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Belize City

Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It is on a small peninsula protruding into the Caribbean Sea. It was the capital city until flooding and other damage from a hurricane in 1961 prompted the government to relocate to Belmopan, closer to the geographic centre of the country.

By bus
Buses from Santa Elena/Flores in Guatemala (2-3 hr) arrive at the San Pedro Express water taxi terminal at 111 N Front St while the ADO bus to Mexico are at the Novelo's bus terminal. See the below:

 * The Northern Zone (Belize City - Orange Walk - Corozal)  Some continue north to Chetumal in Mexico from Orange Walk while others may deviate east or west from the Philip Goldson (Northern) Highway (main road) to other surrounding towns. They are: Albion’s, Belize Bus Owners Cooperative (BBOC), Cabrera’s, Chell’s, Frazer, Joshua’s, Morales, Tillett’s, T-Line and Valencia. Northbound buses depart from Belize City about every half hour from 05:30 to 19:30. Jex and Sons Bus provides bus service between Belize City and Crooked Tree.

 * The Western Zone (Belize City - Belmopan - San Ignacio - Benque Viejo Del Carmen) They are: BBOC, D and E, Guerra’s Bus Service, Middleton’s, Shaw Bus Service and Westline. Westbound buses depart from Belize City between 05:00 and 21:00. Some may continue west from San Ignacio to the Guatemalan border at Melchor del Mencos but they do not cross into Guatemala. Others may continue north or south from Belmopan, San Ignacio, etc to reach other towns not on the Western Highway.

 * Southern Zone (Belize City - Belmopan - Dangriga - Placencia - Punta Gorda) Buses to the Cayo and Stann Creek Districts to the south are: James Bus Line, G-Line Service, Ritchie’s Bus Service and Usher Bus Line. Buses authorized to operate in the rural areas of the Southern Zone are Chen Bus Line, Yascal Bus Line, Smith Bus Line, Richie Bus Line, Martinez Bus Line, Williams Bus Line, Radiance Ritchie Bus Line, and Polanco Bus Line.

The companies and drivers' unions don't have websites or published schedules. If they do, it's usually handwritten on a piece of paper or cardboard and taped to a wall or bus station window for all to see at the bus station. The buses do display the final destination or a list of major destinations served on the windshield.

By shuttle
Shuttles can pick you up at the airport, your hotel or from anywhere, and transfer you much quicker to almost anywhere in the country and with much more ease since they are door to door:
 * Belize Ground Shuttle The only shared shuttle service in Belize with daily scheduled airport service. email: belizegroundshuttle@gmail.com
 * Ron's Belize Shuttle. Provides private shuttle service to destinations throughout Belize. email: belizetraveladvisory@gmail.com

Most of them are based in San Ignacio Town, east of Belize City in the Cayo District and wrote about connecting San Ignacio to the airport and other places in Belize. Therefore, you must ask them if they provide transportation originating in Belize City and going somewhere else if you don't plan to go to San Ignacio.

Get around
Use a taxi. If you want to get out of Belize City, use the taxi, bus, or even the little airplanes which take you to other destinations in Belize for less than US$100.

In Belize City, you will find plenty of local auto rental companies along with a couple of international ones. It's about US$70 per day to rent a car in Belize (as of 2021). If you stay for a longer time in Belize, you can get a discount on the rental. The auto rental companies can be spotted across the parking lot as you exit the Belize International Airport. They include Hertz, AQ Car Rental, Budget Rent-A-Car, Avis Car Rental, Jabiru Auto Rentals, and Dollar/Thrifty Rent-A-Car.

Do
Most tourists use Belize City as a transportation hub and spend little time in the city. With that said, Belize City is still the cultural centre of the country and offers a comparably large number of cultural attractions.

Buy
All places accept US dollars as the Belizean dollar is pegged to the US dollar at BZ$2=US$1. If you are travelling to the cayes, stock up on your cash at the central bank, as the ATMs on the islands often run out of money on weekends. A number of merchants do recognize and accept US dollars or give change in US dollars or a combination of US and Belizean dollar bills and coins.

If you want to shop there is tourism village in the Fort George area which has jewelry shops like Diamonds International and lots of gift shops. Fort George is located on a boardwalk.

Albert Street is the main street in the Commercial District and features many shops and small shopping centres.

Stay safe
Although Belize City has a bad reputation, Commercial District and the Fort George District are safe during the day. Virtually all sights and the water taxi docks are in this area and tourist should not be worried about exploring these neighborhoods while waiting for a bus or water taxi. Other neighbourhoods in Belize City have a very high crime rate and you should take a taxi if you have to leave the city centre.

Sleep

 * Chateau Caribbean: A great place to stay. Food is great, especially the seafood soup. The service is awesome. The hotel is a large colonial style house which was at one time a hospital. The structure could use some repairs, but if you can look beyond that it is the best deal in town, especially as it offers you a great view of the seafront while sipping on the best Baileys Colada in Belize City.
 * Seas Guesthouse: A resort on the outskirts of Belize City on the western highway named Old Belize. It is a beautiful resort with a beach named Cucumber Beach. One can learn about life in Old Belize there. Tourists are shown the chicletos and rum makers of Belize and the importance of baymen and loggers who logged the mahogany (the national tree). There is also colonial houses, a marina, and restaurants.
 * Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat: 14 Fort St, Belize City. A small, humble, but beautiful resort located near the port where water taxis pick up/drop off passengers in Belize City. It has a small walk filled with different plant species and a small pool. It is also where you can find one of Belize City's numerous "Belize" signs. There is also a little lighthouse called the Baron Bliss Lighthouse overlooking the harbor.
 * Chateau Caribbean: A great place to stay. Food is great, especially the seafood soup. The service is awesome. The hotel is a large colonial style house which was at one time a hospital. The structure could use some repairs, but if you can look beyond that it is the best deal in town, especially as it offers you a great view of the seafront while sipping on the best Baileys Colada in Belize City.
 * Seas Guesthouse: A resort on the outskirts of Belize City on the western highway named Old Belize. It is a beautiful resort with a beach named Cucumber Beach. One can learn about life in Old Belize there. Tourists are shown the chicletos and rum makers of Belize and the importance of baymen and loggers who logged the mahogany (the national tree). There is also colonial houses, a marina, and restaurants.
 * Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat: 14 Fort St, Belize City. A small, humble, but beautiful resort located near the port where water taxis pick up/drop off passengers in Belize City. It has a small walk filled with different plant species and a small pool. It is also where you can find one of Belize City's numerous "Belize" signs. There is also a little lighthouse called the Baron Bliss Lighthouse overlooking the harbor.
 * Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat: 14 Fort St, Belize City. A small, humble, but beautiful resort located near the port where water taxis pick up/drop off passengers in Belize City. It has a small walk filled with different plant species and a small pool. It is also where you can find one of Belize City's numerous "Belize" signs. There is also a little lighthouse called the Baron Bliss Lighthouse overlooking the harbor.
 * Harbour View Boutique Hotel & Yoga Retreat: 14 Fort St, Belize City. A small, humble, but beautiful resort located near the port where water taxis pick up/drop off passengers in Belize City. It has a small walk filled with different plant species and a small pool. It is also where you can find one of Belize City's numerous "Belize" signs. There is also a little lighthouse called the Baron Bliss Lighthouse overlooking the harbor.

Go next
The Western Highway leads to Belize West or the Northern Highway to Belize North.

Water taxis regularly run from the main terminal to Caye Caulker, a 25-minute trip, and Ambergris Caye, a 75-minute trip.

San Pedro Belize Express departs from the Brown Sugar Terminal in Belize City with scheduled runs at 09:00, 12:00, 15:00. 17:30 to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.

Rates: Belize City to San Pedro, San Pedro to Belize City: BZ$30 or US$15 (one way), BZ$55 or US$27.50 (round trip), Belize City to Caye Caulker: BZ$20 or US$10 (one way), BZ$35 or US$17.50 (round trip)

A week-long trip to Green River in the south to experience the rain forest and a week-long trip to the coral reefs to experience the reefs are both recommended.

Belmopan capital of Belize (80 km to W). Stop on way to see Belize zoo at Mile 29 George Price Highway.

You can get to San Ignacio via Belmopan a good stopping off point for the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala.

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Belize District

Belize District is on the central coastline of Belize, and the location of the country's largest city, Belize City. It also encompasses barrier islands in the Caribbean and wildlife sanctuaries just inland.

Other destinations

 * Mayan ruins
 * — island in Belize
 * — island in Belize
 * — island in Belize

Get in
Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

Get around
Caye Caulker Airport

Do
Cave Tubing is an incredible experience that is unique to Belize and should not be missed. Hike through the lush rainforest along the Sibun River where your will enter the crystal blue river and float in an intertube through large caves with beautiful formations. This is a great tour but do be sure to book experienced guides as the river can move very quickly during rainy season!

 * X-Stream Belize Cave Tubing, Cave Tubing Experts offing tours from the Belize City Cruise Ship Port and to Resort Guests in Belize. This tour can be offering in conjunction with a Canopy Zipline Tour  http://belizecruiseexcursions.com/CaveTubingBelize.htm.

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Bella Bella

Bella Bella is a community of about 1400 people on Campbell Island in the Central Coast region of British Columbia.

Understand
Bella Bella is the largest community to be found on the Central Coast north of Queen Charlotte Strait. It is home to the Heiltsuk First Nation.

