-only CTfastrak roadway.
 * Dash Shuttle is a free circulator bus that operates in the downtown area every 15 minutes Monday-Friday 7AM to 7PM and weekends during major events. The route connects the CT Convention Center, the Riverfront, the Arts and Entertainment District, various restaurants, and downtown hotels.

Sports

 * Hartford Yard Goats - the Minor League Baseball team, home stadium is Dunkin' Donuts Park.
 * Hartford Athletic - the Division II Professional League soccer team, home field is Dillon Stadium.
 * Hartford Wolf Pack - the American Hockey League (AHL) team, they play their home games at the XL Center.
 * UConn Huskies - The university's football team plays at Rentschler Field (Pratt & Whitney Stadium), and the men's and women's basketball teams play off-campus games at the XL Center.

Learn

 * University of Connecticut - Hartford Campus In August 2017, UConn opened its new campus in downtown Hartford, after nearly 40 years in neighboring West Hartford. The new campus is in the old Hartford Times Building on Prospect Street, part of Hartford's Front Street neighborhood.
 * University of Hartford - The University of Hartford was chartered through the joining of the Hartford Art School, Hillyer College, and The Hartt School in 1957.
 * University of Connecticut School of Law - is the only public law school in Connecticut and one of only four in New England. The school was once ranked 50th overall, and 51st by academic peer reputation.
 * University of Saint Joseph - is a Roman Catholic comprehensive institution of higher education and an undergraduate coeducational university with graduate programs.
 * Trinity College - is a private liberal arts college. Founded as Washington College in 1823 as an alternative to Yale, it is the second-oldest college in Connecticut.
 * Capital Community College - community college in downtown in the old G. Fox Department Store building on Main Street
 * Rensselear at Hartford - is the Hartford branch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
 * Hartford Public Library - serves the city of Hartford. The library's main branch is at 500 Main Street in downtown Hartford. There also nine branch locations throughout the city.

Eat
Over the years, Hartford came to be known for its Italian cuisine. South End of Hartford used to be called Little Italy, and even though most Italian-Americans have migrated to the southern suburbs of the city, their restaurants and shops remain. Today, however, Hartford is not limited to Italian cuisine. Waves of immigrants from South America, the Caribbean Islands (mainly Puerto Rico and Jamaica) and southeast Asians have added a richer cuisine to Hartford. South End and West End is filled with Peruvian and Brazilian cuisines. West End and parts of East Hartford have seen a surge in Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, North End and parts of West End are known for their Jamaican and Caribbean/West Indies cuisines, and Park Street for the Puerto Rican cuisine.

To the locals and those in the surrounding areas, Hartford is known for its giant grinders (sandwiches). Most of these giant grinder shops are in the South End neighborhood, on or near Franklin Avenue, which include Corner Grinder, Franklin Giant Grinder, La Rosa's, and Wethersfield Pizza House.

Dessert

 * King Donut (multiple locations)

Sleep
There are an abundance of large chain hotels in the Hartford area as well as many upscale ones downtown and in the suburbs. Over 60,000 rooms are located in Greater Hartford.

Stay safe
Despite what the media says, Hartford is generally a safe city. The areas where tourist attractions, colleges, shops, nightclubs and restaurants are is safe. Most of the violence is confined to the north end of Hartford which includes areas north and west of downtown (excluding the North Meadows and West End). A majority of the attractions and entertainment in Hartford is located in Downtown/Central Business District, the West End, South End, and North Meadows and these areas are fairly safe.

North Meadows safety: If you are a visitor you would visit the North Meadows if you were attending some sort of event. The Dodge Music Center, Connecticut Expo Center and the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse are all in the North Meadows. This area is not a residential neighborhood, it is a commercial and industrial neighborhood and when major events take place there is a police presence in the area to make sure things don't get out of hand at a big concert for example.

West End safety: The West End is home to the Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, UCONN School of Law, Hartford Seminary, University of Hartford, Governors Mansion, Elizabeth Park and Watkinson School. This area is extremely safe and since there are so many colleges University of Hartford and UCONN police patrol the area in addition to the Hartford Police Department

Downtown/ Central Business District safety: Downtown is home to the Old State House, Wadsworth Atheneum, State Capital, Capital Community College, Constitution Plaza, Hartford Civic Center, CT Convention Center and most of the major Hartford hotels (Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn Express Downtown, Goodwin, Residence Inn by Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton) as well as many of the well known nightclubs, bars and restaurants and so there are usually people downtown. If you are planning on going to the major nightclub/bar area by Union Station (Allyn Street, Union Place, Ann Street) there are sometimes police patrolling the area to make sure nothing gets out of control. Also when there are major events such as games or conventions there are also usually extra police on duty.

