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Beaufort (North Carolina)

Beaufort is the easternmost town in the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina; the county seat; and the third-oldest town in the state. Established in 1713 on the Newport River, Beaufort was named after Henry Somerset, the Duke of Beaufort. Beaufort's two main claims to fame are its intact historical homes and its connection with the dreaded pirate Blackbeard. The town's name is pronounced differently than that of its South Carolina namesake; this Beaufort is "BO-furt" (IPA ['bou.frt]).

Get in
As with practically every other town in the area, you'll reach Beaufort via US-70, which runs through the middle of the town before turning north toward Atlantic.

See

 * Beaufort became big news when the Queen Anne's Revenge, the pirate ship belonging to Blackbeard, was discovered under 20 feet of water in the Beaufort Inlet in 1996. It's still underwater, but retrieval and restoration processes are underway. Until it rises above the waves, there are various Blackbeard-related activities around town, including a walking tour around town and a display highlighting his ship in the Maritime Museum.
 * Beaufort is renowned for its dozens of restored historic homes. The Beaufort Historical Association, founded in 1960, mounts plaques on the outside of homes that are over 80 years old and which have not been greatly altered. The oldest is considered to be the Hammock House of 1698, which was once an inn that regularly served Blackbeard. The Beaufort Historic Site offers tours of ten of these buildings, clustered in two acres of the downtown area.
 * There's also a picturesque old cemetery, the Old Burying Ground on Ann Street, dating from 1709. Many of the gravestones are unmarked, the earliest inscriptions being from 1756. Tours are given June through September, from Tuesday through Thursday at 2:30PM, for $6 (adults). However, you can visit any time of the year before sundown for free.
 * In fact, if you're interested in all things historical, the best thing to do would be to stop by the Beaufort Historical Association at 138 Turner Street, +1 252-728-5225.
 * The Beaufort waterfront was revitalized in the 1970s, and now boasts a wooden boardwalk by the water's edge, and lots of gift shops and restaurants. Across the waterfront, you can often see wild ponies roaming Carrot Island.

Do

 * Go for a guided tour of historic Beaufort; specialties include the Ghost Walk, the Legend of Blackbeard tour, the Dolphin Adventure and airplane tours of the Crystal Coast.
 * Take a relaxing harbor tour along the historic waterfront in a covered Captains Launch.
 * The Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour is held annually during the last weekend in June. Narrated tours take visitors through restored and under-restoration private homes, gardens and other local attractions. An antique car show is also held the same weekend. The tour starts at the Beaufort Historical Association at 138 Turner; tickets are $16 in advance, $20 at the door.
 * The nine-mile-long island of Shackleford Banks is home to the locally-famous Shackleford Ponies, the descendants of horses that reportedly swam ashore from a sinking Spanish ship in the 16th century. Today, the horses are endangered, but can be seen on cruises to the island for around $22 (adults).
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.
 * Fly fishing is becoming a favorite local sport.

Buy
Visitors often come to Beaufort to stroll along the waterfront and browse in the town's unique shops; it's a relaxing way to spend an afternoon.

Sleep
The very nature of Beaufort is sort of anti-giant-chain-hotel; instead, the town has several quaint bed-and-breakfasts and vacation rentals for visitors who are looking for a little something special to complete their stay.

If you want someplace less intimate but with a similar down-home feel, there are a couple of larger inns in town:

Go next
The Crystal Coast area has a variety of other areas to visit:
 * Atlantic Beach
 * Emerald Isle
 * Morehead City
 * Harkers Island
 * Swansboro

Further afield, there are some interesting destinations for daytrips:
 * Havelock, about 30 minutes north on US-70.
 * New Bern, about 1 hour north on US-70.
 * Jacksonville, about 1 hour west on US-24.
 * Bath, about 3 hours north.
 * Ocracoke Island, about 3 hours east.

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Beaufort (Sabah)

Beaufort is a small town in southwestern Sabah, Malaysia. The town does not have much in terms of attractions but travellers may find themselves here for one of several reasons: to whitewater-raft the Padas River, to catch or arriving on the train to/from Tenom, or to take a break while doing the overland trail between Sabah and Sarawak.

By road
Beaufort is 92km south of Kota Kinabalu and is on the main highway linking the city and the Sabah-Sarawak border, at Sindumin 75km further south. From Kota Kinabalu, the drive to Beaufort is quite straightforward and the road condition is generally good. Going south, the road used to be a horror as it was unpaved but the situation has improved tremendously and a good sealed road goes all the way to Sipitang and onwards to Sindumin. If you are heading to Kuala Penyu (boats to the Pulau Tiga National Park) and Menumbok (for the vehicular ferry to Labuan), the turnoff is just outside Beaufort on the road to Kota Kinabalu.

You will most probably find yourself in Beaufort if you are doing the overland trip between Kota Kinabalu and Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. See Kota Kinabalu to Brunei by land page for details.

By bus
Minivans are the best bet for connections between Beaufort and neighbouring towns and even as far as Kota Kinabalu and Lawas in Sarawak. There are also long-distance air-conditioned express buses which are more comfortable.
 * To/From Kota Kinabalu: Frequent minivans operate between Beaufort and Kota Kinabalu, serving Papar, Kimanis and Bongawan along the way. Most departures are in the morning. Sipitang Express Bus Sdn Bhd runs express buses between Kota Kinabalu and Beaufort, with most buses continuing to Sipitang. Departures from Kota Kinabalu are at 07:30 (going all the way to Lawas), 08:30, 12:00 and 16:30. All buses continue to Sipitang. From Beaufort, buses depart at 09:00, 13:00, 14:30 and 17:30. Journey time is about one hour 45 minutes and the fare is RM9 one way.
 * To/From Lawas: Again, frequent minivans run between Beaufort and Lawas in the morning. Sipitang Express runs one bus from Beaufort to Lawas daily, departing Beaufort at 09:15. If you are just heading to Sipitang, there are also departures at 10:15, 13:45 and 18:15. In the other direction, buses leave Lawas for Beaufort and Kota Kinabalu at 12:30, arriving at Beaufort at about 14:30. From Sipitang, buses for Beaufort leave at 08:00, 12:00, 13:30 and 16:30. All buses continue to Kota Kinabalu. Fares between Beaufort and Lawas is RM11, Sipitang (RM4.50) and Sindumin on the Sabah-Sarawak border (RM6.50).
 * To/From Kuala Penyu:
 * To/From Menumbok:

By train
Beaufort is a major station on Sabah State Railway's limited network. Trains operate between Beaufort and Tanjung Aru in Kota Kinabalu as well as along the scenic Padas River gorge to Tenom in the interior. The new train line opened in Feb 2011. There are about 4 trains operating between KK and Beaufort and the journey is two hours 15 minutes. The economy fare is RM4.50 one way.

Going to Tenom however, the train is the only option from Beaufort (the road to Tenom requires a long detour via Papar). The track snakes along the Padas River and the journey is quite interesting, although the jungle along the way is no longer untouched. Diesel engines and railcars operate along this stretch. There are 2 trains daily. The journey is about two hours (economy RM3.80 one way) and the train stops at many stations along the way, some just a wooden platform in the middle of thick bush. The train is often used by those going for whitewater rafting on the Padas River. Most trips start from Pangi station and end at Rayoh where you catch the train back to Beaufort. Full details on the train service from Kota Kinabalu to Beaufort and Tenom.

Get around
The town centre is small enough for you to walk around.

See

There isn't that much to see in town itself. Beaufort still has several rows of blue two-storey wooden shops which give the town a rustic look. It also has a market with interesting produce from the interior and a Guan Yin Temple. Near the Padas River, there are traditional colonial-period houses with wooden tiles.

Do

 * White-water rafting on the Padas River. Most white-water rafting trips along the Padas River, certified Grade Three to Grade Four, are organised by a tour company and will start of from Kota Kinabalu. You may be able to find a company or agent in Beaufort to hook you up with a group. Trips involve a train ride (usually in an open trailer) up to Pangi station. The starting point is just next to the tracks. You will raft down to Rayoh, 9km downstream and after about seven rapids. From Rayoh, you'll catch the train back to Beaufort. The ride can be quite rough and a German tourist was killed in October 2007 while rafting.

 * Take the slow train to Tenom. Taking the train to or from Tenom will give you an insight to the life of the rural inhabitants of Sabah. The ailing train can get crowded with people and their goods, and the slow ride will let you get acquainted. The ride itself is interesting as it goes along the Padas River Gorge. The area is surrounded by jungle although a fire in the 1990s caused severe damage. Besides diesel locomotives pulling coaches, a railcar also does the run, the only ones in operation in Malaysia. See the Get in section above for train details. Beware that the rolling stock is very old and maintenance has not been a priority for many years. Derailments do happen quite frequently. However, since 2006, rehabilitation and upgrading works have been proceeding to give the line a new lease of life.

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Beaufort (South Carolina)

Beaufort is a coastal town in the Low Country of South Carolina.

Understand
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of the Low Country of South Carolina. The city is renowned for its scenic location and for maintaining a historic character by preservation of its antebellum architecture. The city is also known for its military establishments, being close to the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island and a U.S. naval hospital, in addition to being home of the Marine Corps Air Station (Beaufort).

European contact with the Beaufort area traces back to 1514 when Spanish Captain Diego Guilarte de Salazar arrived, becoming the 2nd landing of Europeans in North America. Further, Beaufort was founded in 1711 and thereby lays claim to being the 2nd oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. Much of its architecture from days gone by, like over 70 structures, is preserved on the National Register of Historic Places. During the Civil War, it was captured fairly early by Union forces and, a bit ironically, became a refuge for escaped slaves, after serving so long as a center for slave trade and place of profit for Lowcountry planters.

The city has been featured in the New York Times, and named "Best Small Southern Town" by Southern Living, a "Top 25 Small City Arts Destination" by American Style, and a "Top 50 Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure.

Most scenes of the 1994 film Forrest Gump were shot around Beaufort.

By plane
The closest airport to Beaufort is the Hilton Head Airport, which is south of Beaufort (keep in mind you can't go direct). However, the service is sparse. The Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport is  southwest of Beaufort. It has commercial service to all of the major U.S. airline hubs. Charleston International Airport is  northeast of Beaufort. It has more commercial service than Savannah and Hilton Head.

By road
Interstate 95 passes right north of Beaufort. Beaufort can easily be accessed via the exits for U.S. Route 278 and U.S. Route 17 on I-95.