History
Bella Bella is the main Heiltsuk community within Heiltsuk traditional territory.

Hudson's Bay Company operated Fort McLoughlin between 1832 and 1842. A community of Heiltsuk people developed at McLoughlin Bay, south of the current location. When the fort was closed, the village remained. The village moved between 1898 and the early 20th century to the present site. Heiltsuk oral history tells of a dispute with the store owner at the original town. The store owner had acquired the land that had been the old Hudson's Bay Company fort and would not allow the community to expand on 'his' land – prompting the entire community to abandon the site and move to a larger site – the present location of the village.

This village was called "New Bella Bella", and later just "Bella Bella". Bella Bella was composed of relatively new European-style houses and a boardwalk. By 1903 the new town was fairly well established. The mission was complete with a hospital, mission house and school which doubled as a church.

In 1993 the Heiltsuk hosted an ocean-going canoe festival at Bella Bella. Called 'Qatuwas – the event was an important milestone in the ongoing renaissance in Northwest Coast Ocean-going canoes. Some 25 canoes from First Nations up and down the coast paddled to Bella Bella for a week-long cultural sharing event. A second 'Qatuwas festival was held in Bella Bella in 2014.

In 2015, a crisis erupted over a long-simmering dispute between the Heiltsuk and the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over the crucial herring stocks. Citing concern for the stocks and Heiltsuk rights, as well as taking issue with DFO predictive models, the Heiltsuk occupied the local DFO office for 4 days. The crisis abated when the remainder of the commercial herring fleet departed and the Heiltsuk and DFO agreed to discuss the next season's management.

Get in
There are no roads into Bella Bella as it is on an island.

By plane
The vast majority of people fly in because of the time saved. However, a round trip is expensive costing at least $550 from Vancouver.

Airlines

 * Operates flights from Port Hardy (with connections from Vancouver) once daily in the winter and twice daily in the summer. From Vancouver the total journey (with the stop in Port Hardy) is about 1 hour 40 minutes or 1 hour 20 minutes if flying direct from Vancouver.

The Shearwater Resort also operates a private plane for bringing its guests up.

By boat

 * Operates the following vehicle ferry routes to Bella Bella:
 * Between Port Hardy (Bear Cove) ferry terminal and Prince Rupert ferry terminal. Trips stops along the way in Bella Bella or in Klemtu, or in both. Crossing time to Bella Bella from Port Hardy is 5.5-6.5 hours, from Klemtu is 3-3.5 hours, and from Prince Rupert is 10 to 14 hours.
 * Between Bella Bella — Shearwater — Klemtu — Ocean Falls — Bella Coola. Travel time varies depending on stops along the way. From Bella Coola to Bella Bella, crossing time can range from 5.5 hours to 9.5 hours with the shorter end of the time range being direct trips offered in the summer. The crossing between Bella Bella and Shearwater is 50 minutes, and the crossing between Bella Bella and Ocean Falls is 4-4.5 hours.
 * It is important to check the schedule ahead of time. Ferries operate through the year, but not daily. These ferries operate less frequently outside of the summer.
 * Between Bella Bella — Shearwater — Klemtu — Ocean Falls — Bella Coola. Travel time varies depending on stops along the way. From Bella Coola to Bella Bella, crossing time can range from 5.5 hours to 9.5 hours with the shorter end of the time range being direct trips offered in the summer. The crossing between Bella Bella and Shearwater is 50 minutes, and the crossing between Bella Bella and Ocean Falls is 4-4.5 hours.
 * It is important to check the schedule ahead of time. Ferries operate through the year, but not daily. These ferries operate less frequently outside of the summer.

Get around
Unless you bring your car on the ferry, you have to walk around town; which is not difficult: 10 minutes from one end to the other and 15 minutes to the airport.

By taxi

There are two taxis that meet all the planes coming in.

See
There are two islands: Campbell Island and Denny Island. Old Bella Bella is on Denny Island along with the Shearwater. New Bella Bella is on Campbell Island. The only way to get between the two is by boat (see above). Each has its own own airstrip.

Do
Rent a boat from the Shearwater and just putt around, or enjoy some of the best fishing in the world.

The Shearwater also has packages available; which includes flight from Vancouver, meals and fishing. It is common to see groups of men (generally older) come up on a company holiday/business trip.

Sleep
Your choices are very limited, as it is only a community of 1,400.

Go next
You have to get out the same way you got in; either by boat or by plane.

Pacific Coastal Airlines operates flights up the coast to Klemtu and Oceanfalls. Pacific Coastal does not operate direct flights to Bella Coola; meaning you have to come down to Vancouver and up again. You can always take the ferry to Bella Coola.

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Bellagio

Bellagio is a city in Lombardy, Italy, situated at the picturesque junction of the three legs of Lake Como. Many celebrities are known to pass through this small Italian town. This fame has become somewhat of a point of pride and some stores display pictures of famous people who have passed through. The name of the town and some of its looks are used by the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

By bus
From Como take bus route C30 "Como-Nesso-Bellagio". It takes 1 hr 10 min and costs €3.70. You can buy tickets in bars, including the one in train station.

By train
Varenna is the nearest train station, then take a ferry from there, Como and Lecco are other alternatives.

See

Do
Take a cruise around the lake.

Go next

 * Menaggio – a town across the lake, on the western shore
 * Tremezzina – a town directly to the west across the lake, home to Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta
 * Varenna – a village on the eastern lakeshore to the north, home to Villa Monastero

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Queenscliff

Queenscliff (also known as Queenscliffe) is an historic maritime community perched on a small spit of land in the south-eastern most corner of the Bellarine Peninsula. Located in the Greater Geelong region of Victoria, the town was settled only a few years after Melbourne, and is characterised by its strong European heritage, maritime and seafaring character and its lasting connection to the sea. The town is dotted with museums, grand hotels and also a fine variety of restaurants and eateries. It is most known as the port of call of the Searoad Ferry, which connects the region to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

This guide also covers the adjacent tourist resort of Point Lonsdale, a popular destination for family getaways with its splendid beach.

As of 2022, the Borough of Queenscliff is the last remaining borough in Australia. Most of the area surrounding Queenscliff has been engulfed into the larger city of Geelong.

By bus
The route 56 bus runs between Geelong Railway Station and Queenscliff (Wharf St) via Ocean Grove.

By ferry
Car/passenger ferries cross the mouth of Port Phillip Bay between Queenscliff and Sorrento on Mornington Peninsula. They depart each terminal on the hour every hour 7AM-6PM every day. From Dec 26. until end of daylight saving there are also 7PM sailings. Foot passengers adult $10, 5-15 years $8, under 5 years $1, foot passenger’s bicycle $2, tandem $3; passengers with vehicle adult $7.50, 5-15 years $5.50, under 5 years $1; vehicle rates vary with season – car up to 5.5m between $48 and $54.

By bike
The Bellarine Rail Trail runs from South Geelong Station to Queenscliff. Rental bikes are available from Geelong.

See

 * Queenscliff Maritime Museum, 1 Weeroona Parade.
 * Bellarine Peninsula Railway. Steam trains run to Drysdale and return.
 * A number of impressive 19th-century buildings remain, particularly along Gellibrand St.
 * A number of impressive 19th-century buildings remain, particularly along Gellibrand St.

Point Lonsdale

 * The headland is right at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. The channel through the heads is known as the Rip for its strong tidal currents. There are short walks linking the Rip View Lookout, the pier and lighthouse.

Go next
Take the ferry to Sorrento or head to Geelong.

Alternatively drive or bus along the Great Ocean Road. You don’t need to drive through Geelong – from Barwon Heads take the Barwon Heads Rd which becomes Lower Duneed Rd then turn left onto the Surf Coast Highway.

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Bella Vista

There is more than one place called Bella Vista:

Argentina

 * Bella Vista (Corrientes) - a town in Argentina.
 * Bella Vista (Tucumán) - a town in Argentina.

Australia

 * Bella Vista (New South Wales) - a suburb of Sydney.

Mexico

 * Bella Vista (Mexico) - a town in Mexico.

Paraguay

 * Bella Vista Norte - a town in Paraguay.

United States of America

 * Bella Vista (Arkansas) - a town in Arkansas.
 * Bella Vista (California) - a town in California.

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Bella Vista (Arkansas)

Bella Vista is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.

See
Bella Vista has over seven lakes.

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Belle Île

Belle Île (officially Belle-Île-en-Mer to distinguish it from another municipality in Brittany (Belle-Île-en-Terre) is an island off the coast of Brittany.

Understand
Its name literally means "beautiful island", which is well-deserved.

By boat
Save for a few commercial flights to its small airfield, the only way to reach the island is by boat. The main (and only year-round) ferry service runs from Quiberon on the mainland to the main port Le Palais in about 45 minutes several times a day. Seasonal shuttles in the summer run daily from Lorient, Port Navalo, Le Croisic and Houat, and there are additional high speed cruises from Quiberon.

By car
Cars can access the island only through the ferry service from Quiberon. From the main Nationale road in Auray one must follow the D788 up to the tip of the Quiberon peninsula, then follow the roadsigns to the ferry terminal at Port Maria harbour. During school holidays and summertime, it is highly recommended to book well in advance as the ferries capacity is intentionally limited. There is also a very large public car park next to the semaphore on the outskirts of Quiberon from which a regular bus links to the ferry terminal in a few minutes.

