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Portsmouth

Portsmouth (pronounced "ports-muth" and nicknamed "Pompey") is a large city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Portsmouth plays a major role in British history, especially naval history. Its rich heritage offers a variety of attractions, including the Historical Dockyard, which houses some of the most historical warships in the world – HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship used at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, and the Mary Rose, a Tudor-era warship. Portsmouth has two cathedrals, including the Romanesque Portsmouth Cathedral, 12 museums, most of which are free, and two theatres. The city offers excellent shopping facilities in the Gunwharf Quays complex, home to a variety of designer stores including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Barbour, as well as the striking landmark Spinnaker Tower, which offers excellent views of the Solent and City. Portsmouth is also known for its literary history, as the birthplace of Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian era novelist, and the pioneering engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Other famous figures to have lived here are HG Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling. The city is well served by three musical venues, The Wedgewood Rooms, Guildhall and Pyramids, which regularly host major musical and comedy acts.

Understand
The majority of the city of Portsmouth lies on Portsea Island, though it is separated from the mainland only by a roughly 30-m wide stretch of seawater, so is perhaps more accurately thought of as a peninsula. Historically, Portsmouth has long been an important naval port and builds on its rich heritage with memorials, museums, trails and the fascinating Historic Dockyard. It has of seafront, including pebbled beaches. It is a university city, home to the University of Portsmouth, and has a large multicultural student population.

Portsmouth has a population of 200,000 people and is the most densely populated city in the UK, outside of certain parts of London. The entire Portsmouth Urban Area is home to more than 442,000 people.

Visitor information

 * Visit Portsmouth website

By train
has National Rail trains run frequently from London Waterloo and take between 1 hr 30 min and 1 hr 40 min via Haslemere. Or about 2 hr 10 min via Winchester (you may arrive earlier by taking a later train via Haslemere than going via Winchester). A cheap day single is about £33. Other major services include Brighton (1 hr 40 min), Cardiff (3 hr 10 min) via Bath and Bristol; and Southampton (1 hour). There are also direct trains from Gatwick Airport (1 hr 20 min). Alight at Portsmouth & Southsea station for Portsmouth City Centre shopping, Portsmouth Guildhall and a short walk to the seafront.

Alight at for the Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays, the Spinnaker Tower and ferries to the Isle of Wight.

Alight at for Fratton Park football stadium.

is in the northeast of the city. lt serves the local industrial estates and most visitors would have no reason to alight here unless they are visiting Portsmouth Rugby Club. Some trains do not stop at this station.

When departing by train those unfamiliar with the stations can easily miss them even when only a few feet away. Portsmouth Harbour is behind the bus station at The Hard. Portsmouth & Southsea is easily found at the bottom of Commercial Road if you look out for the railway bridge just south of the building. Fratton can be found to the east of the road bridge at the bottom of Fratton Road and north of the roundabout between Victoria Road North and Goldsmith Avenue. The less frequented Hilsea Station is underneath the road bridge at Norway Road and Cosham station is on the Cosham High Street.

By car
Portsmouth is easily accessible by car via the M275 the M27 and A27. From London, take the A3 or M3 south. As Portsmouth is an island city, routes in and out are limited, and so congestion can be a problem, especially during rush hour. The large majority of residential roads have a 20 mph (~32 km/h) speed limit.

Parking is plentiful on the street (about £1/hr) and in pay-and-display car parks. The city centre and Gunwharf Quays both have multi-storey car parks, and Southsea has on-street parking. Some roads have a time limit on parking for non-residents and these limits are enforceable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Portsmouth has a Park & Ride scheme allowing parking for a reasonable cost and free bus travel to the city centre and The Hard. The buses run until the early or late evening depending on the day. There is no access for cars from the Park & Ride car parks into the city proper - only buses are permitted to leave the car parks in this direction - this is to avoid residential roads being used as rat runs by cars entering the city.

If you stroll a little away from the city centre and tourist hot spots (sometimes just around the corner in Southsea), parking can be found for free or in time-limited bays.

Motorcycles can park without a resident's permit and within the marked bays. Gunwharf Quays also has a dedicated motorcycle bay in the underground car park.

If you're visiting the university, you can obtain day car passes from University House. However, the car parks are very busy during term time.

By bus
Local bus routes stretch as far afield as Havant and Southampton. Day passes can be bought for £3.70 which allows unlimited travel in the Portsmouth City area or £4.80 for the whole of Hampshire.

National Express travels into the Hard (a few hundred yards from the harbour and historic dockyard) with links to many of the country's major cities.

By boat
Since Portsmouth is the 'Waterfront City', there are numerous options for arriving by boat from near and far.

From France
There are ferry services from four ports in Normandy and Brittany. Cross Channel ferry services operate out of the Portsmouth International Port located at the end of the M275 motorway
 * Caen
 * Brittany Ferries, up to 3 a day, 5 hr 45 min
 * Cherbourg
 * Condor Ferries, 1 Sunday service, 5 hr
 * Brittany Ferries, 1 a day, 3-hr fast service
 * Le Havre
 * Brittany Ferries 1 a day, 8 hr 15 min overnight
 * Saint-Malo
 * Brittany Ferries, up to 2 a day, 9 hr overnight or in the daytime

From Spain
There are services from two ports in northern Spain (the Basque Country and Cantabria).
 * Bilbao
 * Brittany Ferries, 'cruise style' 2 a week (W: 24 hr, and Su: 32 hr), 'économie' 1 a week (Tu: 28 hr).
 * Santander
 * Brittany Ferries, 3 a week (Tu F Su: 24 hr).

From the Channel Islands
There are services from the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
 * Guernsey
 * Condor Ferries, 1 a day, 6 hr 30 min
 * Jersey
 * Condor Ferries, 1 a day, 10 hr 30 min

From the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is under 60 min by ferry or 10 min by hovercraft.
 * Fishbourne
 * Wightlink, ever 30 min, journey time 35 min
 * Ryde
 * Wightlink, every 30 min, journey time 10 min
 * Hovertravel, every 30 min, journey time 10 min.

From Gosport
The Gosport Ferry runs every 7 min at peak times and every 15 min at other times until midnight for £3.30 return. The Gosport Ferry service docks at the transport hub by Portsmouth Harbour station.

From Hayling Island
The Hayling Ferry is a foot and cyclist ferry from Ferry Point on Hayling Island to Eastney that typically runs hourly for £5.50 return.

By plane
The nearest airport is, around 20 mi (32 km) from Portsmouth in Eastleigh. Over 47 European and domestic destinations are served from here. From the airport it is simple to get to Portsmouth by train, traveling from Southampton Airport Parkway and changing at either Southampton Central or Eastleigh.

By bus
Several bus companies operate within Portsmouth and the surrounding areas: First Bus Solent and Stagecoach South

A day travel ticket can be bought for £4.50 for First Bus only. It is also possible to travel between the harbour and the city centre using the train. It is a compact, flat city however, and nowhere is a very long walk. There are two local minicab companies - City Wide Taxis (more than 90 vehicles) and Aquacars (more than 700 vehicles) that can be prebooked and many actual taxis that can be flagged down in the street or found and taxi ranks scattered around the city.Uber operates in the city.

At night, if you can find an elevated position you can navigate via the chain of blue lights along the seafront, to the south.

Here are some of the local names for the areas which may be useful for people visiting

 * The Hard is the area around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Harbour Train and Bus Stations.
 * Old Portsmouth/Sallyport/Spice Island, the area around the Anglican Cathedral Square and Round Tower, Camber Dock and along the sea walls.
 * Southsea, the area next to the sea at the southern end of the island and it stretches further north to include Southsea Town Centre (Palmerston, Elm, Marmion and Albert Roads).
 * Commercial Road, the city centre, and the main shopping and market street, home of Cascades shopping mall.
 * Fratton, the area north of Southsea and east of Commercial Road (really useful only if you are attending a football match at Fratton Park or changing trains at Fratton Station)

Do

 * Follow the Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade, a self-guided walk with information along the way -- look for the chain in the pavement.
 * Follow the Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade, a self-guided walk with information along the way -- look for the chain in the pavement.