By train
The Yemassee Amtrak station is served twice a day-once by the nighttime Silver Meteor, which goes down to Miami and up to New York City, and once by the daytime Palmetto, which goes on the same basic route as the Silver Meteor, except it ends at Savannah.

See
Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) has worked hard to preserve the fabulous architecture you will see, and offers lectures and events throughout the year.

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Beaulieu

Beaulieu (pronounced "byoo-lee", rather than the French way) is a handsome village in the New Forest that is very popular with visitors.

Understand
Beaulieu means "beautiful place" in French, and from 1204 was home to a Cistercian abbey. The village has been owned by the Montagu family since the dissolution of Beaulieu Abbey, and they have followed a policy of developing the tourist potential of the village, resulting in a mixture of attractions from the National Motor Museum, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey. The village itself is very attractive, clustering around the mill pond and the tidal headwaters of the Beaulieu River. Keep an eye open for the ponies and donkeys which can often be found congregating in the village's main street.

Get in
Beaulieu is in the south of England, in the New Forest between Bournemouth and Southampton, with easy access from London and the Home Counties.

By car
M27 exit junction 2, follow the brown and white tourist signs towards Beaulieu.

Sat nav postcode is SO42 7ZN, however please follow brown signage when in vicinity.

For up-to-date travel information, you can visit Traveline.

By bicycle
Cyclists who arrive at Beaulieu by pedal power get 20% off standard admission.

By public transport
There are limited bus services to Beaulieu. Morebus route 112 links the area to Lymington, but services are not timed conveniently for people visiting the attractions. In high summer season, it is possible to use the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing buses of the New Forest Tour Green Route, which operates on a circular route linking the attractions with Lymington, Brockenhurst, and Beaulieu Road railway station.

Monorail
There is a one-mile long monorail loop within the Beaulieu site, linking the car park, motor museum and palace gardens. The fare is included in the site entrance charge.

Pushchairs and wheelchairs
Pathways suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs join all the sites within the Beaulieu attraction, however, some of the garden and riverside paths are constructed of hoggin and/or gravel. Rallies and events held in the Beaulieu Parkland are staged on grass, generally accessible from gravel or hoggin roadways. There are free wheelchairs and electric scooters. It is advisable to book these in advance by calling +44 1590 614646.

The National Motor Museum has three floor levels with access available to all through ramps and lifts.

The lower level of Palace House is accessible to wheelchair users, but not pushchairs, but there is no lift to the upper floor. There is however a visual guide to the upstairs rooms and staff will be happy to show you this on your visit.

Visitors with dogs
Dogs are welcomed at Beaulieu and are permitted within the grounds, but must be on a lead. Owners are also asked to ensure that no mess is left within the grounds where it will be offensive to others. Scoops for disposal of mess are available free of charge - available from Visitor Reception.

Dogs are not allowed inside the National Motor Museum, Palace House, Abbey, Brabazon Restaurant, or on any of the rides. There is a special area available beneath the Motor Museum entrance where your dog may be left whilst you visit the Motor Museum.

The RSPCA advise against leaving dogs and other animals in cars. However, if you consider that weather conditions permit you to do so, please ensure that there is adequate ventilation at all times, while still maintaining your vehicle's security. Pass-outs are available from Visitor Reception allowing you to check, at any time during your visit, that your dog is not in any distress.

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Beaumaris

Beaumaris (Welsh: Biwmares) is a town in east Anglesey in Wales. Beaumaris's shore borders the Menai Strait separating Anglesey from the British mainland. Its population is somewhere around 2000 people. The town is full of history and many historical sites are still able to be visited today.

Understand
The town offers a relaxed, quaint atmosphere, and is good for families. Make sure to bring cool weather clothes over lighter layers. This way you can be comfortable no matter what the temperature. Also, bring a camera because you will want to remember this trip.

History
Beaumaris and its castle was built by the Norman kings of England. King Edward I began construction on this castle in 1295. French builders called the castle beaux marais meaning "beautiful marshes", since the castle was built on a marsh foundation. This is one of the largest fortresses in Wales and the last created by Edward I. However, construction was never completed and only saw a little combat during the 17th century Civil War. Had it been finished it was fixed to be one of the grandest ever built.

Climate
The Gulf Stream makes the UK's winters relatively mild. The best times to head to Beaumaris are in the autumn and spring to avoid the summer crowds. Autumn and spring temperatures range from highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C.

By car
4 miles from Menai Bridge on the A545.

By bus

 * Service 50 from Llangefni
 * Services 53,56,57,58 from Bangor

Get around

 * Bicycle- best way to get around town when not on foot
 * Foot- most attractions can be walked to from your hotel as the town is relatively small.
 * Car- car services can be called for attractions that cannot be reached by the previous two forms of transportation.

See

Do
Beaumaris offers holidaymakers sightseeing activities, shopping, catching a rugby match on one of the TVs in one of the local pubs, golf at one of the local courses, as well as just take some time to relax. Boat trips are also available.

If you are in the area for Bonfire Night or New Year's Eve, head to the seashore to watch the fantastic firework displays. They draw big crowds, so remember to arrive in plenty of time.

Buy
There are plenty of little shops to venture in and out of, most are located on Castle Street or in the Market Square. Stop in one of the bakeries for a quick snack and make a day of it. Just be sure that you do not spend all your money in one place.

Go next

 * Up Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales!
 * Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch - a village with the longest place name in an English-speaking country.

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Beaumont

Beaumont is a city in Texas, USA.

Understand
Beaumont was chartered in 1838 just a few years after three businessmen purchased a farming community known as Tevis Bluff and named the newly formed town after one of the men's wives.

From that point, Beaumont charted a course through several epochs, namely from one revolving around rice farming to one devoted to oil extraction with the famous Spindletop oilfield discovery and finally to one centered on shipbuilding as it pertained to World War II needs. This last period was marred to a degree by heightened racial tensions and a race riot.

Beaumont is still a very industrialized city, with even essentially a canal for a river that would normally be the Neches, but it is also somewhat of a cultural nucleus, with plentiful museums and culture venues and the Crockett Entertainment District. It has also been home to a number of celebrities such as The Big Bopper and Babe Zaharias (a famous female athlete).

By train
Amtrak stops at Beaumont via its tri-weekly Sunset Limited service between New Orleans, Lake Charles, Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio and Los Angeles at the is at 2555 W Cedar St, west of downtown. The station is not within walking distance of downtown.

By plane

The next nearest airports served by more airlines, including Southwest and United Airlines, at more competitive fares, are in Houston ( to Houston Hobby Airport along I-10/610 and  to Bush Intercontinental Airport along US Hwy 90). Sun Travel offers regular shuttle transportation between the Houston area airports and the Jack Brooks Regional Airport. (See above under 'By bus')

Events

 * Southeast Texas Fair, a major event that takes place in March at the Ford Park with a livestock show, rodeo, and midway.
 * Gusher Marathon
 * Beaumont Blues And Jazz Fest
 * Boomtown Film And Music Festival
 * Downtown Winter Parade in December and Neches River Festival Parade in April.

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Beaumont (California)

Beaumont is a small city in Riverside County in Southern California.

By car
Interstate 10 provides access to Beaumont from the high desert and Arizona from the east and the Los Angeles region to the west.

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Beaumont (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Beaumont:

United States of America

 * Beaumont (California) - A town in California.
 * Beaumont - A large city in Texas.

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Beaune

Beaune is a city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Beaune has much to recommend as it is a bustling, wealthy, and charming place of pilgrimage for art lovers, wine lovers, and gastronomes.

Understand
Beaune succeeded Dijon as capital of the Duchy of Burgundy in its glory days. Today, Dijon is again the capital of Burgundy, a much bigger city, and an important site of industry as well as culture.

For the typical tourist, Beaune is a half-day town. The historic centre is charming and a pleasant place to walk around. The Hôtel-Dieu is a must-see but takes only about an hour or so. For the food and wine lover, there is not enough to time to spend in and around Beaune. Nearly every town along the Côte-d'Or has a fabulous restaurant and multiple places to taste wine. Even though the wine appellations in the Côte-d'Or are not far apart, the wines produced in relatively close appellations vary dramatically. The vineyards around Beaune form together with the historical centre of Dijon the world heritage site "Climats, terroirs of Burgundy".

Beaune makes a good base for exploring other small wine towns in the Côte-d'Or. It is centrally located about halfway along the wine route, and other famous nearby wine towns like Montrachet, Pommard, and Nuits-Saint-Georges are all a short drive from Beaune.

By car
Beaune is easily accessible by the motorways A6, A31, and A36 and is 2.5 h from Paris and 45 min from Lyon.

By train
There are regular trains departing from DIjon Gare to Beaune. It takes only 20 minutes and is one stop away; a one way ticket costs €8 (as of 2016). Beaune has a direct link from Paris-Bercy by Regional Express train (3½ hours). However, it is faster to take the TGV from Paris-Lyon to Dijon and connect to a local train (2½ hours). There are occasionally services from Paris-Lyon directly to Beaune, without the need to transfer.

By plane
The nearest airports are in Dijon and Lyon.

Get around
Beaune is a good city for walking. The old centre of town is compact and is surrounded by a ring street that follows the old city walls. Park the old center of town and walk in. There are a number of parking lots on the ring roads.

A car is required to explore the surrounding wine towns in the Côte-d'Or.

See

Do
Visit some of the local wineries, and indulge in a tasting.

Buy
There is an outdoor market every Saturday morning. A wide variety of goods, including food, is available at this market. Note that the city is very crowded on market days. There is a Leclerc hypermarket on the outskirts of town, close to the exit of the A6.

Eat
There are many good restaurants in Beaune. Classic Burgundian dishes include beef bourguignon, coq au vin, oeufs meurette, escargot, and Époisses cheese.

Drink
The local wines: the reds are all pinot noir and the whites are almost all chardonnay (the exception is Aligote, which is usually mixed with crème de cassis to make a kir).

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Beauty Point

Beauty Point is a town of 1231 (2021) in northern Tasmania, on the western banks of the Tamar River.

Get in
Beauty Point is near the Northern Coast of Tasmania on the west of the Tamar. The main way to access the town is by car via a 40-minute drive north from Launceston via the West Tamar Highway (A7). An alternate route would be going via the East Tamar Highway (A8) and then the Batman Bridge (B73) but that takes a bit longer and requires you to cross the Tamar River, though this route utilises more rural highways than the westerly route that traverses through some towns.