By train
TGV (high speed train) from Paris (and a few other French cities as well) serve the Auray station several times a day. From there dureing summertime a picturesque little train, the "Tire-bouchon" ("corkscrew"), winds its way to Quiberon where the train station is a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal. During the remainder of the year there are coach services as well as taxis to link Auray to Quiberon in a little less than an hour.

By plane
The island has a small airfield. Finist'air, an airline based in Brest, operates scheduled flights in July and August from Belle Ile to Brest, Rennes and Vannes.

Get around
There are four municipalities on the island, each comprising a central village and several hamlets scattered in the countryside.

On foot
It is nice and easy (as long as the weather is fair) to walk around the little harbour towns of Le Palais (the main landing site) and Sauzon (where a few shuttles board during summertime). In each case a few more minutes' walk get you out of the cities into the coutriside or the coast trails, and a few beaches are also within walking distance.

By thumb
This is a great way to move around the island at little expanse. There are only a few trunk roads and you will usually find a ride that will take you within walking distance to where you want to go. Locals and tourists alike are usually friendly and willing to help. Be careful though while walking alongside the roads as most of them are quite narrow with sharp turns and sometimes poor visibility.

By bicycle
The island can be easily cycled end to end and back in less than a day. There is a full score of bike rentals at Le Palais and Sauzon. While the main trunk road La Dorsale is generally flat, it runs on top of the island central plateau, meaning that from there reaching the sea can involve a lot of downhill and uphill rides, some of them being pretty steep (the coast road from Le Palais to Locmaria in particular can be pretty challenging). If you do not care that much about pedaling, you can fall back on renting a moped.

By car
The main roads that get to the hamlets in the island are well maintained, but if you to go to some isolated cove on the Wild Coast (the western side of the island), you are in for some rallying on bouncy dirt tracks. In such case, rather than destroying your own car's shock absorbers, you ought to consider a rental. You can easily find distinctive and old fashioned Citroën Méharis, which are quite well suited for the island roads.

One should be careful while driving on the narrow and winding roads as locals can drive quite fast and take the turns in the middle of the roads. Be prepared to give way by putting your right wheels on the roadside, but do not go too far as there are usually small ditches concealed by high grass...

By tour
Several operators offer day tours by coach which will show you around the main sightseeings of the island and bring you back to Le Palais in time to catch a returning ferry in the late afternoon.

By bus
There is a bus service on the island with two lines, both linking Le Palais and Bangor while line 1-2 goes north to Sauzon and line 3-4 goes south to Locmaria. However, this service is very infrequent (one every two hours during summer peak season, no service in the evening) and therefore not very useful unless planned well in advance.

Le Palais
The main town on the island where the regular ferry services land year-round sits at the foot of its massive historical citadel and offers great sights and a taste of insular life.

Do
You can do a little "bronzette", "dorage de pilule", and chill in the sea. It's cold when you enter the water, but you get used to it quite fast.

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Bellefonte

Bellefonte is a borough in Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Centre County, a part of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Bellefonte is known for its abundance of Victorian architecture.

Get in
The county bus company CATA serves Bellefonte with their XB and XG route's from State College. The timetable is focused on commuters, with little to no service during midday and on late evenings.

Sleep
Bellefonte has a number of bed and breakfasts nestled amongst the Victorian houses.

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Belle Fourche

Belle Fourche (pronounced behl FOOSH) is a city in the Badlands and Black Hills region of South Dakota. It is the closest settlement to the geographic center of all 50 states of the United States (the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states is in Lebanon, Kansas).

Get in
Belle Fourche is at the junction of US Highways 85 and 212.

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Belle Mead

Belle Mead is a city in Somerset County in New Jersey.

Understand
Belle Mead is a town in between Montgomery and Hillsborough Townships, New Jersey.

At one point the area belonged to Harligen (another town in Montgomery Township) but it was separated into its own identity in 1875. The area was first named Vanaken after the New York contractor who bought most of the farms in the area, split them up into roads,and tried to start a town. The town once revolved around a train station which closed in the 1940s, the structure still stands near Township Line Road and Route 206.

Today Belle Mead is a widespread community mostly consisting of residential areas, farmlands, parks, and shopping centers all sharing the zip code 08502. The area is still considered a farming region, with many of these farms being protected or preserved by Montgomery and Hillsborough Townships, however building and residential areas have been on the rise since the late 1990s. Despite the rise in building, Belle Mead still remains a small town with a cozy and inviting atmosphere

Get in
Between the townships, Route 206 runs through and will take you in and out of Belle Mead. Township Line Road runs through Belle Mead, separating Hillsborough from Montgomery. The area can also be accessed from route 601 which also goes through both townships.

Get around
The area is fairly large, making it difficult to get around by foot. A bicycle will work for traveling around residential and less populated roads. A car is the easiest and most ideal mode of transportation for getting around in residential areas and the always traveled main roads. There are no bus, train, or taxi services located in Belle Mead. Visitors seeking these services will find them in some of the neighboring towns.

See
The area has an abundance of recognized and protected historical places which are great for visiting. Most of the places date back to the American Revolution including homes, churches, bridges, and trails. The area contains two of the many historical districts in Montgomery Township, Bridgeport and River Road Historic Districts.

During the summer months and prior to July 4, towns and private communities in the area host firework shows which are very popular in the area. Montgomery and Hillsborough Townships host fireworks along with nearby Princeton Township. Private communities in Montgomery, Cherry Valley Country Club and Bedens Brooke Country Club also host shows open to the public.

The Montgomery Recreation Department holds special events for residents and the public during the summer months ranging from baseball games to presentations and everything in between.

Do
Much of the land in the area is still undeveloped making it a great place for a number of outdoor activities including fishing, biking, hiking, and kayaking.

A Fishing and Hunting License are required by the state of New Jersey for residents and visitors, they can be obtained online through the NJDEP or sporting goods store in any of the neighboring towns. A lot of fish species are native to the area. Popular species fished by local anglers include wild and stocked brown, brook, and rainbow trout, channel catfish, chain pickerel, small and large mouth bass, rock bass, common carp, and various sunfish.

During October many farms in the area host harvest festivals. Ranging from Pumpkin picking, cider tasting, hay rides, haunted houses, and corn mazes. Hillsboro Farm and Country Market, on Hillsborough Rd with access from Route 206 and Willow Road, hosts pumpkin picking, and corn mazes through October.

Drink
The once popular Woods Tavern was located in Belle Mead until it burned down in 1932, Horace Greeley gave a speech there during his 1872 campaign for President of the United States. Since the Woods tavern no other pubs/bars where built in the town. There are a number of bars in other parts of the two townships. The Rocky Hill Inn and the Tiger's Tale are located in Montgomery Township and are popular destinations for residents and travelers in the area. Located in Hillsborough Township is Petrock's Bar & Grille another popular destination with a connected liquor store and restaurant.

Sleep
There are no hotels or bed and breakfasts in the town. However there are hotels in Hillsborough Township and nearby Princeton.

Go next
Several tourist attractions/area are nearby, making the area a perfect place to travel to before adventuring on a day trip to a nearby location. Princeton, known for the Ivy league institution, Princeton University, is seven miles from the area.

New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore are an hour and fifteen minutes from Belle Mead by car.

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Belleville

There is more than one place called Belleville:

Canada

 * Belleville (Ontario) - A town in Ontario.

United States of America

 * Belleville (Arkansas) - A town in Arkansas.
 * Belleville (California) - A town in California.
 * Belleville (Illinois) - A town in Illinois.
 * Belleville (Kansas) - A town in Kansas.
 * Belleville (Michigan) - A town in Michigan.
 * Belleville (New Jersey) - A town in New Jersey.
 * Belleville (New York) - A town in New York.
 * Belleville (Pennsylvania) - A town in Pennsylvania.
 * Belleville (Wisconsin) - A town in Wisconsin.

You might also be looking for one of several towns named Bellville.

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Belleville (Illinois)

Belleville is a city in Illinois.

By train
MetroLink runs a very frequent light rail service from downtown St. Louis.

See

 * Labor & Industrial Museum, 123 N Church St. To learn about the industry of hardworking German-American immigrants, you can come here.
 * Labor & Industrial Museum, 123 N Church St. To learn about the industry of hardworking German-American immigrants, you can come here.

Do

 * Art In The Square, is a popular annual event on Belleville Square usually taking place in Mid-May.
 * The Edge, 701 S Belt. Movie theater and arcade.
 * Skyview Drive-In, 5700 N Belt W. Alternative cinema if you want to sit in your car.

Eat

 * Eckert's Country Restaurant, 951 S Green Mt Rd. Farmhouse style country restaurant serving American comfort food like fried chicken.

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Belleville (Michigan)

Belleville is a city of 3,991 (2010) in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.

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Belleville (Ontario)

Belleville is a city of 55,000 people (2021) on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario that was settled by United Empire Loyalists immigrating from the United States in 1789. The first local industries were a sawmill and grist mill along the Moira River. Railways and lumber were major employers in the mid-1800s, while the modern economy relies heavily on manufacturing.

History
It was the site of an Anishinaabe (Mississaugas) village in the 18th century known as Asukhknosk. The area was settled by United Empire Loyalists. It was first called Singleton's Creek after an early settler, George Singleton, and then Meyer's Creek after prominent settler and industrialist John Walden Meyers, one of the founders of Belleville who built a sawmill and grist mill. It was renamed Belleville in honour of Lady Arabella Gore in 1816, after a visit to the settlement by Sir Francis Gore and his wife.