Eat
Portsmouth has hundreds of restaurants catering to all tastes. Towards Fareham, the marina Port Solent offers a variety of restaurants in a pleasant environment with a multiplex movie theatre nearby, and ample (free) onsite parking.

Budget
Throughout the town you find the known restaurants like Taco Bell, JD Wetherspoon and Greggs (bakery).

Mid-range
Best places for curry: Portsmouth offers a variety of Indian restaurants thanks to its prominent Asian community. The best places are Albert road where the curries are cheap as there is a restaurant literally every couple of shops, and Palmerston road which is more expensive.

Drink

 * Guildhall Walk and around the railway station has bars such as Walkabout, Yates and Wetherspoons, and clubs Route 66 and Babylon. The area is well-policed but keep your wits about you.

Southsea
Albert Road is main drag, with student pubs, wine bars, cafe-bars and Indian restaurants.

Palmerston Road also has several and is more up-market with the establishments tables in the road:

Gunwharf Quays
This area has over 20 bars and restaurants, many with waterfront views:

Sleep
Accommodation in Portsmouth can be browsed online via the official VisitPortsmouth website and the Visitor Info Centre can make bookings/check availability on your behalf: +44 23 9282 6722.

Stay safe
As with most other large English cities, there can be a problem with violence around the city centre at weekends, around pub and club closing times (around 11PM and 2AM), but with a little common sense, the risk is minor. The same applies to the big pub-laden street of Albert Road in Southsea, where drunk people abound and the pavements are relatively narrow.

The area along Southsea seafront can be very quiet and secluded at nights, as it's no longer the bustling nightlife area that it used to be. You should be cautious.

The main place to avoid is Somerstown, the high-rise council estate to the south of the city centre, especially after dark. Somerstown is one of the most deprived places in the country, and consequently it is one of the main, if not the main hotspot for crime in the city, and it is very much best avoided. Somewhat luckily, a tourist has precisely zero reasons to want or need to go there - so don't. If your walking route takes you through Somerstown, choose a different route. Buckland, situated to the north of the city centre, should also be avoided at night - similar caveats apply.

More generally, petty crime is an ongoing concern in the city. Nothing should be left on display in vehicles and it's sensible to park your car in a Park Marque scheme facility (ask at the Visitor Info Centre +44 23 9282 6722).

There is an intense, long-standing and exceptionally bitter football rivalry between Portsmouth FC and Southampton FC, tying into a bitter rivalry between the cities more generally. Most residents do not care particularly much about this rivalry, but those who do care really care, rather passionately. Wearing a Southampton football top may cause you some problems in the city; in fact, anything with red and white vertical stripes (Southampton's colours) is probably a bad idea. This goes quintuple on days on which Southampton and Portsmouth play each other; wearing Southampton kit in these circumstances is quite likely to get you assaulted if you walk into the wrong pub. Complimenting Southampton or denigrating Portsmouth in comparison to Southampton is also quite likely to cause your evening to take a turn for the worse depending on who you do it around.

Connect
As of May 2022, Portsmouth has 5G from all UK carriers.

Go next

 * Gosport shares the harbour with Portsmouth and can be reached by a short ferry ride from Portsmouth Harbour station. Home of Explosion: Museum of Naval Firepower and the Royal Naval Submarine Museum.
 * Winchester, the former English capital, is a beautiful city worth a visit. Excellent restaurants, interesting shops and the famous cathedral.
 * Chichester housing a lovely city centre and impressive cathedral
 * Emsworth is a small fishing town, a nice retreat year round. The food festival is in the first week of September.
 * New Forest, on the other side of Southampton, is one of the nicest rural getaways in England.
 * Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire and Westquay is the South's premier shopping centre.
 * Isle of Wight is a genteel place reached by ferry, usually from Southampton.
 * Brighton - One direct train per hour takes 80 minutes to this buzzy resort.
 * Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands are reached by ferry from Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Portsmouth:

Canada

 * Portsmouth, Kingston (Ontario) - A former village in southeastern Ontario

Dominica

 * Portsmouth (Dominica) - A city on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean.

United Kingdom

 * Portsmouth - A waterfront city in England that is well known for its naval history and the Spinnaker Tower.

United States of America

 * Portsmouth (New Hampshire) - A city in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Portsmouth (Ohio) - A city in Ohio.
 * Portsmouth (Virginia) - A city in the state of Virginia.
 * Portsmouth (Rhode Island) - A town in Rhode Island.

Portsmouth

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Portsmouth (Dominica)

Portsmouth is a city in Dominica in the Caribbean.

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An old British Fort is located on the north-west coast at Portsmouth. A small fee may be charged. Expect to spend 1-2 hours at the site.

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Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Portsmouth is the third oldest city in the USA and is prominent in New Hampshire's seacoast region.

Understand
Settled in 1623, as Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth is a historic seaport that boasts an intriguing mix of the old and the new. As one of the oldest cities in the US, it was founded just three years after the settlement at Plymouth MA, the city has a walkable scale that is more often seen in European villages than in US cities.

The city sits 2 miles inland from the sea, on the safe deep harbor waters of the Piscataqua river. Its history as a seaport is an integral part of understanding Portsmouth today and yesterday. The city once was home to the founder of the US Navy, John Paul Jones, whose historic house still stands and is open to the public. It continues to be home to the Portsmouth Shipyard, where the HMS Falkland was built in 1690 for the British Navy and continues today, more than three centuries later, as a Navy shipyard that repairs and upgrades Los Angeles class nuclear submarines.

Today, the city's economy is a mix of the traditional with tugboats pulling in large ships to haul scrap material, fishman still plying the waters from Pierce Island, and new economy jobs in software and biotech at Lonza Biologics which is now one of the area's largest employers.

It is also the center of a growing metropolitan region, often called, "The Seacoast," that is home to 125,000 and includes the coastal towns of Rye, Hampton, and Newcastle in New Hampshire and Kittery and York in Maine, as well as the inland cities of Rochester and Dover, NH. This region is known for its high quality of life and ranks as the 16th safest region in the United States according to Morgan Quitno's 2003 report.

Although the city has attracted an influx of newer residents who have come for the small town with big city amenities in the midst of an area of great natural beauty, the city still retains a good measure of stubborn independent spirit. If you doubt this, pick up a copy of the local weekly newspaper, the New Hampshire Gazette, which is free around town and take in the local view.

Today, you will still find an old styled barbershop as well as upscale coffee shops, a shop selling handmade gourmet chocolates across from a cooperative art gallery, and a slick seafood restaurant that could be in LA (the owners were from LA) next to place called the Friendly Toast that is decorated with 70s kitsch purchased on eBay.

In this friendly small town you will also find an easily digestible mix of small town vibe combined with cultural, dining, shopping, and nightlife variety that is usually only found in more urban settings. The downtown contains Strawberry Banke, a living history museum, Prescott Park a beautiful urban park, and a number of riverside bars and restaurants to while away the day. If you want to get away from downtown, within a few miles are several ocean side parks that have facilities and beaches, often built around a historic fort, usually including a charming view of a lighthouse and sailboats.

To take maximum advantage, slow down and explore the city on foot. Take the time to linger a bit and talk to the locals walking their dog or the visitor relaxing at a sidewalk cafe. This is the best way to get a feel for the strong sense of place that has made Portsmouth a vibrant community both in the past and today.