Go next
George Town and Low Head are historic townships just opposite on the Tamar. Catch the ferry if the timings suite, or it is about 40 minutes drive via the Batman Bridge.

Greens Beach is a small coastal town north of Beauty Point, where A7 terminates. There isn't much to see in this small town apart from tranquil quiet beaches, but it does provide a small road to West Head and Badger Beach Lookout in Narawntapu National Park.

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Beauvais

Beauvais is a town in Oise Hauts-de-France, approximately 90 km from the centre of Paris.

By plane
Getting there/away:
 * By bus from Paris-Porte Maillot, 1:15 hrs, €16.90 (as of Oct 2023); also from Amiens' bus station. Besides, there is a regular shuttle bus connecting the airport to the Beauvais city centre (Cathedral, train station and town hall) and line 6 (Town hall - Tilleuls activity zone - Tillé- Airport), run by Corolis.
 * By train, the TER Picardie (SNCF) network provides links between Paris-Nord station and Beauvais station, from where the Corolis network services provide access to the airport. Beauvais station is also connected to the towns of Creil and Tréport. Via the Beauvais-Roissy-Disneyland link, a shuttle bus runs to Beauvais-Tillé Airport from Paris-Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport — Disneyland Paris.
 * By private car, the airport is easily accessible by the A16 motorway and the RN1 from Paris or Amiens, or by the RN31 from Rouen or Reims.

By bus
Shuttles connect Paris (Porte Maillot) to Beauvais-Tillé airport, they cost €16 and generally correspond to flight times.

The towns of Oise are connected to Beauvais by various bus lines, it costs €2 regardless of the journey in the Oise.

The number 30 TER-Picardie bus line connects Amiens and Beauvais for €9.30.

By car
A16 towards Paris and towards Amiens, from where the motorways leave towards Rouen, Reims, Lille.

RN31 towards Rouen, N16 towards Creel.

By bus
Public transport is provided by Transports Urbains du Beauvaisis (TUB). This network is made up of 25 regular bus lines serving Beauvais and its metropolitan area.

By airport shuttle
A shuttle service between the city centre and the airport costs €4 for a 48-hour pass (the only option available). It is generally cheaper to take the bus.

By bike
There are two bicycle stations: one next to the SNCF train station and one at the airport. You can then explore the city by bike and take advantage of the few cycle paths.

See

 * MUDO-Musée de l'Oise in the palace of the bishops-counts of Beauvais.
 * Remains of the Saint-Barthélemy collegiate church and ruins of the Gallo-Roman ramparts.
 * Town Hall and Place Jeanne Hachette: these are two important places in the city. Jeanne Hachette is an integral part of the history of the city and is to be discovered, especially during the festivals of the same name.
 * Le Quadrilatère- National Tapestry Gallery
 * Le Quadrilatère- National Tapestry Gallery

Do

 * Plan D'Eau du Canada (Canada Lake): boats, beach, snacks
 * Plan d'eau du Canada: a large body of water at the exit of the city, it offers boats and a beach that has been labelled European Blue Flag for several years.
 * See a film, a concert, or a show.
 * Fly the Fouga Magister fighter jet. A unique jet fighter ride from Beauvais airport, you can fly on Fouga Magister, the former French patrol plane. Approximately €1,950 (2016)
 * Aquaspace, an aquatic complex, which includes slides, spa, and a pool for diving.
 * Parc Marcel-Dassault: a relaxation area surrounded by nature, with themed gardens.
 * Speedpark leisure centre: indoor karting, bowling, video games, billiards, laser.
 * Go karting at the Espace Karting Centre in Rochy-Condé.
 * Parc Saint Paul, a large amusement park for the whole family.
 * Parc de Saint-Léger Grands Félins: shows, activities, big cats and other animals.

Concerts
Many concerts are organized throughout the year: in addition to concerts in bars, the Elispace is Beauvais' large concert hall (4400 seats). L'Ouvre Boite, with 600 seats, is the most active concert hall in Beauvais. The period of the year when concerts are most frequent is during the "Blues Autour du Zinc", in March, a festival where the Magic Mirror is installed for the occasion, on the Place du Jeu de Paume.

Festivals

 * In March, "Blues around Zinc",
 * In April, "Film Festival",
 * In May, "Cello Ensembles Meetings",
 * In June, "Fêtes Jeanne-Hachette",
 * From July to September, "The Infinite Cathedral",
 * In July and August, "Scènes de l'Eté", "Malices et Merveilles", "Beach Beauvais" and "Canada Beach",
 * From September to November, "Photaumnales",
 * In December, "Féeries de Noël".

Buy
Shops include Promod, Galeries Lafayette, C&S, Jules, Maisons du Monde, Aubert, Camaieu, Celio Club, Decathlon, Devred, Etam, Jennyfer, Kiabi, M&S, and Okaidi. The Auchan shopping centre is the largest in the city.

The Place du Jeu de Paume is a shopping centre with 86 shops and restaurants.

Eat
Some good restaurants at fairly low prices: "Bistrot du Boucher", "Le Touco", "Le Comptoir Saint-Etienne", "'Auberge de la Meule", "Le Zinc Bleu". There are all types of restaurants in Beauvais:
 * many Chinese restaurants, including the largest, with its buffet, the Royal d'Allonne
 * several Japanese restaurants -
 * several pizzerias including Nino, the best in Beauvais (Rue du 27 Juin)
 * creperies

Drink
The five best bars are real institutions in Beauvais. The best known nightclub is Le Bugatti, with its three rooms with different atmospheres. The VIP has two rooms and a large smoking area.
 * L'After Hours, a bar that has existed for more than 20 years, a real Irish pub where the quality of beer and whiskey is privileged. Concerts on Saturday.
 * Le Wallabies, Australian bar/restaurant with impressive decor.
 * Le Touco, one of the favourite events for young people, where you can nibble on Texan and Mexican specialties. Theme evenings.
 * La Part des Anges, lively wine bar, with aperitif snacks.
 * Le Chaudron Baveur, place de l'Hôtel Dieu, where you can enjoy concerts every weekend, thanks to groups from all over the world.

Sleep
All the major hotel chains are represented: the cheapest are the F1 and the Première Classe. Two cheap independent hotels in the city centre are “Hôtel du Palais” and “Hôtel du Cygne”. In Beauvaisis you can find a few rooms, with or without breakfast, at the inhabitant, between €30 and 60 per night, and rooms of the Airbnb network, between €30 and 50.

The only "Camping de la Trye" is in Bresles, between town and nature. The Beauvais motorhome area (20 pitches) is free. There is no youth hostel.

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Beau Vallon

Beau Vallon is a beach resort on the northwest corner of Mahe, Seychelles. This is where the majority of Seychelles' visitors stay during their visit and is also where much of the tourist infrastructure is located. There are multiple hotels and resorts on the sandy beaches of Beau Vallon.

By bus

 * The SPTC (Seychelles Public Transport Corporation) operates buses throughout Mahe Island and there are multiple routes running between Beau Vallon and Victoria, SEZ Airport, or other points on the island. A bus ticket valid for the whole day will cost around 7 Seychellois rupees (around USD$0.50 or €0.45).

Budget

 * Baobab Pizzeria, on the beach in Beau Vallon. The pizza was quite good and the prices really low. Try to reserve one of the two tables on the beach. Boabab is excellent if you are looking for a meal on a budget.

Mid-range

 * Anse du soleil. Can't remember the name of the place, but if you go to anse du soleil you can't miss it. Nice people, incredible fish (Red Snapper Filet in sauce is great), acceptable prices.
 * Boat House, Beau Vallon Bay. A buffet grill restaurant serving buffet style. The barbequed tuna steaks are great. Friendly service. Open daily.

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Beaver (Oklahoma)

Beaver is in the Red Carpet Country region of Oklahoma. Once capital of the short-lived Cimarron Territory in the late 19th century, which the federal government never recognized, Beaver still retains significance as a center of commerce for all of the agriculture in this area. Additionally, it is famed for its annual World Cow Chip Throwing Championship.

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Beavercreek

Beavercreek is the biggest city in Greene County Ohio, and a large suburb of Dayton. It is home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, and to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Understand
The Beavercreek area was settled in the early 1800s. A part of Beavercreek Township was incorporated and became the City of Beavercreek in 1980. The township includes the area known as Trebein. The city has two golf courses, Beavercreek Golf Club (public) and the Country Club of the North (private). Many Beavercreek residents work on the nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The Mall at Fairfield Commons and the Greene Town Center are two malls in the city.

It had population of about 47,000 in 2018.

By car
You can get in to the city by taking the North Fairfield Rd exit off of the U.S. 35 freeway from Dayton or Xenia.

By car
People mainly travel around the city by car. There is no bus service.

Do

 * Popcorn Festival Dayton Xenia Rd (by the Beavercreek Plaza Shopping Center) An annual festival held every September with food, vendors, and live music. During its operation the section of Dayton Xenia it is on is closed for traffic. May impact travel. It is a local tradition with large scale participation by the local community.
 * Popcorn Festival Dayton Xenia Rd (by the Beavercreek Plaza Shopping Center) An annual festival held every September with food, vendors, and live music. During its operation the section of Dayton Xenia it is on is closed for traffic. May impact travel. It is a local tradition with large scale participation by the local community.

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Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek is a ski resort in Colorado. The resort comprises three villages, the main Beaver Creek Village, Bachelor Gulch, and Arrowhead to the west. Beaver Creek is a regular host of World Cup events, usually in early December. It has 150 trails and 23 lifts.

Get in
Numerous shuttle services are available for transportation from Denver International Airport.

Equipment rental
There are many places in Beaver Creek where you can rent ski and snowboard equipment for your stay in Beaver Creek.

Here are just a few of the many equipment rental stores found in Beaver Creek:
 * Alta Sports
 * Avon-Venture Sports
 * Base Mountain Sports Beaver Creek
 * Beaver Creek Sports
 * Beaver Creek Sports - Bachelor Gulch
 * Christy Sports
 * Charter Sports Inc: Sheraton Mtn Vista
 * Rentskis
 * Snowell Rentals & Tuning
 * Surefoot

If you arriving in Beaver Creek without a car it is probably easier to rent your gear closer to your hotel or even better the lifts as most offer over night storage, saving you the hassle of lugging your skis back to your accommodation every day. Or to secure special boot size or your preference for equipment rental.