Another important family in the growth of Belleville was that of Henry Corby, the founder of H. Corby Distillery, who had arrived in 1832. He promoted the municipality and his son Henry Corby, Jr. (Harry) donated the public library, helped develop the park at Massassaga Point, established the Corby Charitable Fund, helped raise funds to build the first bridge across the Bay of Quinte and donated Corby Park.

Belleville became an important railway junction with the completion of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856; this plus a booming trade in lumber and successful farming in the area helped increase the commercial and industrial growth.

Belleville's beautiful High Victorian Gothic town hall was built in 1873 to house the public market and administrative offices. The overall appearance is similar to the original even today.

Visitor Information

 * City of Belleville Tourism
 * Bay of Quinte Tourism: Belleville

Climate
Belleville's climate has four distinct seasons. The city's hot summers and cold winters are moderated by its location near Lake Ontario. Winter snowfall is somewhat limited due to the increased frequency of precipitation falling as rain during the winter months. In the summer months, severe thunderstorm activity is usually limited because of the non-favourable lake breeze conditions.

The summer months do not typically experience exceedingly hot temperatures, however humidity levels can make daytime highs uncomfortable. Summer rainfall is usually modest, and delivered by passing thunderstorms or warm fronts.

Winter temperatures are highly variable, even in one season. Air masses change frequently, and while a few days may see above freezing temperatures at a time in January, the next week may bring cold and snowfall.

Autumn is usually mild, with an increase in precipitation starting in late September as conditions for fall storms develop.

Get in

 * By car: The city is on Highway 401, roughly a two-hour drive east of Toronto and fifty minutes west of Kingston.

 * By train

 * Train operators:
 * Operates the following routes to Belleville daily:
 * Between Montreal and Toronto including stops in Dorval, Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, and Oshawa. Operates multiple times daily.
 * Between Ottawa and Toronto including stops in Smiths Falls, Brockville, Gananoque, Kingston, Napanee, Bellevile, Trenton, Cobourg, Port Hope, and Oshawa. Operates daily.

 * By bus

 * By air: There are no scheduled civilian passenger flights to Trenton or Oshawa. The closest major passenger airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga — west of Toronto.

 * By boat: Belleville is on the Bay of Quinte, which leads through Napanee-Adolphustown-Prince Edward County to Lake Ontario. Boat launch is available at the end of South George Street, at the end of South Herchimer Street and at Meyer's Peir.

Get around
There is a limited local city bus service within Belleville; it is also possible to reach Picton or Napanee from Belleville using the Deseronto Transit system. The Trenton and Napanee commuter bus services do not run on weekends.

A car is the most flexible means to get around as Belleville is a small city surrounded by largely rural attractions such as apple orchards, strawberry farms and wineries. Belleville is a suitable jumping-off point to visit Prince Edward County (Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Lake on the Mountain), Trenton/Brighton, Napanee or other villages in the area.

Within the city, there are two good paved trails suitable for cycling; the 4.4 km Riverfront Trail runs from Victoria Park along the Moira River to Lions Park while the Waterfront Trail runs from the western edge of town around Zwick's Park ending in East Bayshore Park.

Buy
Belleville's downtown is located on Front Street, on the east bank of the Moira River. Traffic in the Windsor-Quebec corridor used to follow Dundas Street (old Highway 2) through Belleville; this was bypassed by Highway 401 in the early 1960s and newer "big box" development (such as the Quinte Mall) has mostly extended southward from the Highway 62/401 crossroads (exit 543) with a strong presence of various national chains on North Front Street (62). The downtown remains home to small independent restaurants and merchants.

Connect
Wi-fi is available in various coffee shops and fast food outlets, and the Highway 401 rest stop (ONroute) in Trenton (both directions) which one hour free Wi-Fi access.

Deseronto
Deseronto is a small town on the north shore of the Bay of Quinte, between Belleville and Napanee, which has one Inn and one B&B.

Shannonville
Shannonville is 15 km (10 miles) east of Belleville, near the Tyendinaga Mohawk Reserve.

Stirling
Stirling is a tiny village 25 km (15 miles) northwest of Belleville; follow Hwy 62 north to old highway 14 (Foxboro-Stirling Road) in Foxboro.

Go next

 * Bancroft — the heart of cottage country to the south east of Algonquin Provincial Park, about north.
 * Cobourg — west on Hwy 401 about, toward the Greater Toronto Area, on the shores of Lake Ontario. For a change of scenery from the 401, take County Road 2 through Trenton and Brighton.
 * Napanee — east on Hwy 401, toward Kingston, a river-front town surrounded by cottages and countryside.
 * Prince Edward County — south of the Bay of Quinte, with Sandbanks Provincial Park on Lake Ontario and one of Ontario's wine regions.

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Bellevue

Bellevue is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington state, and often considered a satellite or suburb of Seattle. Bellevue had a population of 150,000 in 2021.

Bellevue is perhaps the most ritzy district of the Seattle metro area, mainly due to the presence of Microsoft at nearby Redmond and other tech companies occupying the downtown office towers. It also results in neighborhoods mostly comprising families or retirees with large houses and excellent vistas of the water for the lucky few; which reflects on many of the family-friendly attractions especially parks. It is generally considered more pleasant and safer to walk here than in Seattle proper. On the flip side however, the experience is somewhat blander than the latter due to a lower variety of sightseeing options, although the shopping experience is said to be better here.

By plane
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. To get to Bellevue, take eastbound State Route 518 and continue straight towards Interstate 405.

By train
Amtrak provides service to Seattle's King Street Station. To get to Bellevue, take Sound Transit Express bus route 550 (see ), which stops just around the corner from the station, on 4th Avenue South.

The Link Light Rail from Seattle is being extended into Bellevue, but completion is not expected until 2025.

By car

 * WA-520.svg State Route (SR) 520 connects Bellevue to Seattle, via the Evergreen Point floating bridge on Lake Washington. The bridge is tolled, hence less busier than Interstate 90. SR-520 serves as the northern border between Bellevue and Kirkland between the shores of Lake Washington and Interstate 405.
 * The more modern and capacious I-90.svg Interstate 90 (I-90) provides another route from Seattle across Lake Washington, via Mercer Island. For Bellevue, exit to Bellevue Way SE or Interstate 405.
 * I-405.svg Interstate 405 (I-405) is the outer loop of Interstate 5 that runs from Lynnwood to Tukwila (and the airport), through Bellevue. Rush hour traffic can be very daunting: expect a 45-minute to 1-hour drive from each end of the freeway to Bellevue.

King County Metro

 * From Kenmore and Kirkland, take route 234 and 235, respectively.
 * Route 271 passes through Bellevue on its way between University District in Seattle and Issaquah.
 * RapidRide Line B terminates at Bellevue from Redmond and Kirkland

Sound Transit
Express Bus fare is $2.75 per trip within King County and $3.75 to go into Snohomish or Pierce Counties.
 * From Snohomish County, route 532 operates during rush hour from Everett Station and Route 535 Monday to Saturday from Lynnwood
 * Route 550 runs frequently between Downtown Seattle and Downtown Bellevue via Mercer Island.
 * During the rush hour, Route 556 goes towards Issaquah via Bellevue from Northgate and the U District (University of Washington) in Seattle
 * Route 560 runs every half hour between Westwood Town Center in West Seattle via downtown Bellevue, Renton, SeaTac Airport, Burien.

Intercity bus services

 * Greyhound, Amtrak and most other ground transport services to Vancouver BC; Portland, Bellingham, Spokane and other parts of the state are available in Downtown Seattle and at the airport.

Get around
Bellevue has reliable transportation access to Seattle and the Puget Sound area.

For trips outside of the core city, you'll probably want a car.

By public transit

 * Almost every King County Metro and Sound Transit bus that runs through Bellevue stops at the on 6th Street between 108th Ave NE & 110th Ave NE in Downtown Bellevue. Bike lockers are available for rental during regular business hours.
 * Some of its useful routes are:
 * Route 221 runs from Bellevue Transit Center to Redmond
 * Route 226 from Bellevue Transit Center to Eastgate Park & Ride, via Crossroads Mall and Lake Hills Park
 * Route 240 travels south from Bellevue Transit Center and passes Factoria before continuing to Renton.
 * Route 271 continues from Bellevue TC to Bellevue College, via Kelsey Creek Park & Wilburton Hill Park to Bellevue College before continuing to Issaquah.
 * RapidRide Line B operates frequently to Redmond, with numerous stops along NE 8th St and turns left at Crossroads Mall.
 * Link Light Rail Line 2 from Bellefields Nature Park in South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Center via downtown Bellevue (along 12th Ave SE & 10th NE) and Overlake.
 * Link Light Rail Line 2 from Bellefields Nature Park in South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Center via downtown Bellevue (along 12th Ave SE & 10th NE) and Overlake.
 * Link Light Rail Line 2 from Bellefields Nature Park in South Bellevue to Redmond Technology Center via downtown Bellevue (along 12th Ave SE & 10th NE) and Overlake.

(See above under "Getting in" for a list of Sound Transit bus routes serving Bellevue). Construction is underway to extend Link Line 2 into downtown Seattle and SODO via I-90 from South Bellevue.

See
Nestled between two lakes, Bellevue is blessed with high terrain that offers beautiful natural vistas at its parks and a chance to unwind into natural habitats.