By plane
Portsmouth is primarily accessible by flights into Manchester and Portland, both an hour by car, or Boston, roughly an hour car ride in good traffic, or an hour and a half by train. Frequent buses on C&J travel between Boston's Logan Airport and South Station to the Portsmouth Transportation Center.
 * Manchester Airport
 * Portland International Jetport
 * Logan International Airport

By train
Buses to Portsmouth are also available from Boston's South Station train depot, which is serviced by Amtrak and the MBTA.

By car
Portsmouth is primarily accessible via Interstate 95 from the north and south. Coming from anywhere outside of New England requires travel on the Massachusetts Turnpike, Interstate 90, a toll interstate, east towards Worcester and Boston. Exit the pike onto I-290N through Worcester and onto I-495N, which connects to I-95. I-95 is a toll road through New Hampshire, charging $2.00 both ways at Hampton, NH. Interstate 95 runs through Portsmouth and into Kittery, Maine.

By bus
Note: The (185 Grafton Rd, off I-95 northbound exit 3 or southbound exit 3A) is 3 miles outside town, with no obvious signed walking route, and infrequent bus service (no buses on Sunday). If you don't have a car, the staff in the bus station can call a taxi for you, expect to pay $15-20 to downtown. Don't forget to get the taxi number so that you can get back!

By car
Cars work best for navigating the New Hampshire seacoast region. Highways are well maintained and convenient, though the summer months see a major influx of tourists and congestion on I-95 occurs frequently. The cities in the region experience moderate traffic, except for the beaches during prime times such as early afternoon, which get very crowded.

By trolley
Portsmouth and surrounding areas are serviced by a free COAST trolley during the summer and fall. The trolleys are convenient and make many stops in the area.

By bike
Bicycles are also a very effective means to see the area, see the Seacoast Area Bicycle Routes.

On foot
The city of Portsmouth is small and the major historical points of interest are easily visited on foot. Most downtown establishment will have one of the free local maps available that make touring the downtown on foot easy. You could also walk along the Portsmouth Harbor Trail.

Downtown
A few Hotels and several B&Bs are right downtown -

Around town
The best value hotels are slightly farther out, a mile or two, and require a short ride to get downtown -

Go next
Kittery is a few minutes' drive from Market Square, across Memorial Bridge/US1.

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Portsmouth (Ohio)

Portsmouth is a city in Southwest Ohio, it is the county seat of Scioto County. Portsmouth is full of history so take time to visit the antique shops, cafes and pubs in the Bonneyfiddle District. One of the main attractions in Portsmouth is the 2,200-foot floodwall mural painted by famed artist Robert Dafford. It is truly amazing and unique.

Get in

By car, Portsmouth can be accessed using U.S. Route 23 (North/South) and U.S. Route 52 (East/West).

Greyhound serves Portsmouth by bus.

Travelling by own boat is quite popular along the Ohio river and nearby Scioto river is popular for canoeing.

Amtrak serves the city via its thrice-weekly Cardinal train, running between Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Trains call in the small town of South Shore, Kentucky, just across the Ohio river.

Get around
Other than a couple cab companies, there are no forms of public transit. Although, a traveler can easily walk to many locations downtown.

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Sleep
Chain hotels are located in the north side of the city and in nearby Wheelersburg, east of Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth (Rhode Island)

Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. It is a small quaint town with a strong sense of community that has a lot of history for any traveler to discover. It was settled in 1638 by a group of religious dissenters from Boston, including Dr. John Clarke, William Coddington, and Anne Hutchinson.

Get in
Though it is on an island, Portsmouth is most readily accessible from RI Rt. 138.

Avoid the traffic on West Main Road by taking a left onto Access Road (next to a Courtyard Marriott) and follow. Go down a hill and take a slight right onto Defense Road. Follow until taking a sharp right ontp Stringham Road, which will bring you back up to West Main Road. By taking this quiet, scenic road, you bypass traffic and the commercialized portion of West Main Road.

Get around
As it is a small, quaint town, it is easiest to get around Portsmouth by car. Unlike a more metropolitan city which can easily be navigated on foot or by public transportation, Portsmouth is far too rural and suburban to rely on these types of transportation.

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) does, however, have buses running to and from Portsmouth.

See

 * Portsmouth Abbey Wind Turbine The Abbey is home to Rhode Island's first wind turbine. The blades first started turning on March 31, 2006. Within the first year, the turbine generated 1.3 million kWh of "clean" electricity and supplied 39.35 percent of the school's electrical energy use. This successful trend has continued.

Go next

 * Newport: The breathtaking and beautiful town located right on the shore. Attractions of all kinds: streets filled with shopping, the town is surrounded by the beach, arts and theatre to add to the culture aspect of this well known spot. Go to their website, click on “things to do” and you will see an events calendar to your left. Check it out and plan a trip!
 * University of Rhode Island: 30 minutes away.  Sporting events, concerts at the Ryan Center and around the beautiful campus.  Make sure to check out the school’s website to see what’s happening at URI.
 * Providence: The state capital can either drive or take the RIPTA to experience a wide range of culture through various entertainment establishments or take the day to shop around the eclectic area.
 * Bristol: Visit this small, patriotic town on the Fourth of July and you’ll think you’re at the Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Bristol has hosted the oldest Independence Day parade in the nation, comparing to nothing else.

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Portsmouth (Virginia)

Portsmouth is in Virginia, within the United States of America.

Get in
Portsmouth is primarily served by Norfolk Airport and to a lesser extent, Newport News/Williamsburg Airport.

By boat
Take a ferry from Norfolk.

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Go next

 * Norfolk, just across the Elizabeth River
 * Chesapeake
 * Suffolk
 * Virginia Beach

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Port Stanley

There's more than one place called Port Stanley:

Canada

 * Port Stanley (Ontario) - a village in Elgin County, Southwestern Ontario.

Falkland Islands

 * Stanley (Falkland Islands) (formerly Port Stanley) - the capital

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Port Stanley (Ontario)

Port Stanley is a village of about 2,100 people (2016) in Elgin County, Southwestern Ontario.

Understand
Port Stanley has a large sheltered harbour that supported trade in coal and wood between Southwestern Ontario and the United States. Today, most of these facilities are dormant, but a commercial freshwater fishery operates from the harbour.

History
The site of Port Stanley was part of an important early route from Lake Erie to other inland waterways for a succession of explorers and travellers of the 17th and 18th centuries. It was an important landing point and camping spot. Adrien Jolliet, brother of Louis Jolliet, landed at this location in 1669 during the first exploration of the Great Lakes by Europeans. Other notable visitors included François Dollier de Casson and René de Bréhant de Galinée (1670), Jean-Baptiste Céloron de Blainville (1749) and Sir William Johnson (1761). In commemoration of this role, a site bounded by Bridge, Main and Colbourne Streets was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923, and was marked with a cairn.

A settlement named Kettle Creek was founded here in 1812 by Lieutenant-Colonel John Bostwick. Around 1824, it was renamed Port Stanley after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who had visited nearby Port Talbot. Lord Stanley later became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the father of Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, Governor General of Canada, ice hockey enthusiast and donor of the first Stanley Cup in 1893,

Get in
Port Stanley is 42 km south of London. Take Highway 401 to exit 177A and head south on Col. Talbot Rd. (Highway 4) towards St. Thomas. After passing St. Thomas, continue south for another 15 km to reach Port Stanley.

Parking on east side of the harbour is free. Parking on west side is free from October 1 to April 30, otherwise the parking is $4/hr up to a maximum of $20.

Get around

 * Dockside Cabs, +1 519-782-3855

See

 * Lifting bridge across Kettle Creek
 * Lifting bridge across Kettle Creek
 * Lifting bridge across Kettle Creek
 * Lifting bridge across Kettle Creek
 * Lifting bridge across Kettle Creek

Do

 * Enjoy small town village life, leave the car parked, all amenities within walking distance.

Eat
Fresh Lake Erie Perch is featured on every menu in town.

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Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a coastal area surrounding the Port Stephens Bay, just north of Newcastle in New South Wales.