You can also book your ski or snowboard rental online which may save you some money and less time in the rental store. The main companies in Aspen that offer this service are;
 * Black Tie (Which also offer full delivery service to your accommodation)
 * Christy Sports
 * Rentskis

Drink
Note that drinking at this elevation can be dangerous. Take caution. Your tolerance will be much lower than at sea level

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In the summer, Beaver Creek Mountain features scenic chair lift rides, and a network of hiking, biking, and horse trails. Other popular outdoor activities include rafting, kayaking, road biking, fly fishing, rock climbing, zip lining, hot air balloon rides and 4 wheeling jeep/ hummer tours.
 * Colorado's Wine Country - Colorado is home to over 70 wineries and its own indigenous vineyards—the highest in the U.S. Wine lovers can enjoy several scenic day trips from Beaver Creek to many of the small towns that grow their own grapes. These lovely little communities include Montrose, Palisade, Paonia, Hotchkiss, and the city of Grand Junction.

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Beaver Island

Beaver Island is a lightly-inhabited island in northern Lake Michigan, about halfway between the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is about 144.56 km². It is about 33.7 km long and 4.8 to 9.7 km wide. It is the largest island in Lake Michigan (湖), and is part of the Beaver Islands. Most of the islands are flat and sandy, with large forest areas. In the old days, the main industries were fishing, logging, and agriculture. However, in modern times, economic activities centered on government service-related activities, tourism, and the construction of houses and villas. It was home to a unique American monarchy, and is now a popular tourist destination and holiday destination.

Understand
Beaver Island has a mere 500 homestead residents. The southern half consists largely of the Pigeon River State Forest (35% of the island). The island's population was primarily of Irish descent, and combined with its natural character (swampy bog land), it is called "America's Emerald Isle" by its inhabitants.

Get in
The only public transportation to the island is from Charlevoix, in the Lower Peninsula.

By plane
Two businesses provide regular air transportation between Charlevoix and the island. The trip takes about 15 minutes each way, and both carriers make several trips daily, based on passenger reservations.

Prices of airlines are subject to change and may not reflect these current listings.

By ferry

The Company also offers the only Island Tours and Tour Packages. Ticket prices are subject to change and may or may not reflect these current listings.

By private boat
Drop an anchor in one of Lake Michigan's best natural harbors or use a marina.

By car
Car ferry service from Charlevoix is available from the Beaver Island Boat Company (top of page when you click the link). Prices vary and start at $160 round trip for an average vehicle. You must make reservations to ensure a spot on the boat for your vehicle. Number to call is +1 231-547-2311 or toll free at 888-446-4095.

By bike
Most of the roads on the island are gravel and dusty and bumpy...definitely mountain bikes and wide tires. That said, in the town you can get around very easily on a bike on the paved roads near town.

If you're up for a gravel road bike adventure then Beaver Island is a great spot with lots of areas to explore. Beautiful sandy beaches and also trails through old growth forests. The island is about 14 miles long, in fact it's shaped a lot like the island of Ireland. It's a nice and friendly place to visit.

By car
If you didn't bring a vehicle with you on the ferry, you can rent a minivan or sport utility vehicle:

By boat
The municipal dock is located at the fine natural harbor in St. James, on the Island's NE side. Showers and toilets are available, as well as transient moorings for boaters.

See
The different attractions around the island may not be on the high-end scale of other islands but this is what helps to make the island unique. The first visual attraction a traveler may notice is the island is almost entirely covered in forested areas. After setting foot on the island one may want to go around and see what there is to see. Some good things to see are the beaches such as the one simply known as the Public Beach, Donegal Bay, and Iron Ore Bay are all great places to spend time for any beach goers. For anyone interested in the island's history can visit the island's to learn and even see some of the history. The island also has two well known lighthouses, one on the northern end and one on the southern. The southern end lighthouse is usually open to the public anytime.

The island is heavily wooded and very remote. The natural beauty of the island is the main draw; there are not many man-made things to see.

Do
The number one question asked by visitors is "what do you do on the island" and the simple answer is that it is the best place to do nothing. There is no mall, big box stores, or movie house, however, movies can be rented at several island stores and television is available around most of the island. Wireless internet service is free at the library and other locations around the island. There are local bars that many enjoy spending their time. Hunting, camping, fishing, biking, and hiking are some of the recreational offerings.

For anyone into fishing, the Island has around seven inland lakes, however not all are great fishing areas. The best or most popular ones are (the largest),, , and.

For the bikers and hikers out there, this place has a good amount of it. While the island may not be very large, hence it won't take too long to get through, it has some nice and beautiful trails to travel through.

A few easily accessible shipwrecks and ruined docks surround the island. In Little Sand Bay there's a keel in hardly a meter of water. Remnants of a dock and some machinery are on the beach near the southern lighthouse.

If someone is looking for a city-like place with busy street, thousands upon thousands of people, malls, outlet stores, numerous generic restaurants, and whatever else a city might generally have, Beaver Island is not that kind of place. It is instead a place to get away from all of that. It is a great getaway place and that is especially true in the summer time. It offers a nice change of pace from the busy cities of America.

Buy
The island has a (a regional network of stores) and has a good selection of produce and food and is a good place to do grocery shopping. There is also a Do It Best Hardware Store and Lumber company (an international coop) which features a webcam of the island. This store has just about all your hardware related needs from odd jobs to bigger time construction work. There is an assortment of gift shops to browse, and shirts and hats available at most of the stores and shops.

The island's gas station,, or more commonly known simply as "the gas station" or even "the four corners store," is way out of town at an intersection locally known as the four corners and has a small selection of food, alcohol, and even some unique gift shop like items. While some may complain about the prices of gas being high than that of the mainland, tourists need to understand that, like all products, it costs more money to ship the fuel to Beaver Island than it does to the mainland.

Eat
There are several restaurants on Beaver Island, most of which are near the harbor at the northern end.

The Shamrock Restaurant and Pub is a bright spot around the harbor. The food is excellent with a great assortment of drink available. Nina's Restaurant in the Beaver Island Lodge is also very nice and fits the upscale palate quite well. Stoney Acre Grill is another pub with a restaurant that also has a good assortment of drink as well as good food.

Vacation rentals
Weekly home rental is the most popular way to lodge while on the island. There are countless cottages and lake front home to rent. Contact a local real estate office or visit the official Chamber of Commerce web site for listings.

Camping
There are two rustic campgrounds on the island, operated by the townships. Both are open April thru November, with no reservations. Facilities include pit toilets and hand-pumped water. Showers (soap and towels provided) are available to campers at the Emerald Isle Hotel ($10 adult, $5 child).

Connect
Cellular One has good coverage for their customers with cross-roaming service available. Other networks are hard or impossible to connect to depending on your phone type and carrier.

Medical care
On the island is a

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 * Charlevoix is a pretty town around the outlet of Lake Charlevoix. The Beaver Island ferry dock is at Charlevoix.
 * North and South Manitou Islands lie to the south, both of which have been vacated by permanent residences and are returning to the wild.

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Beaverton

Beaverton is a western suburb in the Portland Metropolitan Area. Beaverton is an economic center for Washington County along with neighboring Hillsboro. It is home to the world headquarters of Nike, Inc., and to about 100,000 people (2019).

By car
Beaverton is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Portland:
 * US 26.svg Sunset Highway goes NW towards the coast from Portland passing along the northern edge of the Beaverton city limits from the Canyon Rd (SR-8) exit (exit #71B) to NW 185th (exit #64). There are six exits to Beaverton from US Hwy 26.
 * OR 217.svg Highway 217 main north-south freeway through Beaverton and Tigard connecting US Hwy 26 (Exit 69A from both directions) in the north and I-5 (Exit #292) in the south.
 * OR 8.svg SW Canyon Rd and Tualatin Valley (TV) Hwy Connects US Hwy 26 (Exit 71B) to Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Cornelius & Forest Grove. Segment from US Hwy 26 to Beaverton is known as Canyon Rd while the segment from Beaverton to Hillsboro is called Tualatin Valley Hwy (TV Hwy). The other end of SR-8 is another northwest of Forest Grove at its junction with SR-6.
 * OR 10.svg SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy and Farmington Rd Connects from Barbur Blvd (SR-99W) south of downtown Portland to unincorporated enclaves of Hillsdale & Raleigh Hills to Beaverton as Beaverton Hillsdale Highway & from it other end at SR-219 (in the west) through Aloha to Beaverton as Farmington Rd. The road changes name at its intersection with Lombard St.
 * OR 210.svg SW Scholls Ferry Rd Connects from Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (SR-10) through the eastern side Beaverton, to Washington Square (Jct SR-217) to the south of town. It forms the city limits dividing Beaverton from Tigard in the south. Sw Scholls Ferry continues north from its intersection with Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (SR-10) toward US 26, but not designated as a state highway which officially ends at its intersection with SR-10.
 * SW Hall Blvd a major north north-south road connecting (old) downtown Beaverton to downtown Tigard. It is not designated as a state or US highway.
 * NW Walker Rd Passes through diagonally from Beaverton, through Aloha, to Hillsboro. It is not designated as a state or US highway.

By public transit
The and the  serve as bus/train stations for Tri-Met trains & buses. Oregon Point and Tillamook Transit buses traveling along US Hwy 26 towards the coast stop only at the Sunset Transit Center:

 * Blue Line MAX the train across town from Hillsboro to Gresham via Orenco, Beaverton, downtown Portland, Gateway Transit and east Portland.
 * Red Line MAX the direct train to the airport via downtown Portland & Gateway Transit Center. The Red Line MAX runs the same route with the same stops as the Blue Line MAX between Beaverton Transit Center & Gateway Transit Center.
 * Commuter rail from Beaverton Transit Center to Wilsonville via Tigard & Tualatin.
 * Rt 20 connects Beaverton, Cedar Hills Crossing, Sunset Transit Center, SW Portland, Portland City Center, SE Portland and Gresham, via Cedar Hills Boulevard, Barnes, Burnside, SE 102nd, Stark and Kane
 * Rt 52 Connects Beaverton to Aloha & PCC-Rock Creek along Farmington & 185th Ave.
 * Rt 54 runs between Beaverton & downtown Portland vai Raleigh Hills and Hillsdale along Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy (SR-10)
 * Rt 57 Frequent bus connecting Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Cornelius, Aloha and Beaverton via Pacific, Baseline, TV Highway and Canyon Road (SR-8), operates 24/7.
 * Rt 58 Continues on Canyon Rd (SR-8) from Beaverton to downtown Portland.
 * Rt 76 runs between Tualatin, Tigard, Washington Square and Beaverton
 * Rt 78 runs between Lake Oswego, Southwest Portland, PCC Sylvania, Tigard, Washington Square and Beaverton.
 * Tillamook Transit Rt#5 Connections from Portland to Tillamook via Sunset Transit Center & Tanasbourne (NW 185th). From Beaverton Transit Center take the Blue or Red Line MAX to the Sunset Transit Center and transfer to Tillamook Transit #5. Tillamook Transit buses going into Portland can only drop off passengers in the Portland Metropolitan area.
 * Northwest Point goes up to Astoria via Beaverton and Elsie along US Hwy 26 and Seaside, Cannon Beach, Gearhart and Warrenton along US Hwy 101. Picks up from the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton (at the "POINT" sign). Their buses going into Portland can only drop off in the Portland Metropolitan area.