Buy
If you want to find something luxurious that Seattle doesn't offer, chances are Bellevue might have it (i.e. the only Neiman Marcus in the metro area)

Eat
Bellevue contains a whole lot more Chinese & Japanese restaurants than Seattle. You may also have better luck finding Indian dishes here, where its tech workers would typically flock for lunch.

Due to the nature of the district however, prices tend to be a tad more expensive than Seattle.

Sleep
As Bellevue mainly houses business & industrial meetings, a few hotel rooms may be sold out on some weekdays; the cheapest prices are actually easier to be found on weekends, with prices half of those of weekdays!

Due to the generally cheaper price than Seattle, travelers can make Bellevue as an alternative place to stay, and head down to Seattle using public transportation or a car.

Go next

 * Seattle, the largest city in the Pacific Northwest
 * Visit the Microsoft campus at Redmond.
 * Mercer Island for breathtaking vistas of Lake Washington and opulent houses.
 * In the Eastside, Kirkland hosts beautiful parks and a couple cheaper options, while Issaquah is a stone's throw away from multiple hiking trails.

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Bellevue (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Bellevue:

Canada

 * Bellevue (Alberta) — A community in the Crowsnest Pass special municipality in Southern Alberta.
 * Bellevue (Ontario) — A community in the Kawarthas, Ontario.

United States of America

 * Bellevue (Nebraska) — A town in Eastern Nebraska.
 * Bellevue (Washington) — A town in the Puget Sound region of Washington (state).
 * Bellevue (Ohio)

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Bellevue (Nebraska)

Bellevue, is a small town in Sarpy County, Nebraska, just south of Omaha and west of the Missouri River. It is the oldest town in Nebraska and the oldest town west of the Missouri River. It is known for being the historical home to Strategic Air Command and, today, US Strategic Command.

Get in
The primary north-south arteries are Highway 75 (the Kennedy Freeway) and Fort Crook Road. Both roads link to Interstate 80 north of Bellevue in South Omaha. Highway 370 and Cornhusker Road are major east-west arterials. Interstate 29, in Iowa, can be reached by following Highway 370 through Olde Towne Bellevue and crossing the Missouri River.

Get around
There are three main roads that will lead you around Bellevue. The oldest being Mission Ave. This will take you through Bellevue's historic Olde Towne area. Cornhusker Road will take you through one of the newer parts of town, Wolf Creek. Highway 370 will take you past the Twin Creek area.

Go next

 * Head north to Omaha and check the booming riverfront area or head south to Lincoln and catch a Huskers game.
 * The Strategic Air and Space Museum, the museum of the Strategic Air Command, is located in Ashland

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Bellflower

Bellflower is a city in the Gateway Cities region of Los Angeles County in Southern California.

By car
Bellflower sits at the junction of California Freeway 91 and Interstate 605. Exiting the 605 at Alondra Boulevard or Rosecrans Avenue then going west will lead to Bellflower. Exiting the 91 at Lakewood, Clark or Bellflower Boulevards then going north will also lead into Bellflower.

See
Tours are available Monday- Friday from 9AM-4PM. Please call Bellfower Historical Center in advance to schedule your tour. Booking a tour a few months prior to your visit is recommended due to the high demand of this historical site viewing.

Do
Visit the neighborhood Starbucks on Rosecrans and Bellflower. Buy a cup of coffee and drink it while you chat away with the friendly Starbuck's staff. Visit Downtown Bellflower where you can enjoy walks down Laurel Street with your children.

Buy
The Bellfower City Store is open from Monday to Friday, 11AM to 2PM. This is where you can buy souvenirs from "Bellfower: The Friendly City"

Stay safe
For all emergencies in Bellflower, dial 911

Medical emergencies

 * Los Angeles County Fire Department services Bellflower. Both of the stations in Bellflower have Paramedics on duty.
 * Station 23-9548 E Flower Street
 * Station 98 – 9814 Maplewood Avenue

Law enforcement
Police services in Bellflower are provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
 * From 8AM-8PM: Bellflower Substation – 16615 Bellflower Boulevard, +1 562 925-0124.
 * From 8PM–8AM: Lakewood Regional Station – 5130 N. Clark Avenue, Lakewood, +1 562 866-9061.

Cope

 * Clifton M. Brakensiek Library, 9945 E. Flower Street, +1 562 925-5543, . M-W 11AM-8PM, Th 11AM-6PM, F Sa 11AM-5PM. The Bellflower Branch of the Los Angeles County Public Library system. Special collections include the R. D. Boggs Sheet Music Collection.

Go next

 * Disneyland – 15 miles east of Bellflower, about 22 minutes driving time.
 * Long Beach – A few miles south of Bellflower

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Bellingen

Bellingen is a pretty town of 13,000 people (2021) in a green valley on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. Bellingen is slightly alternative lifestyle, with more than its share of arts, crafts and markets. It caters well for travellers.

Understand
Although it has a typically mild and tropical climate, it can really rain when it chooses to which it does almost every day in the wet season, and the low level bridge across the Bellinger river in central Bellingen is subject to flooding.

By car
Bellingen is located on Waterfall Way, which links the M1 Pacific Motorway with the A15 New England Highway at Armidale in the New England region.

By plane
The closest airport with scheduled flights is located in Coffs Harbour ; which is a half an hour drive by car.

Get around
The easiest way to get around is to walk. The town isn't big, but you do need an umbrella for the afternoon daily storm.

See

 * Historic buildings

Do

 * A beautiful area to take a swim in the Bellingen river can be found along "Glenifer road". Take the first left after the Glenifer hall and find a park when you reach the first bridge after this turn off. Walk upstream along the river from the bridge about 300 m and you will find a wonderful deep swimming hole.
 * Tours to Dorrigo National Park. The tours can be arranged in the Bellingen YHA, but only on 3 days a week (Mondays, Wednesday and Friday). Cost: $35 per person. (May need updating?)
 * Dorrigo day trip. Transport only. Spend the day in the mountains at Dorrigo. Stops in town and at the Rainforest Centre. Walking path to Dangar Falls. (Tuesday, Friday, Sunday). Cost $27 per person with Dorrigo Transit. Bookings Essential.
 * See a live performance.

Stay safe
Be aware going in rainy season. It usually rains in Bellingen every day, and rainy season only makes Bello More wet, and difficult to visit.

Go next

 * Take a drive or ride along Waterfall Way to visit the World Heritage listed Dorrigo National Park and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.
 * The coastal centre of Coffs Harbour is half an hour's drive to the east.
 * Be sure to take a trip up the waterfall way to take in the beautiful scenery and country atmosphere of Dorrigo
 * Continue on Waterfall Way to Armidale, Australia's highest city.

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Bellingham

There is more than one place called Bellingham:

Australia

 * Bellingham (Tasmania) a tiny coastal hamlet in northern Tasmania.

United Kingdom

 * Bellingham (Northumberland), a village in Northumberland.

United States of America

 * Bellingham (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts.
 * Bellingham (Minnesota) - A town in Minnesota.
 * Bellingham (Washington) - A city in Washington (state).

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Bellingham (Washington)

Bellingham is a city in the North Cascades region of Washington State. Also known as the City of Subdued Excitement, this city of 92,000 people (2021) is the northernmost city in the contiguous 48 states.

Understand
Its status as the northernmost city is not widely known, as the state of Maine in the Northeast often appears to be further north on many maps. It was formed in 1903 when the cities of New Whatcom and Fairhaven consolidated from what were once four separate settlements. The local economy got its start in resource extraction, notably coal and timber. The Georgia-Pacific mill on the waterfront, whose site is now being redeveloped into a dynamic mixed-use neighborhood, sustained the local economy for many years. Employment has diversified from heavy industry to education, services, tourism, and retail.

Situated on Bellingham Bay, you can venture from downtown and in minutes be in rural farmland, the North Cascades or out on the salt waters around the San Juan Islands. Bellingham is about 80 miles north of Seattle and 55 miles south of Vancouver, BC. Bellingham is the seat of Whatcom County.

The historic Fairhaven District at the south end of the city is probably the most tourist-oriented area, with a number of nice shops and restaurants. Many of the buildings in Fairhaven date back to the late 19th and early 20th century. Beautiful historic homes overlook the bay from the South Hill neighborhood, just north of Fairhaven. Western Washington University on the flank of Sehome Hill boasts an outdoor sculpture garden and adjoins the Sehome Hill Arboretum, with a number of trails and a lookout tower at the top. Downtown lies to the north of the University. Although less touristy than Fairhaven, it is still vibrant during regular business hours, and caters to college revelers at night.

Culture
Environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling, are part of the culture here. Bellingham is known for being a town that cares for its environment and its residents enjoy the many outdoor activities the region supports. Outdoor adventure is a key reason why people live and visit here. Activities range from skiing on nearby Mt. Baker to whale watching near the San Juan Islands.

The city's downtown has a variety of locally owned businesses, fine dining and nightlife options. It is also the cultural core of the city, with an eclectic mix of museums and performance venues all within blocks of each other. Coffee is a way of life in the Northwest, and Bellingham certainly has its share of local espresso stands.

Western Washington University attracts students from across the region to Bellingham. This keeps the city relatively young and vibrant, and contributes to an unusually rich local cultural scene. WWU is also home to one of the largest & finest collections of outdoor sculpture on the West Coast, featuring works of internationally renowned artists including Richard Serra, Isamu Noguchi, Beverly Pepper and Anthony Caro.