Understand
The area is very popular for its breathtaking coastal scenery, protected waters at the bay, good fishing, and the opportunity to watch whales during the migration season and the resident dolphins.

Oddly, there is no port at Port Stephens, nor any town of that name: the name applies to both the entire peninsula and the bay north of it (Port Stephens Bay). The largest settlements are and, both near the northeast tip.

By car
The most convenient means of transport into the area is by car. From Newcastle, just take the B63 north, and go for about 45 mins to an hour, depending on where in Newcastle you are. The B63 is mostly just a suburban road, but north of Salt Ash, there is a 100km/h speed limit, with two lanes each way making it feel like a motorway.

From Sydney, it's about 2:30 to Port Stephens along the A1 if the traffic gods are in your favor.

By train
If coming from Sydney, then the train to Newcastle is a good option in terms of speed and cost. From there, Port Stephens is a 30-minute drive by taxi or otherwise bus options are available.

By plane
Newcastle Airport is only 30-minute drive away via B63 and has connections to many large cities on the east coast. Sydney Airport is about 2.5 hours away by car.

Get around
As with most rural destinations in Australia, your best option is usually by car. The area can be cycled however.

See

 * Tomaree National Park contains various points of interest, particularly in the parts of Port Stephens that are still covered in vegetation.
 * Tomaree National Park contains various points of interest, particularly in the parts of Port Stephens that are still covered in vegetation.
 * Tomaree National Park contains various points of interest, particularly in the parts of Port Stephens that are still covered in vegetation.
 * Tomaree National Park contains various points of interest, particularly in the parts of Port Stephens that are still covered in vegetation.

Whale watching
Whale watching cruises leave from Nelson Bay and are well worth it in the seasons that humpbacks pass by (May to November). You may also see dolphins and penguins. There is a variety of vessels and price ranges to choose from at the marina.

Dolphin watching
There is a colony of resident dolphins that can be seen from the beaches or from the popular cruises that leave from Nelson Bay. The best season to watch dolphins is from the end of November to May.

Scuba diving
Nelson Bay has some of the best shore dives in New South Wales and attracts scuba divers keen to photograph the varied macro sea life at the sites of Fly Point and Halifax. The following dive shops offer gear rental, tank refill, and diving courses.

Sand dune tours
Several operators at Birubi Beach offer tours of Stockton Beach's sand dunes by 4WD or camel. Options include sledding down sand dunes and visits to picturesque, abandoned Tin City.

The dunes can get ferociously hot (50°C+) in the heat of summer, so the best time to go is actually winter, ideally after rain since this compacts the sand and lets you slide better.

Sleep

Port Stephens is a popular weekend getaway for Sydneysiders and there's plenty of accommodation options, especially in the higher price brackets. Prices are high in peak seasons but there are good discounts to be had off-season.

Connect
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone all have minimum 4G in Port Stephens. Some have 5G in certain spots.

Go next

 * Newcastle
 * Hunter Valley

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Portstewart

Portstewart is a beach resort, historically in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. The town is in Causeway Coast and Glens District, and in 2011 had a population of 8003. It was a small fishing village until it grew up as a resort in Victorian times, and is now encrusted by holiday homes. The beach is the main attraction, and a few miles east of town are the big tourist sights of the Causeway Coast.

Get in
From Belfast take the hourly train to Coleraine (heading for Derry) and change for the bus.

Bus 140a runs a triangle from Coleraine to Portstewart (15 min), Portrush and back to Coleraine; 140b is the reverse triangle. It's every 20 min M-F, hourly Sa, every two hours Sunday.

Change at Portrush for Bus 402 along the coast to Bushmills, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Bridge and Ballycastle.

Goldline Express 278 runs in university term-time, with one bus Su-F from Monaghan via Armagh, Moy, Dungannon, Cookstown, Magherafelt, Garvagh, Coleraine and Ulster University to Portstewart and Portrush.

By road from Belfast follow M2 / A26 to Coleraine, bypass it on the ring road, then follow Cromore Rd north.

Get around
Walk everywhere, especially the Strand. See above for the triangle bus route 140.

See

 * is a two-mile spit with a sandy beach backed by grassed-over sandhills. Behind is the golf club and the River Bann, which flows out at the west end of the spit; there's no footbridge or ferry across to Castlerock. The Strand is the town's main beach (the Promenade beach is rocky except for one small corner) so it's a popular destination for kiddy-bathing. The area is owned by the National Trust: it's free to access dawn to dusk but you pay for parking, on the beach itself. Traditionally you could drive further up the Strand but that's no longer allowed, and in early 2021 you must pre-book your parking space to ensure distancing.
 * Diversity Park is the large park and playground outside the Arts Centre, open in daylight hours.
 * Agherton Old Cemetery opposite Diversity Park has old gravestones and a ruined church. It was once the focus of Agherton or Ballyaghran village, which now lies beneath suburbs, with the modern cemetery east side of the main road.
 * Agherton Old Cemetery opposite Diversity Park has old gravestones and a ruined church. It was once the focus of Agherton or Ballyaghran village, which now lies beneath suburbs, with the modern cemetery east side of the main road.

Do

 * The Anchor at 86 The Promenade is an entertainment complex including Anchor Bar, Anchor Bistro and Anchorage Inn, see Sleep.
 * The Ulster Way circles the province. Locally the best section is the waymarked trail east along the coast to Portrush, Bushmills and Giant's Causeway; you could walk one way and ride the bus back. To the west you have to trudge for some miles along ratty roads before you regain the trail at Castlerock.
 * Northwest 200 is a motorbike race held in May on a triangular on-road circuit between Coleraine, Portrush and Portstewart. The next is probably 5-11 May 2024, tbc.
 * Red Sails Festival is held in late July.
 * Red Sails Festival is held in late July.

Buy

 * Tesco is at 164 Coleraine Rd opposite Flowerfield Arts Centre. It's open M-Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 1-6PM.

Eat

 * The Promenade is the main eating strip, with several fast food places.

 * Harry's Shack is a popular seafood restaurant by the Strand car park, open daily 10AM-11PM.
 * Harry's Shack is a popular seafood restaurant by the Strand car park, open daily 10AM-11PM.
 * Harry's Shack is a popular seafood restaurant by the Strand car park, open daily 10AM-11PM.
 * Harry's Shack is a popular seafood restaurant by the Strand car park, open daily 10AM-11PM.
 * Harry's Shack is a popular seafood restaurant by the Strand car park, open daily 10AM-11PM.

Drink

 * And see above for Anchor complex, and see Bushmills for the famous local whiskey.
 * And see above for Anchor complex, and see Bushmills for the famous local whiskey.

Sleep

 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.
 * Lots more accommodation in Portrush 3 miles east.

Connect
Portstewart and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of July 2022, 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Portrush east along the coast is the start of the big tourist trail of Bushmills, Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Bridge, with Dark Hedges a few miles inland.
 * Castlerock is the next resort west across the River Bann.
 * Coleraine is a market town with the Iron Age fort of Moundsandell.

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Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida.

Get in
The closest airports in the area are the Apalachicola Municipal airport located about 17 miles southeast of Port St Joe in Apalachicola, Florida, the Panama City Northwest Florida International Airport  located approximately 60 miles northwest of Port St Joe in Panama City, Florida, the Tallahassee Regional airport  located roughly 69 miles northeast of Port St Joe in Tallahassee, Florida, and finally the Marianna Municipal airport  located around 71 miles north of Port St Joe in Marianna, Florida.

Get around
The preferred mode of transportation in Port St. Joe is the golf cart.

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Port St Johns

Port St Johns is a town on the Wild Coast of South Africa.

Renowned worldwide for its open beaches, awesome weather and wild waters, Port St Johns and the Wild Coast offer visitors to South Africa an opportunity to experience unspoiled Africa.