South End safety: The south end is safe but when driving in areas of the south end do be cautious as drivers can be wild and pedestrians many times do not confine themselves to crosswalks. Besides Franklin Avenue, Wethersfield Avenue and Maple Avenue many areas of the South End are residential so there is a sense of community and low crime

North End safety: Areas in the north end of Hartford (Albany Avenue between just north of downtown and the west end) and the surrounding neighborhood can be dangerous during the nighttime. Since it is better to be safe than sorry, if you are planning on driving through this area keep your doors locked.

Radio
Radio stations serving the Hartford area include:

 * Top 40/Mainstream: KISS 95.7 FM; 96.5 TIC FM; KC 101.3 FM
 * Hip-Hop/R&B: Hot 93.7 FM
 * Classic Rock: 102.9 The Whale FM; The River 105.9 FM
 * Alternative Rock: Radio 104.1 FM
 * Country: Country 92.5 FM
 * News/Talk: WNPR 90.5 FM (NPR), WTIC 1080 AM (conservative)

Television
Television stations serving Hartford include:

 * WFSB Channel 3: CBS.
 * WTNH Channel 8: ABC.
 * WEDH Channel 24: PBS.
 * WVIT Channel 30: NBC.
 * WTIC Channel 61, FOX

Newpaper

 * Hartford Courant - the largest daily newspaper in Connecticut, and is the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States.

Consulates

 * 🇧🇷 Brazil
 * 🇵🇪 Peru

Go next

 * Springfield, Massachusetts - 24 miles north.
 * New Haven, Connecticut - 37 miles south.
 * Storrs, Connecticut - 25 miles east.

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Hartford (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Hartford:

United States of America

 * Hartford — the capital city of Connecticut
 * Hartford (Kentucky) — a town in Kentucky
 * Hartford (Vermont) — a town in Vermont

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Hartford (Kentucky)

Hartford, along with Beaver Dam and Rosine, are towns in Kentucky's Western Coal Fields. Hartford is the Ohio County seat with a population of about 2000 (plus a few soreheads as signs into the community proclaim). Beaver Dam is the largest town with about 3000. Rosine is widely known as the birthplace of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music.

By car
Two roads that were originally part of Kentucky's parkway system of toll roads, all of which are now freeways, enter Ohio County, connecting Hartford with the rest of the state. The Western Kentucky Parkway (often locally called the "WK") is the east-west highway that links Paducah and I-24 with Elizabethtown, along with I-65 North and the Bluegrass Parkway (leading to Lexington).

Interstate 165, originally the Green River Parkway and later the William H. Natcher Parkway, is the north-south route that connects Bowling Green and I-65 South with Owensboro and the Audubon Parkway and Henderson. The WK and I-165 intersect southeast of Beaver Dam.

By plane

 * Small aircraft service is available in Owensboro, 30 minutes north.
 * The nearest major airports are in Nashville, about two hours south, and Louisville, 1½ hours to the northeast. Limited air service is also available in Evansville, one hour to the northwest.
 * The nearest major airports are in Nashville, about two hours south, and Louisville, 1½ hours to the northeast. Limited air service is also available in Evansville, one hour to the northwest.

Get around
US 62 parallels the Western Kentucky Parkway (both the segments signed as such, and the part now signed as Interstate 69) for that road's entire east-west route, including Ohio County. It connects the Hartford-Beaver Dam area with the town of Rosine and further east to Horse Branch and beyond to Grayson County. To the west, US 62 passes McHenry and Rockport before crossing the Green River into Muhlenberg County.

US 231 parallels I-165 for the latter road's entire length from north to south. From the south, it enters from Butler County and passes Cromwell before entering Beaver Dam (where it provides access to the Western Kentucky Parkway at Exit 75). US 231 connects Beaver Dam with Hartford as a four-lane thoroughfare with shops and restaurants, along with Ohio County High School. To the north US 231 passes near Beda and Pleasant Ridge before entering Daviess County.

KY 69 connects Hartford with the northeastern community of Fordsville before heading toward the Ohio River at Hawesville. From Fordsville KY 54 West connects with Whitesville and Owensboro, while KY 54 East connects with Leitchfield. There is an interchange at I-165 with KY 69, providing Hartford with easy access to Owensboro and Bowling Green. KY 69 continues west to Centertown.

KY 505 links Rosine with US 231 near Cromwell to the south and KY 878 in Olaton to the north. There is no interchange with the Western Kentucky Parkway south of Rosine.

Entertainment

 * Rosine Barn Jamboree, 8205 Blue Moon of Kentucky Hwy (US 62). Bluegrass music and dancing every Friday night.
 * Horse Shows-Ohio County Park, 4th Saturday of every month.
 * Tri-City Drive In Theatre, US 231 South, Beaver Dam, +1 270 274-3168. Open mid-March - October.