Connections to Greyhound, Amtrak, Oregon Point and other intercity buses are in Portland. See below under "Get around" for a list of additional local routes.

By bus
Tri-Met operates additional local bus routes (for within Beaverton and surrounding areas) out of either Beaverton Transit Center, Sunset Transit Center (in the north) or both as follows:
 * 53 Arctic/Allen runs on a loop to Beaverton Transit Center, along Lombard, Allen, Arctic, Western, 5th, Griffith and Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, during the weekday morning and evening rush hour only.
 * 62 runs between Washington Square and Sunset Transit Center, along Scholls Ferry Road, Murray, Millikan, Hocken, Jenkins, Cornell and Barnes
 * 88 Hart/198th runs between Willow Creek Transit Center, Aloha and Beaverton)

See
Beaverton is home of, a beautiful campus sprawling many acres. Apart from this campus, the city has a strong culture of environmental preservation, so there are many parks and public places for leisure across the city.

Do
Some of the activities in Beaverton include various malls including Washington Square, and Cedar Hills Crossing (formerly Beaverton Mall). Both of these malls contain many activities such as great food, including fast food, or formal restaurants. Washington Square has a Cheesecake Factory, which is always a popular place to dine. Both malls have movie theaters along with stores that fit anybody's taste. There are many beautiful parks located throughout the Beaverton area that are frequented by many people. And, of course since it is the Northwest, there is a coffee shop on every corner. See mall listings under "Buy" in the below:

Mid-range

See the Tigard article, under Sleep, for additional listings of accommodations near the Washington Square Mall at SW Olsen Rd and on SW Greenburg Rd.

Connect

 * They also have a at 11200 SW Murray Scholl Pl in the southern suburbs.

The following are county operated libraries outside of Beaverton city limits which may be closer to where you are staying:

Newspapers
Beaverton's primary newspaper is the

Consulates
The only consulate in Beaverton is an honorary consulate which means it is there for commercial and business purposes and offers limited or no consular services except in emergency situations. The nearest cities for additional foreign consulates are in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco:

 * 🇩🇪 Germany

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Bečići

Bečići is a coastal tourist resort in Montenegro. Bečići is a tourist complex set behind the renowned Bečići Beach, near the historic town of Budva on Montenegro's Adriatic coast. It's a laid back location and the beautiful sandy beach and general amenities make it ideal for families. A centre for bathing and relaxation, it offers a wide range of water sports and other sporting facilities. Bečići beach won the "Grand Prix" in Paris in 1935 as the most beautiful beach in Europe.

Understand
Modern, tourist-focused Bečići is perfectly complemented by the charms of the old walled town of Budva, with its selection of cafes, restaurants and shops, which is just over a mile away along the coastal promenade, or, if you prefer, by a small train. Founded in the ninth century and destroyed and rebuilt several times, Budva is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans. There was a Hellenic colony here as far back as the 4th century BC. The fifteenth century fortifications, protruding into the sea, include medieval ramparts and towers. Elsewhere, the architecture shows Venetian influences. The old town was built on a little island, connected to the mainland by a sandbar, which, over the centuries, has silted up to become a peninsula. The white stone walls and red-tile roofs are interspersed with bougainvillea and oleander. Walking out of Bečići in the other direction, you reach the old fishing village of Rafailovići, with its pleasant cafes and restaurants.

By plane
Tivat airport is 20 km away. During summer, there are daily flights to many European destinations. Throughout the year there are flights from Tivat to Belgrade and Zurich. There are minibuses from airport to Budva.

Podgorica airport is 65 km away, and has flights throughout the year to Belgrade, Budapest, Zurich, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Paris, Rome and Vienna.

Dubrovnik airport is 70 km away from Budva, and maintains flights to many European destinations during the summer.

By bus
Bečići is very well connected with the neighboring countries by bus. During the summer, more seasonal lines are introduced. Buses are quite frequent and on schedule. Note that the Budva bus station might be tricky to find if you are first time in town.

By car
Almost all roads in Montenegro are two-laned only, and mostly are curvy mountainous roads, so speeds over 70 km/h (43 mph) are rarely legal, and rarely safe.

Get around
Some of the most beautiful Adriatic beaches are located in the vicinity of Bečići, like Miločer, Pržno, Kamenovo...

See

 * Old town in Budva on the peninsula in Budva center.
 * Sveti Stefan, most picturesque part of Montenegrin coast.
 * Mogren beach, secluded beach near the old town.

Do

 * Sunbathing on some of the most beautiful beaches Montenegro has to offer.
 * Strolling through narrow streets of old town.
 * Drink coffee on some of many crowded open bars.
 * Enjoy the nightlife.

Buy
Old town in Budva is packed with boutiques, but beware of counterfeited variants of world famous brands.

Main Bečići promenade has a long string of stands with very cheap clothing, sunglasses, souvenirs, etc.

Eat
Along the entire promenade there are many fast food places, offering barbecue, giros, pancakes, slices of pizza, ice cream...with affordable prices.

Drink
Bečići is full of cafes, bars and nightclubs. During the season it is hard to find a place to seat, as cafes and bars are crowded all the time.

Espresso will cost from €0.70 to €1.50. Coke and other soft drinks and juices will cost from €1.50 up to €3.50.

You should also try out famous Montenegrin wines, "Vranac", "Pro Corde", "Krstac", "Cabernet", "Chardonnay" and "Nikšićko" beer. Montenegrin brandy, called "rakija" is good choice to "warm up" before going out in the evening, especially grape brandy "Montenegrin loza", "Prvijenac" or "Kruna".

Nightlife
There is variety of bars and clubs to go out in Budva, just 1 mile from Bečići. Usually the night begins at large open bars located at the promenade - "Trocadero", "Miami", "Renaissance" and "Rafaello". They are allowed to play music until 01AM, when the crowds move to some of the nightclubs. Arguably the best nightclub in Budva is newly built closed "Trocadero", which has prices slightly higher than other nightclubs. There are also two remote nightclubs, "Maine" and "Torine", the latter being in Bečići, but those are often too crowded and insist on folk music.

Sleep
Accommodation in Bečići is abundant, and varies from renting a room for €10 to handsomely priced five-star hotels.

Budget

 * A room can be rented easily from the local people and the price varies from as low as €7-10 to €30 for more luxurious rooms closer to city center.
 * A room can be rented easily from the local people and the price varies from as low as €7-10 to €30 for more luxurious rooms closer to city center.

Mid-range
There are dozens of other mid-range hotels throughout Bečići...

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 * Budva
 * Sveti Stefan

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Bełchatów

Bełchatów is a town in the Łódź Voivodship of Poland. It's famous for its coal mines and the largest coal fuelled thermal power plant in Europe.

By car
Probably the easiest way to get into Bełchatów from Łódź is to head south on the international E75 highway, then around Piotrków Trybunalski merge westward onto the E67 as if you were heading toward Wrocław.

Of course, if you're heading toward Bełchatów from Wrocław simply follow the E67 until you arrive in Bełchatów.

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 * Łódź is only a short 50 kilometers from Bełchatów.
 * Piotrków Trybunalski is only 21 kilometers from Bełchatów

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Bechar

Bechar is a city in Algeria's Saharan Atlas region.

Get in
Bechar is on the national highway N6 about 600 km from Oran. The road is paved but speeds are limited. Although Bechar is close to and would be easily accessible from Morocco, the border has been closed since 1994 due to political conflict.

The national rail company SNTF has a daily overnight passenger service from Oran, taking just over 12 hours, with arrival in Bechar in the early morning.

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Becket

Becket is a small town in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

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Beckley

Beckley is a city of 17, 256 (as of 2020) in West Virginia, and is the county seat of Raleigh County pop. 74, 591 (2020). It sits on a high plateau above the New River Gorge at an elevation of 2,418 feet. It was founded in 1838 and named for John J Beckley, the first Clerk of the House of Representatives and the first Librarian of Congress.

Once a major coal industry hub, Beckley contains a small historic downtown and many suburban neighborhoods. The Beckley area serves as the overall regional commercial center for Southern West Virginia region, and has many big box stores and chain restaurants, in contrast to the small-town nature of its surrounding communities. Beckley sits as the closest town to the Grandview portion of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, and has easy access within 40 minutes to the park's 2 other visitor centers near Fayetteville and Hinton.

By car
Beckley is situated along I-77 and I-64. Both enter the Beckley area from the northwest twinned on the West Virginia Turnpike from Charleston. From Charleston, I-64 heads west towards Huntington and I-77 heads northwest towards Parkersburg. Leaving Beckley to the east, the highways split: I-64 continues to Virginia Beach, Virginia in the east, while I-77 heads south, continuing as the West Virginia Turnpike towards Charlotte, North Carolina.

By bus

 * Greyhound, 105 3rd Avenue, +1 304-253-8333. Open 7AM to 5:30PM Monday to Saturday; and 7AM to 10AM, and 2PM to 5PM on Sunday.

By train

 * Amtrak, WV-41 N by Depot Road in Prince (about 30 minutes northeast), +1 304-253-6651. Open 9:30AM to 9:30PM Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Get around

 * New River Transit Authority, 360 Prince St, +1 304-894-8917. Local bus service.

See

 * New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Grandview Visitors Center offers a view of the deepest part of the New River Gorge, and several hiking trails.