While the community is growing, it retains much of its authentic self and its commitment to a laid-back, progressive style.

Destinations
Flights to Bellingham include from Las Vegas (2.5 hours), from Los Angeles (3.25 hours, from Oakland (2.25 hours), from Palm Springs (3 hours), from Phoenix (3.25 hours), from San Diego (3 hours), and from Seattle (45-50 minutes).

Airlines

Ground transportation

 * Major national rental car agencies at the Bellingham Airport are:
 * Bell Shuttle Charters and Quick Shuttle operate intercity services that stop at the airport (see "By bus" below)
 * Whatcom Transportation Authority (see "By public transit" below) bus route 3 stops at the airport from Monday to Saturday.
 * A variety of taxi operators service the area (see "By taxi" below)
 * The airport parking rate is $9 per 24-hour period.
 * Bell Shuttle Charters and Quick Shuttle operate intercity services that stop at the airport (see "By bus" below)
 * Whatcom Transportation Authority (see "By public transit" below) bus route 3 stops at the airport from Monday to Saturday.
 * A variety of taxi operators service the area (see "By taxi" below)
 * The airport parking rate is $9 per 24-hour period.

By car

Access to Bellingham is primarily from the seven exits off Interstate 5 (I-5), although travelers using the Lynden/Aldergrove border crossing will arrive via State Route 539, a.k.a. Guide Meridian. Fairhaven is served by Exit 250, and downtown is served by Exit 253 Lakeway Drive.A scenic alternative when coming from the south is Chuckanut Drive (State Route 11), a winding road that follows the side of Chuckanut Mountain along the water overlooking the San Juan Islands. Turn off I-5 at Exit 231, reach the village of Bow at State Route 11, and turn right (north). Expect to take an extra 20 minutes to reach downtown. This route is also popular with cyclists (warning: narrow shoulders) and has been used frequently for national car commercials.

Another rural alternative in the eastern part of the county is State Route 9, which parallels Interstate 5 and can be accessed south of Whatcom County via Skagit County. This route carves through a valley east of Stewart Mountain and the Mt. Baker foothills. On a two-lane highway, you pass through small towns and by various farms, follow the south fork of the Nooksack River, and end up at the border community of Sumas on the U.S. and Canadian border. To connect back to Bellingham, visitors should go west on Highway 542 when it intersects with Highway 9.

By train

 * Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. Travel time to Bellingham from Portland is 6 hours, from Tacoma is 3.5 hours, from Seattle is 2 hours, and from Vancouver, BC is 2 hours. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene.  No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach. For trains to Vancouver, this is the final stop before entering Canada and reaching the terminus station in Vancouver.  For Amtrak Cascades trains, border control takes place in Vancouver, both for passengers arriving from the United States and passengers departing to the United States.
 * Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. Travel time to Bellingham from Portland is 6 hours, from Tacoma is 3.5 hours, from Seattle is 2 hours, and from Vancouver, BC is 2 hours. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene.  No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach. For trains to Vancouver, this is the final stop before entering Canada and reaching the terminus station in Vancouver.  For Amtrak Cascades trains, border control takes place in Vancouver, both for passengers arriving from the United States and passengers departing to the United States.
 * Amtrak Cascades operates between Vancouver, BC and Eugene via Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Everett, Edmonds, Seattle, Tukwila, Tacoma, Lacey (Olympia), Centralia, Kelso (Longview), Vancouver, WA, Portland, Oregon City, Salem, and Albany. Travel time to Bellingham from Portland is 6 hours, from Tacoma is 3.5 hours, from Seattle is 2 hours, and from Vancouver, BC is 2 hours. There are two round trips daily along the portion between Vancouver and Seattle, four round trips daily along the portion between Seattle and Portland, and two round trips daily along the portion between Portland and Eugene.  No train departures travel the whole length of the route. Additional service between Vancouver and Seattle, and between Portland to Eugene are provided on the Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach. For trains to Vancouver, this is the final stop before entering Canada and reaching the terminus station in Vancouver.  For Amtrak Cascades trains, border control takes place in Vancouver, both for passengers arriving from the United States and passengers departing to the United States.

By bus
Except Greyhound which stops in the, the other bus companies have their regular stops in different locations around town:

Get around
You can get around on foot within the Fairhaven district, downtown, and the University, but transportation between these areas is best by bicycle, car, or bus.

By car
Parking is 75¢ per hour downtown, and notably more expensive at the University. On-street parking is available at most hours, except in resident parking areas, and there are some free lots. Downtown Bellingham, though small, is something of a maze, with many odd angles and one-way streets. It may be helpful to have a detailed map handy when navigating this area. Free maps are available at the Visitor Center just off I-5 at exit 253. Some Whatcom County roads outside of Bellingham are referred to by locals with a preceding the: Guide Meridian is "The Guide," and so on.

Because traffic is relatively light and parking is relatively easy, most locals get around by car. Many students, some ecologically-minded souls, and other people walk, ride a bicycle, or use the local buses.

By public transit

 * WTA operates a public transit network through the county, including within Bellingham. Also operates services between Bellingham and Blaine, Ferndale, Lynden, and Sumas. Many routes operate 7 days per week, but many only operate Monday to Saturday.
 * Bus routes from other communities include:
 * 1 from Fairhaven Transportation Center (Alaska Ferry, Amtrak, Greyhound, Cruise Terminal) to Bellingham Station (Downtown Bellingham) along 11th St, State St
 * 3 from Bellingham International Airport to Bellingham Station via Airport Way, Bennett Dr, Eldridge Ave
 * 26 from Lynden to Cordata Station. Multiple trips daily
 * 27 from Ferndale. Multiple trips daily.
 * 50 from Lummi Island Ferry Terminal in Lummi Nation to Bellingham Station. No bus services on Lummi Island.
 * 71X from Sumas via Nooksack and Everson. Monday to Saturday only.
 * 75 from Blaine via Ferndale. Monday to Saturday only.
 * 80X from Mount Vernon via Burlington, both in Skagit county. Multiple trips daily. Co-operated by WTA and Skagit Transit.
 * 80X from Mount Vernon via Burlington, both in Skagit county. Multiple trips daily. Co-operated by WTA and Skagit Transit.

By bicycle
There is a network of bike and pedestrian paths, with a map available online. Riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk in a business district is prohibited.

By powered wheelchair
Powered wheelchairs can give some visitors better mobility, but are difficult to transport on airliners. They can be rented from some stores, and a few are available for a donation from the local Lion's Club charity.

Buy
A major retail center is the Guide-Meridian Street, off I-5 in Nortnorth end of town. This includes Bellis Fair Mall and a variety of strip malls and major retail outlets.

For those in search of something authentic, downtown Bellingham and the historic district of Fairhaven offer a number of small one-of-a-kind shops, restaurants, bakeries and unique services. Nearby communities like Lynden and Ferndale are smaller, but have some interesting retail and dining options. Throughout the region there are seasonal produce stands and orchards that offer locally grown items.

Crime
The crime rate is relatively low for an urban area by American standards. Violent crime perpetrated by strangers is nearly unheard of, but property crime is more common. If you are parked at a trailhead or in a park, keep your valuables out of sight, or better yet leave them where you're staying.

There are few areas of the city that couldn't be considered safe at all hours of the day and night. The downtown bar scene sometimes attracts a drunk and somewhat rowdy crowd at night, and a few street corners downtown attract groups of loiterers that have occasionally become belligerent. But overall no unusual precautions need be taken. Certain areas in Alabama neighborhood should be avoided.

Rail/trail crossings
When hiking in the area, it's not unusual to have to cross the railroad tracks that hug the shoreline south of the city, or in some cases walk along the tracks (though both are considered trespassing). Stay alert: while the many freight trains that pass through make plenty of noise, the passenger trains are surprisingly quiet and can easily sneak up on an unwary hiker.

Cope
Bellingham's winters are often long and rainy, and it's the northernmost city of its size in the lower 48 states. If you visit between the months of October and May be prepared for a good deal of wind and precipitation.

Consulates
All foreign consulates are in Seattle.

Go next

 * Mount Baker: A glacier-covered volcano with a popular outdoor recreation area and ski resort, east of Bellingham on Mount Baker Highway, Highway 542.
 * Chuckanut Mountains has numerous hiking trails south of the city. Lookout (Galbraith) Mountain offers some of the best mountain biking in the area. Chuckanut Drive (state route 11) is a scenic drive leading south of Bellingham overlooking the Salish Sea, while hugging the cliffs of these mountains
 * North Lake Whatcom Trail is a treat on hot summer days, as it has numerous spots to take a dip in the lake or just take in the scenery. Follow North Shore Drive nearly to the end and follow the signs to the trail head. Come early, as the insects can be a bit overwhelming in the evening.
 * Bellingham Bay and the local rivers and lakes provide for some great boating opportunities. Rent a sailboat or kayak on the Bay or Lake Whatcom. Join a charter trip to the stunning San Juan Islands or Victoria. Watch the mighty Orca whales glide majestically in their home waterways. Take an exhilarating raft trip on the Nooksack River. Spending time on the water is a great way to experience Bellingham.
 * North Cascades Highway: No major city in Washington has quicker access. Take I-5 south to exit 232 Cook Road, and turn left. Make another left turn when you meet the highway in the town of Sedro Woolley (4.5 miles).
 * San Juan Islands by boat, or commuter plane from the airport
 * Vancouver: Just an hour north of Bellingham across the border in Canada, this beautiful city hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics.
 * Seattle: Surrounded by water, mountains and picturesque isles, this city has something for everyone. About 2 hours south of Bellingham on I-5.