Visitors to the small town of Port St Johns will encounter an eclectic mix of local characters and African flair. The friendly chaos of this bustling coastal community is inviting and mesmerizing. Many visitors describe their experiences here as “distinctly African”; striking a balance between the changing face of rural South Africa and traditional recognition of the past.

By bus
The fastest way to get in and out of Port St Johns is catch a taxi from the Rank in Port St Johns to Durban. Takes about 4 hours and is about R110.

The Baz Bus runs along the Wild Coast on its way between Port Elizabeth and Durban making it one of the best options in this part of the country for the more pampered traveller. The Baz Bus does not serve Port St Johns and a drop off for the Port St Johns hostels is made at Mthatha.

Best public transport from Mthatha to Port St Johns is on the public taxis (R31 each way.) Catch a taxi from Circus Triangle (ask anywhere in town and someone will guide you) or phone the Port St Johns backpacker operation ahead of time and they will organise collection for you.

However, on the whole public transport, apart from the ever present day-time-only taxis, in the Wild Coast is sparse.

By car
There are two ways to get to Port St Johns by road. On the R61 from Mthatha the N2 highway to Durban or East London) or in a winding route north-east to Port Edward on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

Cars can be rented at the Mthatha airport.

By plane
Fly directly in to Port St Johns and land on top of Mount Theisger.

There is an airport in Mthatha serviced by the national airline SA Airlink from Durban International Airport or Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport direct to Mthatha.

Get around

 * Walk around town
 * Drive the Wild Coast
 * Take a ferry on the river
 * Hiking
 * Bushwalk
 * Birdwatching

See

 * Explore Second Beach and Silaka Nature Reserve by foot
 * Visit town and the Lighthouse by foot
 * Do Mpantu and Agate Terrace by vehicle
 * Visit the top of the town by vehicle - Gap and Airstrip
 * Visit the top of the town by foot - Sullivan or Thesiger walks
 * The River: canoeing, lunch at Mpantu and Sulphur Springs
 * Take a drive out of town to see Magwa Falls

Do

 * Angling. Sea fishing is a must do during your stay. The locals will be happy to show you the best places to catch a bite.
 * Surfing. Lifeguards on duty at 2nd Beach and Agate Terrace.
 * Diving. To dive at the Wild Coast is to discover the fascinating beauty of the underwater world - unspoilt, colourful, alive.
 * Horse riding. There are various places to hire horses in the area.
 * Walking. There are many hikes along the coast or in the mountains.
 * Hiking. The Wild Coast Hiking Trail offers backpackers some of the most spectacular coastal wilderness in southern Africa.
 * Birdwatching
 * Boardsailing
 * Boat trips
 * Canoeing
 * Beach combing and shelling
 * Golf

Volunteer
There are several small-scale volunteer programs in the area. Projects range from preschool, junior and secondary schools to after school and community projects.

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Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie is a sprawling tropical city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The population is 202,000 and 438,000 in its metropolitan area (2019). Residents refer to the city by its initials, PSL. The spring training home of the New York Mets, this city has many fun activities if you know where to look; the new downtown area is in its infancy, but once complete will bring more activities for residents and visitors.

Overview
Port St. Lucie is the largest city on a region known as the Treasure Coast, an area consisting of almost 600,000 people. Port St. Lucie is a coastal city on the Indian River Lagoon with many fun activities if you look around, like baseball, parks, bowling, and golf. With developments for a downtown area going into effect along US-1, PSL is modernizing one step at a time, though it maintains a suburban feel. It blossomed from a town of only 500 people in its first census in 1970 to a boom-town of 170,000 by 2010. Downtown is in its infancy of development, but plans have been revealed to build on the empty blocks surrounding the Civic Center.

A very special thing about Port St. Lucie is that it is the spring training home of the New York Mets; in First Data Field, the Mets play baseball against their Major League foes, like the Yankees and the Red Sox. The season normally lasts from January or February to late March to early April, when their minor league affiliates, the St. Lucie Mets, play in that very stadium.

The location of Port St. Lucie is roughly halfway between Orlando and West Palm Beach on the Turnpike, and halfway between WPB and Melbourne on the Space Coast on Interstate 95.

Climate
Like most of Florida, Port St. Lucie's climate is warm almost year round, except for the occasional cool winter day. The highest summer temperature recorded in the city was 101°F (38°C), and the lowest winter temperature recorded was 23°F (-5°C). Average temperatures in PSL through the year mostly range from the low 60s to the mid to high 80s. Those who plan to visit in the summer months should pack light, or lightly colored (white, light blue, etc.), T-shirts, shorts, and sneakers; sandals are also advised, weather permitting of course, but flip-flops aren't recommended.

By plane

 * Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach is the closest commercial airport to Port St. Lucie, serving the U.S. and from Bahamas.

Larger airports are further south or north, including:
 * Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is the closest large commercial hub to PSL.
 * Miami International Airport, busiest airport in Florida, serving the U.S. and the world.
 * Orlando International Airport, busiest airport in Central Florida, just a while up the Turnpike.

By car
PSL is easily accessible from many major Florida cities by car on three major highways: the Florida Turnpike, Interstate 95, and U.S. Highway 1. You can reach West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and other points in South Florida via Interstate 95, the Turnpike, and US 1; but if you want to get to Disney World, you can visit Orlando by Florida's Turnpike.

By I-95, you can exit to Port St. Lucie by these exits:

By Florida's Turnpike, you can get into Port St. Lucie by these exits: US Highway 1 spans entire length of the state, its route through the city extends from the Martin/St. Lucie County line to the south to Midway Road at the northern limits of the city. This stretch of US 1 is passes through town as Federal Highway which contains mostly strip malls and shopping centers.

By train
The closest train stations for the Amtrak Silver Service are in Okeechobee, West Palm Beach, and Orlando; the station in Sanford, is served by the Auto Train, a nonstop service from Lorton, Virginia (around Washington, DC) that carries the passengers' cars in specially designed autoracks. The nearest stations for Brightline are only in West Palm Beach and Orlando Airport which are in separate locations from Amtrak trains. There are no Amtrak Thruway connections to Port St Lucie or anywhere in Port St Lucie County from these Amtrak stations.

By car
Car is the easiest, if not only, way to get around Port St. Lucie. PSL is a relatively large city by area, so driving is the best option to get around. PSL stretches to all the way past I-95 to an in-city town called Tradition. The highways listed are also used to get around Port St. Lucie with ease, mostly US-1 and I-95; the Turnpike is rarely used due to it being a toll road, but it is used to avoid traffic and as a way to reach central Florida. There are no one-way streets in PSL, except for divided highways. There are only 4 major east-west routes throughout the city; including Crosstown Parkway, a six-lane thoroughfare that runs from US 1 to Interstate 95, which opened in 2019. At the intersection with Floresta Drive, there is a superstreet intersection that is considered to be an eyesore and a hindrance to navigation for those traveling on Floresta, so exercise caution in this area and follow all road signs.

There are two Enterprise rentals in the city. Uber now has service around the Central Atlantic Coast of Florida and the Heartland, serving from Daytona Beach to Sebring, PSL, and Moore Haven. Fares start at a base rate of $2, adding $1.80 for every mile and $0.20 for every minute.

By boat
Port St. Lucie has a small canal system that can be used to navigate the southern and central parts of the city, including River Park, with the river functioning as the central canal. Local marinas give you easy access to the river, which empties into the St. Lucie Inlet, which in turn takes you to the Atlantic.