 * Uptown Beckley includes the brick-paved Main Street with shops, galleries, eateries and the courthouse. The area is undergoing revitalization and features events throughout the year, including a chili night when visitors can sample the entries in a chili-judging contest.
 * Beckley is the northern terminus of the Coal Heritage Trail, a 97-mile scenic drive that passes mine-owners' mansions, miners' homes, company stores, coal tipples and state parks, before ending in Bluefield.
 * Beckley is the northern terminus of the Coal Heritage Trail, a 97-mile scenic drive that passes mine-owners' mansions, miners' homes, company stores, coal tipples and state parks, before ending in Bluefield.

Buy

Cope

 * The local newspaper is the Register-Herald, +1 304-255-4400 or +1-800-950-0250,.

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 * New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
 * Fayetteville is about 30 minutes northeast on US-19.
 * Mullens is 30 minutes southwest on WV-121
 * Hinton is 40 minutes away
 * Charleston is about 1 hour northwest on I-64 / I-77. State capital
 * Lewisburg is about 1 hour east on I-64.
 * Bluefield is about 1 hour south on I-77.
 * Summersville is about 1 hour north on US-19
 * Welch is about 1 hour southwest
 * Gilbert is 1.5 hours west
 * Huntington is about 2 hours west on I-64
 * Morgantown is about 3 hours north.

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Bed and breakfasts

A bed and breakfast (often abbreviated to B&B, B and B, BnB or BB) is an accommodation type that really just modernizes the age-old, world-wide practice of travellers staying at a private residence or boarding house, often with a full breakfast included.

The host family's local knowledge is often a tremendous asset in ensuring a rewarding stay. Typically there are just a few rooms and personal contact is much greater than in a hotel or motel setting. Sometimes the B&B is a converted old stately residence with the owner's family acting as staff. Bed and breakfast travelling has a loyal following as many find that they get a "home away from home" experience, often with better value than with hotel or motel stays.

Amenities
In developed countries today, providing deluxe bed and breakfasts has been raised to a sort of art-form. At the top end, B&Bs obviously compete mainly on two main things: bedding and breakfast. Accordingly, at the finest such establishments one is apt to find the most luxurious bedding, maybe a handmade quilt or an antique bed. Breakfast may include seasonal delights of the region or the host's speciality dish. The setting might be an historic old building with antique furnishings, manicured grounds and a swimming pool.

On the other hand, almost anyone can set up a spare room and provide a breakfast. Especially where lodging is not regulated, anything is possible. Indeed, some travellers might find an inexpensive basic, clean room and bed to be the best value for them. Many of the same advantages could apply—such as convenient location and good hosts sharing knowledge of the locale.

A wide range of amenities may be provided. B&Bs may offer workshops on cooking, crafts, or wellness. Packages for theatre, golf, dinner, tours or adventure tours are sometimes offered.

Showers and WC's may be shared with other guests or "en-suite"—directly accessed from the room and private.

Choosing a bed and breakfast
Some considerations when choosing are:
 * What are you getting? While many B&Bs are luxurious, they range all the way to sub-bargain. Find out what you can expect. What bed sizes are available? Are the pillows foam or down? Is the bathroom shared? What is the breakfast selection like and is it included in the price?

 * Location, location, location. Research the area first. Is the location convenient to the attractions of the area? If you will be using public transportation, is it nearby? Is the neighbourhood safe and aesthetically pleasing?

 * Pets. Do the hosts have pets? Dogs and cats are not uncommon. Are guest pets welcome?

 * Children. If you are bringing any, make sure they are welcome. If you don't want any around, make sure they are not.

 * Non-smoking (or smoking) rooms? Is it a smoke free environment?

 * Ask if your special dietary needs can be accommodated.

 * Are advance reservations required? What is the cancellation policy?

 * What are the check-in/check-out times? Typically B&Bs have a stricter policy than a hotel. There won't be a 24-hour desk clerk to check you in at 02:00 if you are running badly late; breakfast is also usually only available at set times or by agreement.

 * Is there a minimum stay?

Understand
Usually, a Bed & Breakfast is owned and managed by an individual. If you cannot speak to someone you know who has visited there, visit first, or a call to the owner would be a good idea. Ask about the property, and the kind of visitor they normally attract. Some offer "specialities", like horse back riding, gourmet dining, and weddings. Some cater to older people, sexual minorities, childfree adults, bicyclists, or other niche markets. A few employ novelty architecture or adapt themselves to unusual locations such as decommissioned lighthouses, museum ships, working farms or private islands reachable only by cruising on small craft. Don't be shy, ask your questions; they will appreciate your call and likely send you information on their facility and the area.

Offerings for Bed & Breakfasts vary from castles to inexpensive rooms close to fishing or hunting camps. All of the furnishings and at times, sport equipment provided (as a courtesy or for an extra charge), are the property of the lodging owner. In these times of digital photography, it is not uncommon for the owner to photographically inventory the room prior to your occupancy. Make sure anything you remove from the room or property is in plain sight before leaving. This will prevent the items being billed to your credit card. You do not want to pay $350 for that cute 18th century ashtray.

While there are hundreds of area bed and breakfast websites, their quality varies widely. Many fine B&Bs have no web presence beyond a simple directory listing, while others offer a selection of flattering colour photographs, an availability calendar with easy on-line reservations, a toll-free telephone service and ample easy-to-navigate information. Unlike a large chain hotel, a locally-owned B&B is difficult to assess based solely on a standardised list of amenities from a website. Each is as individual as its owners, many of whom are passionate about what they do and can make or break the B&B experience. Where available, comments from other travellers will usually make the picture clearer. A little “reading between the lines” will tell you a great deal and help you make the right quality choices for your vacation or break to ensure that your expectations are fully met.

Regional differences
In some areas breakfast is not always served. In other establishments, a bare-bones "continental breakfast" may be little more than coffee and pastries. Be sure to understand when booking.

 * In Cuba these types of accommodations may be referred to as a casa particular.

 * In France B&Bs are called chambres d'hôtes. These are legally required to serve breakfast.

 * In Québec B&Bs are variously called gîte du passant, gîte et déjeuner and café et couette; terminology differs from that used in France.

 * In Spain B&Bs are called casas rurales.

 * In The Netherlands, the more old-fashioned pension may be used for a B&B.

 * In the United States of America historically (1930s–1960s), "tourist home" referred to early B&B-like establishments. Initially a short-stay rooming or boarding house in a private home, these represented an inexpensive alternative to hotels during the Great Depression and served African-American travellers through an era of racial segregation and widespread discrimination.

 * In Taiwan these types of accommodations are called 民宿 (mínsù).

Canada
There is no single national association, but most provinces have some form of provincial-level association with varying criteria for inclusion:
 * Alberta Bed and Breakfast Association:
 * British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild:
 * Saskatchewan Bed and Breakfast Association:
 * Bed and Breakfast of Manitoba:
 * Federation of Ontario Bed & Breakfast Accommodation:
 * New Brunswick Bed and Breakfasts and Inns Association:
 * Bed & Breakfast and Country Inns Association of Prince Edward Island:
 * Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Association:
 * Bed and Breakfast Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: (no website)
 * Bed and Breakfast Association of the Yukon:

Québec is divided into 17 administrative regions, with many associations at the regional level. In regions across Canada, there are also more than a hundred local B&B associations:

Specialist associations serve specific interests such as agrotourism; Terroir et Saveurs in Québec is one example:

The most common rating system is Canada Select (canadaselect.com), although others exist provincially or regionally. Various directories of B&Bs or accommodations are available, including bbcanada.com's website, publications from local or regional tourism bureaus and a few printed books.

Spain
Several regions in Spain have their own associations, and there are many commercial websites offering booking services and information about casas rurales. Some casas rurales also offer self-catering accommodation.
 * Asturias:
 * Basque Country:
 * Galicia:

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Beddgelert

Beddgelert is a picturesque village in Gwynedd, renowned for the grave of Prince Llywelyn's dog Gelert.

By train
Beddgelert is served by trains on the narrow-gauge Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon in the north and Porthmadog in the south, where it connects with the Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The WHR is the UK's longest heritage railway.

By bus
Beddgelert is well served by Bws Gwynedd services 97/98/S97 (Porthmadog - Penryndeudraeth/Beddgelert - Betws-y-Coed) and S4 (Caernarfon - Beddgelert - Pen-y-pass).

See

 * Fisherman's Path - follow the footpath past Gelert's Grave and continue along the Fisherman's Path (denoted by the gate with two carved fish). A picturesque path alongside Aber Glaslyn (the Glaslyn river).
 * Fisherman's Path - follow the footpath past Gelert's Grave and continue along the Fisherman's Path (denoted by the gate with two carved fish). A picturesque path alongside Aber Glaslyn (the Glaslyn river).
 * Fisherman's Path - follow the footpath past Gelert's Grave and continue along the Fisherman's Path (denoted by the gate with two carved fish). A picturesque path alongside Aber Glaslyn (the Glaslyn river).
 * Fisherman's Path - follow the footpath past Gelert's Grave and continue along the Fisherman's Path (denoted by the gate with two carved fish). A picturesque path alongside Aber Glaslyn (the Glaslyn river).

Connect
As of May 2022, Beddgelert has 4G from EE and a basic mobile signal from Three, but nothing from O2 or Vodafone. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Rhyd Ddu
 * Porthmadog
 * Caernarfon

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Bedford

Bedford is the county town and the transport, social, cultural and administrative centre of the shire-county of Bedfordshire in the East of England.

Understand
Once on the frontier between the Anglo-Saxons and Danes, it has a charter dating back more than 900 years. It is an important shopping centre, and there are also many pubs and bars. There good ethnic restaurants, reflecting the town's substantial Italian, Indian, Pakistani, and Polish communities. Bedford has also been heralded for having a wide range of ethnic diversity. The Embankment along the River Ouse running through the centre of town is an attractive place for a walk, and once a year is given over to a traditional Regatta. On the picturesque town bridge is a memorial to John Bunyan, who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress here, and who was imprisoned there. Bunyan lived in Bedford for most of his life, and his life can be seen at the John Bunyan Museum in the town, which also has a statue dedicated to him. There is a large and attractive park with tennis courts, and other niceties north of the town centre (Bedford Park).
 * Visit Bedford

By train
is served by East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, and Thameslink. Travel from London St. Pancras International takes about 40 minutes by East Midlands Railway and just over an hour if you take the Thameslink. Thameslink trains are slower as they are primarily commuter services. East Midlands Railway services only stop at a couple of stations between Bedford and London.