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Bellinzona

Bellinzona is a city in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Ticino, at the foot of the Alps and traversed by the Ticino River. It preserves its medieval atmosphere while offering modern services.

By car
Motorways A2 and A13 are the main roads connecting the city. The A2 heads north through the Gotthard Pass to Lucerne, Basel and over the border with Germany, as well as south towards Lugano and on to Italy. The A13 heads north-east towards Austria, passing the San Bernardino pass and Chur.

By train
Bellinzona is also conveniently connected by the Gotthard railway, and is a standard stop for many intercity trains between Zurich, Lugano, Chiasso and Locarno. Regional services here are operated by TiLo and connect the town to the nearest airport (Milan-Malpensa ), and to Biasca and many other destinations.

By bus
Plenty of bus services can be found at the train station. They're operated by PostBus Switzerland and offer alternative ways to travel to a range of destinations in the region.

See
In 2000, the Castles of Bellinzona were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

From Castelgrande follow the wall, also restored, which once went all the way to the Ticino River. A footbridge crosses the part, which was knocked down to allow transit on the Viale Portone. The view from the wall sweeps over the very modern buildings, the pride of Ticino's architects (Casa del Portone, Casa Bianca, Casa Nera, Casa Fabrizia) with the green background of the sports centre with its public pool and tennis courts on the river's edge. From the walkway return to the station either through Città Vecchia from via Orico, or following the Viale Portone or via Mirasole.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.
 * Carasc Suspension Bridge - Hike the trails or take the Monte Carasso cable car partly up the slope of Mornera, disembark at the second station (Corte di Sotto) and hike to San Barnàrd church, known for its frescoes, then follow the trail beyond the church to Semetina Valley where the 270-m bridge hovers 130 m above the valley with sweeping views. It is Switzerland's longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge.

Sleep

 * There is a possibility to stay in old historical houses at the Humanità Hostel  in Cabbiolo, about 25 km from Bellinzona. +41 91 830 14 81, [mailto:info@humanita.ch info@humanita.ch]
 * There is a possibility to stay in old historical houses at the Humanità Hostel  in Cabbiolo, about 25 km from Bellinzona. +41 91 830 14 81, [mailto:info@humanita.ch info@humanita.ch]
 * There is a possibility to stay in old historical houses at the Humanità Hostel  in Cabbiolo, about 25 km from Bellinzona. +41 91 830 14 81, [mailto:info@humanita.ch info@humanita.ch]

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 * Milan
 * Locarno
 * Lugano

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Bellows Falls

Bellows Falls is an incorporated village of 3,000 people in the town of Rockingham in southeastern Vermont. It has enjoyed a renaissance in two main areas since the turn of the millennium. The existing stock of Victorian era brick and wood frame has seen sustained restoration and an art community has taken up residence.

By car

 * Interstate 91. The major highway running north-south with 2 exits in the town.  I-91 goes north all the way to Canada. To the south it goes through Greenfield, Springfield and Hartford, Connecticut, terminating in New Haven, Connecticut.  Exit 5 from the south to route 5 North and into town, or Exit 6 from the north to route 5 South into town.
 * Route 12. Runs from Keene north to North Walpole, NH which is just across the Connecticut River from town.

By bus

 * Greyhound, terminal at the stationary store, on the square in the downtown.

By train

 * Route stopping at Bellows Falls:
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.
 * Vermonter operates daily between St. Albans and Washington, D.C. including stops in Essex Junction, Waterbury, Montpelier, White River Junction, Claremont, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro, Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Meriden, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and New Carrollton.

By plane

 * Bradley International in Windsor Locks, Connecticut is the closest at 1.5 hours distance,
 * Manchester International in Manchester, New Hampshire next closest at 2 hours, and
 * Logan International in Boston is after that at 2.5 hours, with connection via shared van service with to the door service via Thomas Transportation, +1-800-526-8143.  You must make reservations in advance!

Get around
The village of Bellows Falls is small enough to get around easily by foot. It is connected to the surrounding towns by Connecticut River Transit - an excellent low cost bus service. Some buses are equipped with bicycle racks which can handle 2 or 3 at a time.

Traveling from Rockingham to Chester is a popular route for the experienced road bike crowd however the town of itself is a sprawling area that is challenging to get around except by private car.

Eat
North of the square:

North of town:

South of the square:

South of town:

On Atkinson St/Route 5 in town:

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Bellville

There is more than one place called Bellville:

South Africa

 * Bellville (Western Cape) - A town in South Africa's Western Cape.

United States of America

 * Bellville (Georgia) - A town in Georgia.
 * Bellville (Ohio) - A town in Ohio.
 * Bellville (Texas) - A town in Texas.

You might also be looking for one of several towns named Belleville.

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Bellville (Ohio)

Bellville is a village of 2,000 people (2020) in Richland County in the state of Ohio.

By car

 * Interstate 71, exit 165 at State Route 97 (Lexington-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 97, your right in Bellville. To get to the central business district, go south on State Route 97 to State Route 13.
 * Interstate 71, exit 169 at State Route 13 (Mansfield-Bellville exit), go south on State Route 13 to Bellville.

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 * Lexington
 * Mansfield
 * Ontario

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Belmont

There is more than one place called Belmont

Australia

 * Belmont (New South Wales)
 * Belmont (Queensland)
 * Belmont (Victoria)
 * Belmont (Western Australia)

France

 * Belmont (Doubs)
 * Belmont (Gers)
 * Belmont (Isère)
 * Belmont (Jura)
 * Belmont (Haute-Marne)
 * Belmont (Bas-Rhin)
 * Belmont (Haute-Saône)

England

 * Belmont (County Durham)
 * Belmont (Exeter), Devon
 * Belmont (Lancashire)
 * Belmont (Oxfordshire)
 * Belmont (Sussex)

Scotland

 * Belmont (Scotland)

United States of America

 * Belmont (California) - A town in the state of California.
 * Belmont (Maine) - A town in the state of Maine.
 * Belmont (Massachusetts) - A town in the state of Massachusetts.
 * Belmont (Michigan) - A town in the state of Michigan.
 * Belmont (Mississippi) - A town in the state of Mississippi.
 * Belmont (New Hampshire) - A town in the state of New Hampshire.
 * Belmont (New York) - A town in the state of New York.
 * Belmont (North Carolina) - A town in the state of North Carolina.
 * Belmont (Ohio) - A town in the state of Ohio.
 * Belmont (Pennsylvania) - A town in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Belmont (Vermont) - A town in the state of Vermont.
 * Belmont (Virginia) - A plantation in the state of Virginia.
 * Belmont (West Virginia) - A town in the state of West Virginia.
 * Belmont (Wisconsin) - A town in the state of Wisconsin.

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Belmont (California)

Belmont is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

By plane
The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport. It is also possible but not ideal to land at Oakland International Airport or San Jose International Airport.

By train
Take Caltrain and get off at Belmont Station.

By car
Take the Ralston Avenue exit from US-101. You can also reach Belmont by exiting at Ralston Avenue on US-92.

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Belmont (North Carolina)

Belmont is a suburban town west of the major city of Charlotte in U.S. State of North Carolina.

Get in
Belmont is located west of Charlotte and south of Mount Holly, in the south-central part of North Carolina. It is best accessible by car from I-85 or NC-74.

Get around
Belmont is best accessible by car. However, bicycle riding is popular especially near its town center.

See
Belmont's most prominent sight is the Gothic architecture of Belmont Abbey College. It is viewable from NC-74, and worth a brief side trip.

Another popular attraction while in town is Belmont's historic town center which features a few restaurants and shops centered around historic 19th century buildings.

There is a 1950s-style drive-in movie theater on the outskirts of town. This attraction is both extremely cheap and fun, especially as a family or date activity.

Do

 * The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located in Belmont. This large outdoor garden attracts tourists from around the region, and is especially attractive during the springtime.
 * The U.S. National Whitewater Center is an outdoor recreational park featuring whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain-biking and zip-lining located just across the Catawba River along Interstate 85 in Mecklenburg County, NC.

Sleep
Found inside of Belmont is the Hampton Inn, a nicer hotel located off I-85 at exit number 26.

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 * Fort Mill–Town of similar size located in South Carolina just south of Charlotte.
 * Pineville–Town with a large shopping mall and small town center.

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Belmopan

Belmopan is the capital of Belize, nearer the geographic center of the country than (former capital) Belize City. It was established following the massive damage that occurred when Hurricane Hattie struck Belize City in 1961. An inland location was deemed a safer location for the national government than the low-lying seaside metropolis of Belize City.

Get in
Getting into Belmopan is easy. Two highways serve as an entrance to Belmopan: the Hummingbird Highway and George Price Highway (formerly known as Western Highway). Travel from Belmopan to Belize City using the novelos or the batty bus lines is less than BZ$12 (Belizean dollars) - US$6 - per person. The is on the corner of Constitution Dr & Bliss Parade towards the southwest corner of the government campus.

Get around
You can get around Belmopan by car or taxi, but Belmopan is a small city. Walking can get you around and really show you the true city.

See

Many tour companies in and around Belmopan, Belize Jungle Masters being the best for zip lining and run tours to a wide variety of interesting caves, ruins, and jungle trails. Belize True Adventures and Upside Down Tours are known for providing amazing tours to St. Herman's Cave and Crystal Cave at the Blue Hole National Park. It's a good idea to look for reviews for other tour companies on review sites before booking, in case some of them may have treated guests poorly.