Marinas in the area:

By bus
Port Saint Lucie offers limited, fixed-route bus service including connections to Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, and Vero Beach through the Area Regional Transit (ART). Service extends from 43rd Street in Vero Beach to Avenue D in Fort Pierce via the northern routes, and from St. Lucie West in Port St. Lucie to the Treasure Coast Square Mall in Jensen Beach.
 * Route 1 runs from the Treasure Coast Square Mall in Jensen Beach at the South End up US-1 to the Fort Pierce Intermodal Facility at the North End.
 * Route 4 runs around downtown Port St. Lucie in a "trolley-style" bus; the downtown area contains a hospital and the PSL Civic Center. The route extends from the PSL Civic Center to the Sam's Club on US-1.
 * Route 5 runs along Port St. Lucie and Gatlin Blvds, from PSL City Hall at the east end to "The Landing" strip mall on the west end.
 * Route 6 runs from the Prima Vista Crossings along Prima Vista Blvd/St. Lucie West Blvd, with the western terminus being the Hilton Garden Inn in St. Lucie West.
 * Route 8 runs along Airoso Blvd and 25th Street from the Port St. Lucie Community Center to the Fort Pierce Intermodal Facility.

See
Downtown PSL is in its infancy, and right now there is only the Civic Center as well as a few outlet stores. At the Civic Center, there have also been performances by local bands.

Port St. Lucie also houses part of a state nature preserve, as well as hiking trails near the St. Lucie River, and a botanical garden.

Do
Port St. Lucie has many fun activities if you know where to go. Here are some places and activities recommended by the city.
 * Go to a beach and catch a tan, or a wave.
 * Go boating in the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie River.
 * Go hunt for treasure on the coast of nearby Hutchinson Island.
 * Play golf at one of the beautiful PGA Golf Club courses.
 * Shop (and eat) in Tradition, an in-city suburb; this little town is part of PSL, and retains a small-town feel.

Parks
If you have children that really want to have fun, PSL has its own parks and recreation department and multiple playgrounds for them to play until nap time! Favorite parks among the residents include:

Sports
Believe it or not, Port St. Lucie has a major league sponsored baseball team known as the St. Lucie Mets; they play at Tradition Field in St. Lucie West, a major shopping and business center in the city. St. Lucie West is also home to a local PGA village, and a bowling alley.

Events and festivals
Most events in the Port St. Lucie area are in Tradition or St. Lucie West. If you find yourself in town, make sure to browse these fun events in the PSL area.

Buy
There are many shopping options in PSL, mostly concentrated in shopping centers. Some major stores include Wal-Mart, Target, Lowes, Home Depot, and Pier 1 Imports. There are many strip malls in the city and a large indoor shopping mall in neighboring Jensen Beach. Some of the original stores are tourist stores, mostly selling sundries or collectibles that have been here as long as the area was first known as Port St. Lucie.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.
 * Bealls stores are common in Florida, starting in 1915 during the Florida boom. Locations in St. Lucie West and outside of the Civic Center.

Eat
Most restaurants in Port St. Lucie are popular chain restaurants that are scattered on the more traveled roads like Port St. Lucie Blvd, Gatlin Blvd, US-1, and St. Lucie West Blvd. There is an amazingly large selection of restaurants scattered around the city:

Drink
On the Treasure Coast, alcohol is served in many restaurants, mostly sports bars and pubs; it is common to find beer and wine, but some bars serve mixed cocktails. PSL is not a city big on night life.

Sleep
If Port St. Lucie's fun activities tire you out, there are places for you to wind down, most of which are located by Interstate 95, including:

Stay safe

 * Driving -- Florida has "no fault" auto accident laws, which means you are responsible for up to $10,000 in damage to your car, even if you are not responsible for the accident. Make sure your rental car comes with collision insurance, or obtain separate insurance.  Florida also has a very high rate of auto fatalities, so take extra care on the roads. A lot of drivers in PSL can be very reckless at times and the amount of traffic is high for a city of its size.
 * Crime -- There is not much crime to worry about in Port St. Lucie depending on where you want to be. The safest areas tend to border I-95, the St. Lucie Inlet, and the St. Lucie River, as well as the St. Lucie West neighborhood. You may want to avoid staying in the Prima Vista Blvd area as well as the Lennard Road area; however, there are very few hotels in those areas.
 * Weather -- Here are the most common weather factors to look out for in Port St. Lucie:
 * Heat -- Most people are already aware that South Florida tends to get extremely hot during the summer months, so it would be best to stay hydrated and not leave anyone in the car. Even with the window cracked open for those in the car, it's not a smart idea; the internal temperature of a car can reach a maximum of over 100°F or 38°C, so make sure everyone is out of the car before locking. If one must be left in the car, leave the air conditioning on as a precautionary measure.
 * Hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornadoes are another thing to look out for during the summer. They may not be common, but you'll never know when the next will strike; it would be best to prepare for the worst in any part of Port St. Lucie because hurricanes are just as powerful on the land as they are on the water.
 * Lightning is a very common weather phenomenon in Florida; in fact, South Florida is considered the Lightning Capital of America, especially Tampa. If you're caught outside and hear the crackling, find shelter immediately, be it indoors or under a pavilion; if you're in the water, get out because water conducts electricity extremely well.

Cope
Port St. Lucie has a lot to help you get through your stay, including many grocery stores spread throughout the city, as well as clothing stores, a local paper, many churches, and three libraries in the city limits.

Newspapers
The St. Lucie News Tribune is the local paper, giving residents and visitors the news at local, national, and international levels, and it is available by subscription and able to be bought at the local Publix, Winn-Dixie, or many of the local grocery stores. They're even available in newspaper boxes near local businesses. USA Today and other national newspapers are also available in bigger stores.

Radio stations
There are lots of radio stations in the PSL area, playing various genres of music. The radio stations within the area include:
 * WFLM 104.5 "The Flame", the local rhythm and blues station, playing "the Hottest R&B hits and Oldies; the Heat is On!"; this station airs the Tom Joyner Morning Show every morning from Monday thru Friday from 6 to 10.
 * WJKD 99.7 "Jack FM", a national radio chain "playing what they want". They broadcast from Vero Beach playing music from the 1960s to the present, particularly pop and rock. Waves have been caught as far west as eastern Polk County.
 * WMBX 102.3 "The X", another R&B station, that broadcasts from Jensen Beach. They give the Steve Harvey Morning Show every weekday morning from 6 to 10, playing R&B of today and back in the day. Remember that they "live here, too."
 * WKGR 98.7 "The Gater", playing classic rock from the 1960s to the 90s (possibly early 2000s), from psychedelic rock to hair metal, from glam rock to grunge.
 * WHLG 101.3 "The Coast", playing music from the 1990s to the present, across varied genres, mostly consisting of today's pop music.
 * WQOL 103.7, playing classic hits.
 * WEAT 107.9 "Sunny 107.9", playing adult contemporary; though they broadcast from West Palm Beach, reception from the station reaches as far north as Vero Beach.

Religious services
There are many churches scattered around the city of Port St. Lucie, as well as a Jewish temple.

 * Temple Beth El Israel: 551 SW Bethany Drive. (772) 336-2424

Libraries
The St. Lucie County Library System serves the city of Port St. Lucie with 3 branches.

Go next
Port St. Lucie is truly a city for all ages; if you want to travel to another nearby city, here are some cities close by:

Treasure Coast

 * Fort Pierce, a little ways north; just take the highways listed in "Get in"
 * Jensen Beach, CDP suburb of Stuart and neighbor city of PSL; just take US-1 south
 * Sebastian, a small coastal town; treasure of the 1715 wreck found here, but much is left undiscovered
 * Stuart, the Sailfish Capital of the World and home to a waterpark
 * Vero Beach, in neighboring Indian River County, just take US-1 or I-95 north

Central Florida

 * Daytona Beach, referred to by visitors as the greatest beach in America; this city is home to one of the most recognized NASCAR races in America, the Daytona 500
 * Kissimmee, small town close to Orlando, up the Turnpike about an hour or two.
 * Melbourne, one of the closest cities to the Kennedy Space Center
 * Orlando, the Theme Park Capital of the World, just a while up the Turnpike
 * Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg are easy to get into; take I-95 to Vero Beach and take the exit at State Road 60. Enjoy Busch Gardens, the local Gasparilla festival, the Salvador Dali Museum, and the Clearwater Aquarium.