There is also a minor railway line going west to Bletchley (near Milton Keynes). Bedford's second train station (Bedford St. John's) is only used by Bletchley trains, whereas all trains arriving in Bedford end up in the main Bedford station sooner or later.

East Midlands Railway go north to Nottingham and beyond.

By bus
Bedford has a reasonably large located in the centre of town, however there are few long-distance services. The bus station and Midland train station are about 800 m apart, so it's a maximum 10-min walk if you need to make a change here.

Bedford is on the X5 bus route between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. Buses generally leave every half hour.

By road
Bedford lies directly between the M1 and A1 motorways. Park and Ride facilities are available see, National Park and Ride Directory

Get around
The local bus services around Bedford are terrible, being both infrequent and expensive. Just about everything you'd want to see is within easy walking distance of the high street, however (at most 30 minutes if you're slow), so there's little need for anything more than your feet in good weather.

There's a reasonable but underused shuttle bus leaving the central train station, and the bus service to surrounding villages is excellent.

There are very few provisions for cyclists, though the town centre is pedestrianised. The one way system and endless traffic lights around the centre make for fun riding until you get to know the roads. Reasonably wide roads mean you don't get squeezed off too often.

Taxis are relatively expensive in Bedford and you may expect to queue for some time at town centre taxi ranks. It is usually faster and cheaper to call for a licenced minicab rather than waiting in line.

Do

 * Hire a boat on the rowing lake near the river. (Summer only)
 * Walk east along the embankment from the main bridge, over the rainbow bridge, round past the boating lake, crossing the butterfly bridge and back along the embankment. A pleasant stroll either during day or night. Stop off at one of the restaurants or pubs on the embankment for refreshments.
 * Walk east along the embankment from the main bridge, over the rainbow bridge, round past the boating lake, crossing the butterfly bridge and back along the embankment. A pleasant stroll either during day or night. Stop off at one of the restaurants or pubs on the embankment for refreshments.

Buy
In shopping terms, Bedford is quite typical for a town of its size. The centre of town has the normal chain stores. There is a small indoor shopping centre, the Harpur Centre, and one dingy end of it is called the Howard Centre. The central spiral walkway between the two levels of the centre is named The Hub and is, apparently, "the place to be seen".

Having been the region's market town, Bedford has a market every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with various tradespeople and stalls. Bargains of all kinds can be found here, along with local produce. The market is split between Harpur Square and St. Paul's square.

Eat
Tavistock street contains wall to wall restaurants of every kind.

Drink
Like all towns in England, Bedford has its fair share of chain pubs and bars packed to the gills on weekends. Walk down the High Street and you'll cover most of them, with a few bars found down Lime Street and various pubs along Tavistock Street.

For a quieter drink with good ales and ciders look out for the Wellington Arms on the corner of Wellington Street and Princes Street, which has won several CAMRA awards. Other good places to drink are the Castle and the Three Cups on Newnham Street; the Cricketers on Goldington Road; and the Bedford Arms on Bromham Road. There's a selection of live music at the Angel on Tavistock Street and Esquires

Go next

 * Taking the cycle route (an old railway line) out to Willington can be pleasant on a summer's day. Although the route does run right by the sewage works.
 * Bedford is surrounded by small old villages with village pubs. Great Barford (7 km to the east), for example, is sure to please.
 * The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) has a nature reserve (and headquarters) in Sandy, 11 km to the east.
 * North-east to St Neots.
 * East to Biggleswade
 * South to Flitwick, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Luton
 * West to Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford, Towcester, Silverstone and Northampton
 * North to Little Gidding, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rushden

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Bedford (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Bedford:

United Kingdom

 * Bedford in England (the original Bedford after which many of the others are named)

Australia

 * Bedford (Australia), in Western Australia.

Canada

 * Bedford (Nova Scotia) in Halifax Region
 * Bedford (Ontario) in Durham Region.
 * Bedford (Ontario) in Frontenac County.
 * Bedford (Quebec)

South Africa

 * Bedford (South Africa)

United States of America

 * Bedford (Indiana)
 * Bedford (Iowa)
 * Bedford (Kentucky)
 * Bedford (Massachusetts)
 * Bedford (New Hampshire)
 * Bedford (New York)
 * Bedford (Ohio)
 * Bedford (Pennsylvania)
 * Bedford (Texas)
 * Bedford (Virginia)
 * Bedford (Wyoming)

Also these counties:
 * Bedford County (Pennsylvania), Pennsylvania.
 * Bedford County (Tennessee), Tennessee.
 * Bedford County (Virginia), Virginia.

Also with Bedford as part of the name:

 * New Bedford.
 * Bedford Heights, Ohio.
 * Bedford-Stuyvesant, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.
 * Bedford Village, New York.
 * Bedfordview, suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Bedford (Indiana)

Bedford is a town in Southern Indiana, south of Bloomington. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.

Get in
Traffic entering Bedford from Bloomington and farther north from Indianapolis can use IN 37 southbound, while areas to the south near Paoli and Interstate 64 will use IN 37 northbound. From the east, US 50 westbound brings traffic from Seymour and Interstate 65. Areas to the west like Vincennes will follow US 50 eastbound. From the southeast, IN 60 (at Mitchell) brings traffic from Salem and Louisville.

Eat
In addition to local fare, Bedford has several chain restaurants such as Golden Corral (1521 James Ave), Domino's (2210 O St.), Pizza Hut (2111 West 16th St.), Papa John's (2609 W 16th St.), and Little Caesar's (in the Town Fair Shopping Center).

Budget

Connect
The zip code is 47421.

By phone
Most telephone numbers in Bedford consist of +1 812 plus a seven-digit number, while others use +1 930. A local or in-state telephone call requires all 10 digits of the local number be dialed (omitting just the leading +1 from a local landline call).

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

Go next

 * Bloomington

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Bedford (Massachusetts)

Bedford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,000 (2020).

Carlisle is a town with a population of 5,000 (2020). A low population density gives the town a rural feel, and it's known for outdoor activities including hiking and biking.

By car
Driving is the easiest way to get to Bedford and Carlisle. If coming from the Boston area, take MA-2 and Lowell Rd, or from I-95, and take the exit for MA-225 west.

By bus
The MBTA operates the 62 bus to Bedford Monday through Saturday, service every 50-75 minutes.

By bicycle
Bedford and Carlisle are popular destinations for cyclists. Many enter on Concord Rd or Bedford Rd. The wildly popular Minuteman Bikeway begins in Cambridge and terminates near Bedford Center. Several options like the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail branch out from there.

Get around
Given the infrequent nature of the 62 bus, driving and biking are the easiest ways to get around.

Do
Town owned conservation lands can be found throughout Carlisle and all areas have hiking trails.

Go next
Concord is the town directly to the south of Carlisle, known for its history in the American Revolution and for its famous authors. Lowell is a 20 minute drive north of Carlisle Center.

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Bedford (New Hampshire)

Bedford is a city of 23,000 people (2020) in New Hampshire. It is a suburb of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city.

By car
Two major highways run through Bedford. The Everett Turnpike runs north-south, and Route 101 runs east-west. The segment of the Everett Turnpike north of NH 101 and the segment of NH 101 east of the Everett Turnpike are designated Interstate 293; I-293 turns at this interchange.

By plane
Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Route 101 exit 2, just minutes away from Bedford, it is a much more convenient option rather than going to the Logan International Airport. From here, you can reach all the main cities of the United States, along with Canada. The airport is not very large, and it is easy to navigate around. Has only two security checkpoints and two floors.

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Bedford (New York)

Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.

By plane

 * Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 15 minutes' drive. Rental cars are available.
 * Stewart International Airport . Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue	operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021).
 * Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.

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Bedford (Pennsylvania)

Bedford is a borough and the county seat of Bedford County, in the Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania.

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Bedford (Texas)

Bedford is a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

See

 * Old Bedford School. - Restored 2-story brick schoolhouse that seems like about the only item of historical interest in the northern Tarrant County area (other than sites in Grapevine). It is closed for renovations until late spring 2019 (as of 20 May 2019). 2400 School Ln.

Do

 * - located in Bedford

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Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire is a county in the middle of England, a little towards the south-east in the East of England.

Bedfordshire shares borders with Northamptonshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Buckinghamshire to the west and Hertfordshire to the south.

Towns and villages

 * – the county town is in the north of the county: a typical English market town.

Other destinations

 * Chiltern Hills

By car

 * M1 and A1. It is readily accessible from London, Birmingham and elsewhere by these roadways.

By train

 * Thameslink run local commuter services on both the East Coast Mainline and the Midland Mainline:
 * From Peterborough through Sandy and Biggleswade to London St Pancras and on to Horsham
 * From stations between Bedford and Luton to London St Pancras and on to destinations including Brighton and Rainham
 * East Midlands Trains run express services from the East Midlands through Bedford and Luton to London St Pancras
 * London Northwestern run from Birmingham and Northampton through Leighton Buzzard to London Euston
 * Southern run from Milton Keynes through Leighton Buzzard to South Croydon

By car
Bedfordshire has a good road network and every town and village is reasonably easily accessible by car. The A5, A6 and A1 trunk routes run through the county - the A5 in the west (for Dunstable and Woburn), the A6 in the centre (for Bedford, Luton, Ampthill and Flitwick) and the A1 in the east (for Sandy and Biggleswade)

By bus
Bus services operate in all parts of the county, although they can be infrequent. Bedford operates a Park & Ride system.

Do
Woburn Abbey is set within 3,000 acres of beautiful gardens complete with a deer park and fabulous buildings and really is a must-see if you find yourself in Bedfordshire. The Abbey itself has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for more than 300 years and is now occupied by the 15th Duke and his family. There are many things to do at the Abbey: if the weather is nice maybe a picnic lunch in the stunning grounds watching some of the ten species of deer, or you can join one of the tours looking at the many paintings collected at the Abbey, including those by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck and Cuyp. There is also a fabulous Tea Room where you can enjoy traditional afternoon tea in true English style and new for 2008 is the Woburn at War exhibition, which illustrates the impact of wars on Woburn Abbey.

Woburn Safari Park really offers an amazing safari adventure where you might least expect it! Drive around in your own car and experience the beauty of wild animals up close and personal... but watch out for those mischievous monkeys! Aside from seeing sea lions, birds of prey, elephants, giraffes, tigers, lynxes, penguins and snakes, to name but a few, you can also pre-book a special experience: VIP Tour with a Ranger, walk with elephants or breakfast with the carnivores, and there is also the Great Woburn Railway, Swan Boats and the Mammoth Play Ark to keep you and your family occupied.

Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard - is great for a family day out.

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo near Dunstable, is open all year round, apart from Christmas Day and is great if you want a more local, personal experience than ZSL London Zoo. One of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks, you will see the newly opened Cheetah Rock, meet the Lions of the Serengeti and watch the chimps swinging their stuff in their extensive indoor chimpnasium! There are also many unusual things to see such as beautiful African hunting dogs and reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Stay safe
The same general rules for the UK apply in Bedfordshire as well. It's a primarily rural county and crime is no higher than most places in the UK. However, everyone (not just tourists) should exercise caution, especially in the larger towns such as Bedford and Luton. Luton especially has a (largely undeserved) reputation for being a "rough" town - as with anywhere else, if you don't go looking for trouble you shouldn't find it.

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Bedugul

Bedugul is an area in the mountain range of Central Bali.

Understand
Bedugul is the name used to cover a large area of the central highlands of Bali around the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri (amongst others). This is an area of great natural beauty. The focus point of the area centres on the three crater lakes of Bratan (Beratan), Buyan and Tamblingan, and the nearby botanical gardens. The whole area is at an altitude of 700 metres or more, with the tallest mountain peaking above 2,000 metres. It can be distinctly chilly here.

This article covers the Bedugul area as well as the village of Munduk to the west, and areas between Bedugul and Mount Batukaru to the south west. Mount Batukaru itself is covered in the Tabanan article.

Get in
Bedugul is located about 50 km north of Denpasar on a main route from South Bali to North Bali or 20 km (approximately 40 minutes) south from Lovina Beach.

The area is served by regular bemos which depart from Batubulan terminal in Denpasar in the south, and from Singaraja in the north. The Perama bus company has no local office in Bedugul so if you planning go further from Bedugul, buy ticket in Kuta, Ubud or elsewhere.

From Lovina / Singaraja, go to Terminal Sukasada or more road next to it from where bemos are leaving it seems, just before road gate and alfamart. gojek drivers will drop you there. Rp 40,000-50,000 (at May 2024), leaving when full enough, 45-60 min to Candikuning, road uphill until first lake. To get to terminal, ensure to compare prices between bemos and grab/gojek as some bemos drivers are asking more than car-hailing apps...

A common way for visitors to appreciate this beautiful mountain region is to hire a car and driver for the day from their base in South Bali. Make sure you have a driver who knows the area well (ask questions to determine this), and fix the price for the day in advance. Depending on the class of car, expect to pay between Rp 500,000 and 600,000 including petrol. Car parking fees and any entrance charges will be extra, and it is always appreciated if you offer to buy the driver lunch.

Another option is to hire your own car and drive up here. Be sure to bring a good map though, and when in doubt, always ask locals for directions.

Get around
If you are staying in Bedugul, hiring a motorcycle is a good idea as some of the distances between areas of interest are quite long. Your hotel will be able to arrange this and you should expect to pay from Rp 50,000 to 80,000 per day.

The physically fit will enjoy mountain biking here. There are no formal taxis but you will find plenty of drivers willing and able to transport you for a fixed price.

The area is well served by local bemos, and the central gathering points for these are in and around the car park at Candikuning Market, and in the village of Pancasari just before you reach Lake Buyan. Be prepared for the local users to be carrying all sorts of market produce, including live chickens and other animals.

See

 * Yeh Hoo waterfall in Jatiluwih. Have to walk all the way down the easy stairs and follow the path. The whole area is beautiful with water everywhere. Entrance fee is RP 5,000 per person.
 * Yeh Hoo waterfall in Jatiluwih. Have to walk all the way down the easy stairs and follow the path. The whole area is beautiful with water everywhere. Entrance fee is RP 5,000 per person.
 * Yeh Hoo waterfall in Jatiluwih. Have to walk all the way down the easy stairs and follow the path. The whole area is beautiful with water everywhere. Entrance fee is RP 5,000 per person.

Do
Explore the mountain roads and take in the wonderful views. The area around Munduk to the west of Lake Tamblingan is especially spectacular, and you can continue the drive through Munduk village to Banyuatis and then all the way to Seririt near Lovina on the north coast. Birdwatching is good in this area around the lakes, and in the botanical gardens where some 97 species have been officially recorded. A number of scarce mountain species are to be found here. Interesting crops grown in this area include coffee, vanilla, cloves and cacao. Once you know them, you will see clove trees everywhere at the side of the highland roads. There are several coffee plantations on the roads north of Lake Bratan and around Munduk. Water sports on Lake Bratan are popular. Parasailing, speedboat rides and jetskis are all available if you are comfortable with polluting such a beautiful lake. The more environmentally conscious may wish to restrict their lake activities to renting a rowing boat. These are all controlled from Taman Rekreasi Bedugul (admission Rp 10,000) on the southern shore of Lake Bratan.

 * E-bike tours in Jatiluwih (20 km south of Central Bedugul)
 * Bedugul Tour take you to Bedugul is a mountain lake resort area in Bali, located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja the area covers the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri amongst others. In the area there is three crater lakes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan. And major sites in Bedugul are the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
 * Bedugul Tour take you to Bedugul is a mountain lake resort area in Bali, located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja the area covers the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri amongst others. In the area there is three crater lakes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan. And major sites in Bedugul are the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
 * Bedugul Tour take you to Bedugul is a mountain lake resort area in Bali, located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja the area covers the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri amongst others. In the area there is three crater lakes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan. And major sites in Bedugul are the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple

Trekking
Trekking in the mountains and around the lakes is very rewarding. There are regular, organized group departures from Taman Rekreasi Bedugul at Lake Bratan and the Botanical Gardens. If you require an individual guide for your own planned trek, ask your hotel or inquire at Taman Rekreasi Bedugul. Popular organized treks include:
 * Climbing Mount Catur (2,096m), starting at Taman Rekreasi Bedugul. This is quite a stiff climb.
 * Around Lake Tamblingan, returning by canoe. A very leisurely trek.
 * Around Jatiluwih with options from a 2 hour stroll to a stiff 8 hour trek.
 * The Munduk area is also popular and extremely scenic.

Buy
Pick your own strawberries from any of several farms in the area. Look around for signs.

Eat
Bedugul has a small but well-established Sasak community, and for that reason is known for restaurants serving the Lombok speciality Ayam Taliwang (spiced young chicken served grilled or fried). Look for restaurants with the Ayam Taliwang sign around Lake Bratan especially.

Sleep
It can get cool at this high elevation at night compared to the hot coastal areas of Bali. Check that your accommodation has blankets and or heating or come prepared. Most of the hotels have gardens with beautiful scenery (lake as foreground or background), but they have no air conditioning, so hotel prices are relatively low compared to Kuta.

There are many options in terms of price and possibilities for accommodation in Bedugul and surroundings and booking is not essential but in some cases, it may be advised. There are many hotels with low occupancy, even in the peak season, resulting in quiet nights without nightlife.

Connect
The area code for Bedugul is 0368.

There is a public telephone office at Bukit Mungsu Market in Candikuning, but internet facilities are thin on the ground and your best bet is to look for WiFi signs at local cafes.

Go next

 * The north coast centres of Lovina, Singaraja and Pemuteran are easily reached from Bedugul by car, motorbike and bus.
 * A journey back south to Denpasar and beyond will take 1 hour plus.
 * The Jatiluwih route can easily be combined with a visit to Pura Luhur Batukaru, near Wongayagede village in the Tabanan area.

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Beebe

Beebe is in the Central region of Arkansas.

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Beechworth

Beechworth is a town in the High Country of the state of Victoria in Australia. It is notable for its historical precinct and associations with outlaw bushranger Ned Kelly.

Get in
Beechworth can be reached by road from the Hume Freeway at Wangaratta or Wodonga.

Get around
There's no car hire in Beechworth. You'll need your own vehicle or simply walk.

History
The historic precinct contains a number of well-preserved grand buildings from the gold-rush times, and walking among them is like stepping back to the prosperous times of this town.

 * Ned Kelly cell

Do

 * Cycle, The old railway line from Beechworth to Wangaratta and also to Bright has been converted into a fully paved railtrail. . There is a downhill cycle from Beechworth, and it would be quite possible to cycle from Beechworth to Everton for lunch and return in a day. Bicycles can be easily hired from Beechworth for the trip.

Eat

BLYNZZ Coffee Roasters for the best coffee in town. These guys focus on coffee and are a speciality coffee roaster. BLYNZZ are at 43 Ford St, just up the hill.

Go next

 * Wangaratta

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Beed

Beed is a city in Marathwada. It has a few interesting monuments that justify a stopover, possibly even with an overnight stay.

Understand
Bid was founded in the 13th century. The residents are not used to foreign travellers and are happy about the interest in their city.

Get in

 * Latur Airport is the nearest airport
 * Bid is not on a railway line.
 * The bus station is not far from the city centre in the west of the city.

Buildings
Heading north-west from Kankaleshwar Temple towards the river bank, well-preserved sections of the city fortifications and the Kotwali Gate can be seen.

Parli Vaijnath
The name of the town symbolizes the Jyotirlinga. There is a shakti peeth of Goddess Yogeshwari which has a prominent place.

Parli Vaijnath is has one of the main thermal power stations, which is only open for the public on the Vijayadashami (Dashera).

In Parli Vaijnath there are many more temples the prominent of these are: Dakshinmukhi Ganesh Mandir (the idol of Ganesha is without the trunk), Shani Mandir, Zuralya Gopinath Mandir, Vitthal Mandir, Rajasthani Balaji Mandir, Sant Jagmitra Maharaj Mandir, sopan kaka mandir, Kalratri Devi, Ayappa Mandir.

In Parli there are main three holy water Tirthas (Harihar, Narayan, and Markendya Tirth) which are having very great importance in Puranas also. There is a well developed garden on the hill behind the temple known as Meru Parvat from where you can have a very great view of the town.

There is very famous goddess temple known as Dongar Tukai on the hill 5 km away from the main city. There is one more Shiva Temple in Jirewadi around 5-6 km away from the main city known as Someshwar which very famous. The main importance of this place is that even the Someshwar linga is on the hill still there is always water 12 months in a year around the linga without known source.

Parli Vaijnath is well connected by rail and road. There is a good network of South Central Railway and State Transport Bus Service.

Sleep

 * Hotel Atithi, south of the bus station

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