Museums

 * Bluegrass Motorcycle Museum, 5608 US 231 North, +1 270 298-7765. Vintage American motorcycles from 1906 to present on display. Please make an appointment.
 * Fordsville Depot & Museum, 69 Ridgewood, Fordsville, +1 270 276-5656. Rich with railroad history and reminiscent of early L&N train stations.

Spring

 * Beaver Dam Strawberry Festival Memorial Day Weekend. +1 270 274-7106.
 * Rosine Spring Festival 2nd weekend in June. +1 270 274-9062.

Summer

 * Rockport Days +1 270 274-4219.
 * Centertown American Legion Walking Horse Show Last weekend in June.
 * Sparks in the Park 4th of July. +1 270 298-3551.
 * Dundee Community Days 2nd Saturday in August. +1 270 276-3945.
 * Country Music Jamboree-Ohio County Park Labor Day Weekend.
 * Centertown Days Early September. +1 270 232-5062.

Fall

 * Rosine Fall Festival 2nd weekend in September. +1 270 274-9062.
 * Fordsville Days 3rd weekend in September. +1 270 276-5656.
 * Jerusalem Ridge Festival  or  Last weekend in September/first weekend in October. For information call +1 270 274-9181.
 * Habitat Fall Festival - Hartford 4th weekend in September.

Winter

 * Christmas Celebration - Beaver Dam First Friday in December. +1 270 274-3212.
 * Christmas Parades First Saturday in December. +1 270 274-3212.

Hartford

 * Ellis Park, Corner of Walker and Griffin. Playground and picnic area. Not to be confused with the thoroughbred track in Henderson.

Beaver Dam

 * Oldham Park Tennis courts, ball fields, children's play area and picnic shelter.

Water access

 * Access to Green River, KY 269 (Prentiss). Boat ramp at Highview. Scenic overlook at Highview. Natural trails.
 * Access to Rough River, KY 69 West off US 231. Boat ramp and picnic area.
 * Washburn Lake, KY 69, 5 miles NE of Hartford. 26 acres, fishing, launch area, boat rentals.

Beaver Dam

 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.
 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.
 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.
 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.
 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.
 * McDonald's Restaurant 1860 N. Main St. +1 270 274-4070.

Other Ohio County restaurants

 * Holland's Drive-In, 6568 US 231 South, Cromwell, +1 270 274-0017
 * Martino's Pizzeria, Corner of KY 69 and 54, Fordsville, +1 270 276-9631.
 * Martino's Pizzeria, Corner of KY 69 and 54, Fordsville, +1 270 276-9631.

Drink
Ohio County is a dry community. The nearest wet community is its northeast neighbor of Daviess County, home to Owensboro. Owensboro is roughly the same distance from Hartford as another wet community, Central City, but is closer in drive time; also, since all of Daviess County is wet, alcohol sellers can be found well before reaching Owensboro.

Bed & Breakfasts

 * Ranney's Porch Bed & Breakfast, 3810 US 231 North, Hartford, +1 270 298-7976. One or two rooms in a peaceful country setting.
 * Ranney's Porch Bed & Breakfast, 3810 US 231 North, Hartford, +1 270 298-7976. One or two rooms in a peaceful country setting.
 * Ranney's Porch Bed & Breakfast, 3810 US 231 North, Hartford, +1 270 298-7976. One or two rooms in a peaceful country setting.

Campgrounds

 * Ohio County Park, 2300 KY 69 North, +1 270 298-4466.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Hartford (and in the rest of Ohio County) consist of +1 270 plus a seven-digit number, but the county is now served by an overlay complex of two area codes, with +1 364 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 270 before these if no area code is indicated.

Go next

 * Bowling Green
 * Owensboro

title: Hartford (Kentucky)


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Hartland

Hartland is a small town of about 950 people (2016) in New Brunswick that is famous for having the longest covered bridge in the world.

History
The first European settler in the area of what would become Hartland was William Orser (b.1762) and his son William Jr. William traveled there from New York with his wife and six children.

The town was named Hartland in 1874, to honour James R. Hartley, a surveyor and member of the province's legislature.

The town is best known for being the site of the Hartland Bridge, the longest covered bridge in the world. It opened on July 4, 1901. The bridge was covered as part of major repairs in 1921, and the pedestrian walkway added in 1945.

Get in
Route 2 (Trans-Canada Highway) bypasses the town to the west. However there is an exit off the TCH that brings you onto Route 130 that will take you to Hartland. There is also Route 105, or Route 103 on the north and south side of the St John River respectively.

See

Do

 * Walk across the bridge: There is a pedestrian walking area that is separated from the cars. Park the car one side and walk to the other side and back again.

Go next
Visit Fredericton 200 km east, or cross over to scenic Maine, the border is minutes away at Woodstock.

title: Hartland