For cities farther north or south, I-95 and the Florida Turnpike are the fastest routes and most of these destinations can be reached within a few hours.
 * Jacksonville, the largest city in Florida, home to amazing architecture and breath-taking beaches
 * Miami, this metropolis is the self-proclaimed capital of South Florida, home to a large Hispanic population
 * Fort Lauderdale, major city on the Gold Coast, called the "Venice of America" because of the hundreds of miles of navigable waterways and canals
 * Key West, a small town and big vacation spot at the end of US-1; the southernmost point in the continental US.
 * St. Augustine, the first establishment by Europeans in America
 * Tallahassee, the proud capital of Florida, on the Panhandle

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Port Sudan

Port Sudan is a city in Sudan next to the Red Sea.

By road
Since a few years back there is now a tarred road linking Port Sudan to Khartoum via Atbara which passes through great scenery and passes the pyramids of Meroë Meroe. Make sure you don't take the old road via Kasala, it's 400 km longer and is reported to be dangerous due to ongoing tribal conflicts and bandits.

By train
Port Sudan also has a rail link with Khartoum.

By boat
There is also an international ferry from Jeddah.

Get around
In Port Sudan you can get around the city using rickshaws, taxis and buses. The rickshaws seem to be the best option as they take you exactly to your destination.

See
There is a large boardwalk area overlooking the port and is near to ice cream shops and cafes.You can sit and relax in the open areas and enjoy a shisha or have hot drinks from any one of the tea ladies nearby.

Do

 * Snorkeling & diving There are several good dive sites near Port Sudan: Sha'ab Rumi (<1 hour from the coast) and Sanganeb (<2 hours from the coast). Live-aboard boats operate out of the port and can be contacted directly via their websites. As of December 2009 there is only one land based dive operator, Diveversity (an international business) operating at Sudan Red Sea Resort, located 30 km north of Port Sudan. It can get very windy in November/December, so while this is the season for hammerhead sharks, the sea is rough.

Buy

Souvenirs Along the boardwalk area there are many local craftsmen selling jewelry made from sea shells and also many trinkets. Be careful when purchasing these items as they often try to pass their goods as local when in fact they are cheaply made and mass manufactured.You can also purchase some excellent hand ground coffee in the Souk packaged under the El Tayeb brand.

Eat
The Hilton now known as the Coral Hotel has a cafeteria reminiscent of an American diner such as Denny's, offering international cuisine and great coffees. There is also a very nice restaurant in the hotel with set menus.

On the cheaper end of the spectrum you can go to the Food Dream and Ice Cream Dream restaurant for milk shakes, slushies and ice cream. The neighboring restaurant has a good selection of chicken and meat donner kebabs and also chicken and chips. On this same strip of restaurants you can get a delicious pizza.

Sleep

 * Sudan Red Sea Resort offers basic accommodation directly on the rocky coast in a remote location 30 km north of Port Sudan on the main new road to Egypt, the turning is well signposted. Prices are US$38/night per person for a rustic hut with shared toilet block, bed & breakfast, or $96 full board. They can also put you in contact with partner Diveversity regarding diving. See their website. As of December 2009 a security permit is required to pass the checkpoint north of Port Sudan, this can be arranged in advance by the management if they are picking you up from the airport.
 * Sudan Red Sea Resort offers basic accommodation directly on the rocky coast in a remote location 30 km north of Port Sudan on the main new road to Egypt, the turning is well signposted. Prices are US$38/night per person for a rustic hut with shared toilet block, bed & breakfast, or $96 full board. They can also put you in contact with partner Diveversity regarding diving. See their website. As of December 2009 a security permit is required to pass the checkpoint north of Port Sudan, this can be arranged in advance by the management if they are picking you up from the airport.
 * Sudan Red Sea Resort offers basic accommodation directly on the rocky coast in a remote location 30 km north of Port Sudan on the main new road to Egypt, the turning is well signposted. Prices are US$38/night per person for a rustic hut with shared toilet block, bed & breakfast, or $96 full board. They can also put you in contact with partner Diveversity regarding diving. See their website. As of December 2009 a security permit is required to pass the checkpoint north of Port Sudan, this can be arranged in advance by the management if they are picking you up from the airport.

Go next
The most wonderful untouched underwater world is in Port Sudan, you can arrange for a trip inside the Red Sea, diving around amazing views in Shoaab Alromi and see live sharks in a place called sanjaneb.

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Port Suez

Port Suez is a major port on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt, 123 km east of Cairo.

Understand
Standing at the top of the Gulf of Suez, this city has been a port since antiquity. Small canals were twice built to link the Red Sea to the Nile - by Darius of Persia circa 500 BC, and by Amr ibn al-As circa 640 AD - but became sand-clogged, and the sea receded away from them. The present day Suez Canal, stretching 193 km between Suez and the Mediterranean at Ismailia, was opened in 1869 and became a crucial shipping channel. Port Suez developed heavy industry as a result, eg petrochemicals and cement. During the Suez conflict of 1956, it was badly damaged in the fighting, and endured a slump until 1975 while the canal remained closed. This means that very little old architecture remains, and the city's "sights" are limited.

By bus

East Delta Buses run hourly from Cairo Turgoman to Port Suez, taking 2 hr, fare LE10. They also run at least daily from Port Said, Ismailia, Alexandria (6 hr), Sharm el-Sheikh (7 hr) and Taba.

Upper Egypt buses run every couple of hours along the coast from Hurghada, via Ras Ghareb, Zaafarana and Ain Sokhna. From Luxor and Aswan, travel via Cairo.

By train

There are six trains a day from Cairo Ain Shams station, taking about 2½ hr. These do not call at Cairo main station—there is only one train a day from that station. These are all "ordinary" trains, very basic with no booking.

By boat
There is a ferry, the M/F Alnawa Express, run by Namma Shipping Lines, that runs between Suez and Jeddah that takes around 60 hours.

Cruise ships pass through the canal, and sometimes dock here to bus their passengers to the antiquities, but there are no scheduled boat services from the Med.

Get around
This is a great sprawling city with poor public transport, under a hot sun, so you'll need to take taxis, certainly between bus or railway station and the centre.

The main boulevard is 23 July Street, commemorating Nasser's 23 July 1952 overthrow of King Faroukh, and formerly called El Geish Street which means "army". This runs southeast from the edge of the city past the railway station, and 3 km further on it bends more southerly and forms the main downtown thoroughfare of Suez. After another 3 km (by the museum) it bends northeast out of town towards the canal, which it then flanks all the way north to the Great Bitter Lake. Meanwhile the city boulevard carries straight on into Port Tawfiq, which is a clawed hand enclosing the harbour to its west. The entrance to the canal is east, behind the claw.

Traffic between Cairo and Sinai crosses the canal by the Highway 50 Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel, 13 km north of the city. This means that most buses to Sharm el-Sheikh bypass Port Suez.

See
Colonial era architecture in Port Tawfiq.

Do

 * Renaissance Cinema and Ismail Yassin Theatre are side-by-side on Port Said St.
 * Watch football: the city's two soccer teams are Asmant el-Suez (which translates as "cement") and Petrojet SC. They both play in the Egyptian Second Division and share Suez Stadium (capacity 27,000) as their home ground. It's at the west end of the Corniche.

Buy
Lots of small stores for basics (including pharmacies) along main drag.

Eat
The main eating strip is the downtown section of 23 July Street. There's another strip along El Corniche on the shoreline.

The Green House Hotel (see #Sleep) has two restaurants.

Drink
Mint tea is always a good choice hereabouts.

Suez
Budget hotels are around Sharia Nimsa. Head northeast for some blocks to find Hotel Medina with single rooms from LE90–100. Next door is Hotel Shahin with rooms from LE35.