Most of these are day trips, leaving early in the morning and returning the same afternoon. Note that not all tours are available on any given day. Most tour companies require a certain minimum number of registrations before they'll make the run. Checking in the night before for which tours are available the next day is often the best option.
 * Cave tubing - Enjoy floating past side windows that filters the jungle light through the mist as you swirl around stalactites and stalagmites looming from above and below through the underworld mystic cave caverns. Cave tubing can be done at either Jaguar Paw or St. Herman's Blue Hole National park, just minutes away from Belmopan.
 * Mountain Cow/Crystal Cave Entry to cave is only allowed with tour/approved guide
 * Zip lining - is as close as you can get to flying over the jungle. As you soar from tree to tree, experience a bird's-eye view of the Belize jungle, and scenery that cannot be seen from the ground. You will be securely fastened to a harness that is attached to a cable. You push off from a platform up in a tree and zip along the cable to another platform
 * Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) is a Mayan sacrificial burial site near Belmopan. The site is contained entirely within a cave system, and access to the relics is gained via some 500 metres of climbing over rocks, wading and swimming through water that is at times over 1.5 metres deep. The cave was a sacred site for the Mayans and it contains many examples of pottery, ceramics and stoneware, as well as several sets of human sacrificial remains, one of which (known as the "Crystal Maiden") has been almost entirely covered in limestone crystals by the water in the cave. The site is about 45 minutes drive from San Ignacio, and, due to the caving aspect, it may only be visited when accompanied by an official guide (who will provide appropriate safety equipment). Most tour companies in San Ignacio are able to offer officially guided tours.
 * Barton Creek Cave Barton Creek Outpost: Take the road in Georgeville to Mountain Pine Ridge, drive 50-60 minutes and turn at the large brown sign on the left to Barton Creek Archaeological Reserve. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) from there.
 * Caracol Biggest ruin in Belize, yet mostly unexcavated, so you really feel like you are in a national park on a ruin. Ca'ana, place of the sky, is one of the biggest and most massive temples in the Mayan world. Definitely a must-see ruin, and it comes with stops at Rio On Pools and Rio Frio Cave too.
 * Xunantunich (Maya Ruins)
 * The Artbox, an art gallery which is great for tourists.
 * Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) is a Mayan sacrificial burial site near Belmopan. The site is contained entirely within a cave system, and access to the relics is gained via some 500 metres of climbing over rocks, wading and swimming through water that is at times over 1.5 metres deep. The cave was a sacred site for the Mayans and it contains many examples of pottery, ceramics and stoneware, as well as several sets of human sacrificial remains, one of which (known as the "Crystal Maiden") has been almost entirely covered in limestone crystals by the water in the cave. The site is about 45 minutes drive from San Ignacio, and, due to the caving aspect, it may only be visited when accompanied by an official guide (who will provide appropriate safety equipment). Most tour companies in San Ignacio are able to offer officially guided tours.
 * Barton Creek Cave Barton Creek Outpost: Take the road in Georgeville to Mountain Pine Ridge, drive 50-60 minutes and turn at the large brown sign on the left to Barton Creek Archaeological Reserve. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) from there.
 * Caracol Biggest ruin in Belize, yet mostly unexcavated, so you really feel like you are in a national park on a ruin. Ca'ana, place of the sky, is one of the biggest and most massive temples in the Mayan world. Definitely a must-see ruin, and it comes with stops at Rio On Pools and Rio Frio Cave too.
 * Xunantunich (Maya Ruins)
 * The Artbox, an art gallery which is great for tourists.

Do
Belmopan is a good place to walk around the neighbourhoods and market plazas. It is a great place to discover, as it has a low crime rate and is very laid back and relaxing.

Buy
Things to buy in Belmopan include Belizean groceries and gifts from the gift shops. Angelus Press is a great place to shop for gifts where you can buy flags, maps, books, and Belizean trinkets.

Every Tuesday and Friday there is a market held in the centre of the city. Many locals set up booths selling inexpensive clothes, DVDs, trinkets, food, and produce. Many Belizians from surrounding towns and villages ride the bus to get to Belmopan's market day so it is a great way to experience the culture. If you want to experience it at its busiest point, plan to come early, because many booths close down during the hottest part of the day.

Eat
There are a lot of clean, Chinese-owned restaurants in Belmopan that make great Belizean food. The Yim Saan restaurant has great food and is a 4-star restaurant/hotel.

Drink
Drink only the bottled water.

Embassies and High Commissions
Some of the foreign diplomatic missions are located in Belmopan (the national capital) while others are in Belize City. Other countries maintain non-resident diplomatic representation to Belize through their embassy in Mexico City, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Washington DC or elsewhere in the region:

 * 🇦🇺 Australia
 * 🇧🇷 Brazil
 * 🇨🇦 Canada
 * 🇹🇼 Taiwan
 * 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
 * 🇨🇺 Cuba
 * 🇸🇻 El Salvador
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇬🇹 Guatemala
 * 🇭🇳 Honduras
 * 🇲🇽 Mexico
 * 🇳🇱 Netherlands
 * 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
 * 🇵🇦 Panama
 * 🇪🇸 Spain
 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇸 United States

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 * The largest city and former capital Belize city

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Belogorsk

Belogorsk (Russian: Белог'орск, byeh-loh-GORSK) is a town in Russia's Amur Oblast, located north of Blagoveshchensk on Trans Siberian Railway. The population is 67,000.

By train
from Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, Tynda or Moscow etc.

By bus
from Blagoveshchensk. Tel. of bus station: +7(41641) 2-12-89

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Belogradchik

Belogradchik (Bulgarian: Белоградчик) is a city in North Bulgaria in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. The town is famous throughout Bulgaria for its unique rock formations.

By bus
From the Central Bus Station in Sofia, direct buses run to Belogradchik about once a day. (Trip time: 4 hours) The town is most easily reached by bus from Vidin, 50 km to the north. Regular buses run between Belogradchik and Vidin throughout the day. (Trip time: 1 hour) The bus station in Belogradchik is conveniently located just below the main street.

By train
Trains on the Sofia-Vidin line (leaving from the Sofia Central Railway Station) stop at the village Oreshets, which is about 10 km to the east of Belogradchik. On the way to Mezdra, the train crosses a mountain range and travels through the Iskar Gorge, and is described by some as one of the most scenic trains in the Balkans. People may tell you there is a bus service connecting the train station to Belogradchik. If you find one, great, but count on taking a taxi, many of which wait at the station for every train. A fair price is 6 leva or 3 leva if at least 3 people are in the taxi. To return, get the taxi number from the Tourist Office and call them long in advance (sometimes you may receive a negative answer and miss your train back to Sofia), or ask in the bus station.

By car
Belogradchik lies just off the main road between Montana and Vidin. From Sofia, the trip time by car is about 3 hours.

Get around
Belogradchik is a small town and is easily and most enjoyably experienced on foot. Limited taxi service is also available.

See

 * Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria's most spectacular rock formations covering an area of 90 km². Some of the best views of the rocks are from the main square, the top of the fortress, the town park or along one of the many hiking trails. Belogradchik Rocks is a nominee for the New7Wonders of Nature
 * There is a defunct Ottoman Mosque nearby to and easily visible from the fortress. It was supposedly built in 1751. It's not in the best repair these days and the building itself is not very remarkable, but the minaret and Arabic artwork above the door are beautiful. Worth taking a bit to admire.
 * History Museum, in town center on the main street. M-F 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small museum containing exhibits of local history and folklore. The museum is housed in a well-preserved national revival period home (c.1810).
 * Art Gallery, in the town center on the main street. M-F 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small gallery featuring the work of local and regional artists. Its collection includes over 180 paintings and drawings.
 * Art Gallery, in the town center on the main street. M-F 09:00-12:00 & 14:00-17:00. A small gallery featuring the work of local and regional artists. Its collection includes over 180 paintings and drawings.

Do

 * Hike. Spend a day exploring the area's unique rock formations on one of the many marked trails through the surrounding hills.  Ranging in length from 4 km to 24 km round trip, the trails are perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll or a full day adventure.  They offer beautiful views of the surrounding hills and rocks and opportunities for viewing local wildlife and exploring local caves.  For trail maps and information about local guides visit the Visitor's Center on the main square.

Buy
In the center, there is a small souvenir shop which offers the typically selection of trinkets, pottery, embroidery and knickknacks. For a more unique purchase, try the wine shop next door which features wines and spirits from the surrounding region.

Drink
There are numerous small cafes and bars located along the main street of town. Most of these only serve drinks or occasionally a light snack. In the summer, a small outdoor cafe just off the main square provides the perfect spot to relax in the shade and offers one of the best views of the Belogradchik Rocks.

For a taste of the local drinks, try a bottle of Magura wine made in the neighboring village of Rabisha. Or for something stronger, try a shot of domashno rakia, homemade brandy, the national drink of Bulgaria and always a source of local pride.

Sleep
While several larger hotels are under construction, the only available accommodations are smaller family-run businesses.

Visitors can also find accommodations in a number of private "guest homes" which typically offer 2 or 3 rooms for tourists. For a partial list of these click here.

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 * Visit the village of Chiprovtsi, located about 35 km to the south, which is famous for its hand-woven carpets.

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