Go next
The main choices are west to Cairo, south along the resort strip towards Hurghada, or southeast towards Sharm el-Sheikh in Sinai.

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Port Talbot

Port Talbot is an industrial town in South Wales. It is located in the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, part of the traditional county of Glamorgan and has a population of around 32,000 (2021).

By car
Port Talbot is located close to the M4 Motorway

By train
All trains on the London Paddington main line to Swansea make a stop in.

Get around
The town has a reliable bus service.

See
In the past Port Talbot was not a tourist destination but that is changing rapidly as it now has one of the most popular visitor attractions in Wales: the world-renowned Afan Forest Park which is one of the top centres for mountain biking in the world. Port Talbot town itself is a major industrial centre, and the few historic buildings of interest were obliterated in the 1960s and 70s to make way for the motorway and other road networks. However, the sea front offers a long beautiful sandy beach (Aberavon) offering views over Swansea Bay. It has been awarded the coveted Blue Flag for cleanliness and water quality. Just outside the town is the beautiful Margam country park, the former home of the Talbot Family, the family who introduced the steel-making industry to the town and built the harbour to allow import of iron ore. It is now a popular tourist attraction with weddings and functions held at the Orangery. Behind the town is the picturesque pine-clad Afan valley which is home to the second most popular visitor attraction in Wales: the Afan Forest Mountain Bike centre.
 * The steel works. For people attracted to industrial scenery, the hills behind the town offer spectacular views of the huge steel works, which is even more impressive set against the background of the sea.
 * Swansea bay. The town is located along the stunning sweep of Swansea Bay and offers views as far as Mumbles Head and the Gower Peninisular. Swansea is quite spectacular on clear day and when lit up at night.
 * Margam Park. An 850-acre country park located just north of the town. The park boasts an 18th-century orangery and a splendid Tudor Gothic style Victorian Mansion House.
 * Afan Forest Park is renowned for its world class mountain bike tracks.
 * Glyncorrwg Ponds. Beautiful fishing centre and popular with walkers.
 * Afan Forest Park is renowned for its world class mountain bike tracks.
 * Glyncorrwg Ponds. Beautiful fishing centre and popular with walkers.

Do

 * Rugby Union: Aberavon play in the Welsh Premiership, the amateur game's top tier. They play at Manor Street, half a mile east of Parkway station.
 * Wind surfing.
 * Mountain biking. The trails in Afan Forest Park (4 miles to the north) are some of the best in the world
 * Walk. The promenade is an excellent place to walk and enjoy the sea breeze.
 * Walk. The promenade is an excellent place to walk and enjoy the sea breeze.

Buy

 * Replica miner's lamp. Made of solid brass, these souvenirs are available at the gift shop at Afan Argoed Country Park.
 * Port Talbot Market Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1LB. Tu & Sa 9AM-2PM. The market can be accessed from junctions 38-41 of the M4 motorway.

Go next

 * Swansea and the Gower Peninsular. The City of Swansea is 17km from Port Talbot, and offers major cultural and leisure facilities.
 * Brecon and the Brecon Beacons. The country town of Brecon and the spectacular Brecon Beacons mountain range is a less than an hour's drive from Port Talbot.
 * Porthcawl
 * Neath

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Port Townsend

Port Townsend is a city at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington. In addition to its natural scenery, it is known for its Victorian architecture and thriving arts scene.

By car
to From U.S. 101 at the tip of Discovery Bay, State Route (SR)-20 splits off and runs  into downtown. Traffic coming from the Seattle area will want to take the Downtown to Bainbridge Island or the Edmonds to Kingston Ferries towards the peninsula. Driving the land route alone, Port Townsend is roughly a two-hour drive north of Olympia, and one hour east of Port Angeles.

to SR-19 comes up from SR-104 west of the Kingston Ferry Terminal and terminates at SR-20 just south of town.

By public transit

 * From Seattle, there are two options to reach Port Townsend by Jefferson Transit:
 * Routes 7 & 390: Take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, then Kitsap Transit 390 bus to North Viking Park and Ride in Poulsbo, and then Jefferson Transit bus route 7 to Haines P&R (south of town) from Poulsbo. If coming from Snohomish County, north of Seattle, one can also take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingston and take Kitsap Transit #307 bus to Poulsbo or the #14 bus directly to Port Townsend. If going to the airport take the Link Light Rail #1 (towards Angle Lake) from downtown Seattle. The connections are timed and it takes about two and a half hours.
 * Route 14: Take the Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry to Kingston, then transfer to the Jefferson Transit bus route 14.
 * From Port Angeles and Sequim:
 * Routes 8 & 30: From Port Angeles take Clallam Transit #30 (101 Commuter) or 123 (Strait Shot) to the Sequim Transit Center and transfer to the #8 bus to Port Townsend (Haines P&R).
 * From Olympia and Shelton:
 * Route 1 and Mason Transit #6 & 8: From Olympia take Mason Transit #6 bus from the downtown Transit Center to Shelton and transfer to the #8 bus. Take the #8 bus up to Triton Cove and transfer to Jefferson Transit #1 to Haines P&R. Notify driver of transfer when going towards Olympia as there is a close connection time. Caveat with this option is that they operate twice daily during the week and once on Saturdays. Therefore, a missed connection will ruin your day.
 * Routes 620 and 594: Alternatively take Intercity #620 bus from Olympia to the SR 512 P&R in Lakewood (south of Tacoma) and transfer to Sound Transit 592 or 594 bus to downtown Seattle (see above). The buses run more frequently between Olympia and Seattle then from Olympia to Port Townsend via Shelton and Triton Cove.

Travelers make connections between Jefferson Transit buses at Haines P&R south of town. Click here for schedules.

Get around
Port Townsend has a compact, walkable, gridded center, divided into Downtown and Uptown. Downtown, where most attractions are, including most hotels, art galleries, the ferry terminal and the marina, is along Water and Washington Streets, roughly from the ferry dock in the southwest, to Point Hudson in the northeast. Uptown, which has some more hotels and other businesses of note, is, as the name suggests, uphill from Downtown, to the northwest. Fort Worden, where a number of attractions lie, is about a mile north of Downtown. As of December 2020, ride-sharing services such as Uber or Lyft are banned, and not available.

By public transit
Fares are $1.50 for a daily pass; $1.00 for seniors 60+, disabled, and youth 7-18; and free for children 6 and under. The most useful routes for visitors, running hourly, are:
 * Route 2 to Haines Place Park & Ride and Fort Worden
 * Route 11 to Haines Place Park & Ride, and looping around Uptown and Downtown. Actually two routes, in opposite directions: #11A is counter-clockwise, and #11B is clockwise.

Do

Fort Worden Historical State Park
Fort Worden is located on 433 acres on a former military base, on the north side of Port Townsend. Three forts—Fort Worden, Fort Flagler, and Fort Casey—were built at the entrance to Puget Sound, creating a "Triangle of Fire" to thwart any invasion attempt by sea. Fort Worden features more than two miles of beachfront and high bluffs, with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It contains a number of accommodations, from simple campgrounds (albeit with views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca for some of them) to cottages, houses, and even a small castle. The buildings of the former military base have been repurposed into a number of attractions, listed below:

Eat

Sleep

 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.
 * Fort Worden has a castle, cottages, houses, and campgrounds available for rent.

Go next

 * Coupeville, on Whidbey Island, can be reached by ferry. It is a small rural town, part of a historic reserve.
 * Sequim, the sunniest place in Western Washington and the lavender capital of North America, is 30 miles to the west.
 * Port Angeles, the largest city on the Olympic Peninsula and most convenient gateway to Olympic National Park, is about 50 miles west.
 * Bainbridge Island, a scenic island suburb of Seattle, is about 50 miles south.

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