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Denmark (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Denmark or Danmark:

Europe

 * Denmark - One of the Nordic countries.
 * Danmark (Sweden) - a village south of Uppsala, Sweden.

Australia

 * Denmark (Western Australia) - A town in Western Australia.

United States of America

 * Denmark (Maine) - A town in the state of Maine.
 * Denmark (New York) - A town in the state of New York.
 * Denmark (Wisconsin) - A town in the state of Wisconsin.

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Denmark (Western Australia)

Denmark is a small tourist-oriented town in Western Australia. It has numerous arts and craft shops, coffee shops and lots of holiday accommodation. It has surrounding wineries and places of scenic beauty. It is within an hours drive of Albany

Get in
Denmark is under an hour driving from Albany. It is around 4-5 hours drive from Perth.

There is daily air service to Albany from Perth.

Transwa has direct bus services from Perth.

Get around
The town centre is easily small enough to explore by foot. To see the surrounding areas you will need a car, or take a bus tour. Greens Pool, at William Bay, and Ocean Beach are within reach by bicycle at 25 km and 10 km from Denmark town. There is a walking path along the river that passes the town centre, and an amble down to Rivermouth and back (returning along the other side of the river) will take about an hour.

See

 * Elephant Rocks in the nearby William Bay National Park, has interesting granite rock formations, and is a great, sheltered, location for swimming and snorkelling in the chilly waters of the Southern Ocean.

Do
The shire surrounding Denmark boasts many vineyards of high quality, generally tasting the wine is free. There are also several walking tracks.

Buy
There is an IGA (grocery store) as well as a general store. There are also several boutique stores selling a variety of items.

Eat
There are numerous restaurants, coffee shops, etc.

Drink
There are three bottle shops in the town of Denmark. Within the shire of Denmark there are many vineyards (and one meadery) of generally high quality.

Sleep
By far the most common accommodation available are houses available for short term lease. The council itself hires them out. Most can sleep 4-6 people and come complete with kitchens, stocked pantries and wood fires. lots of well being retreats like Aiyana Retreat are offering up-market accommodations

Connect
Internet access is available at the library, and at the neighbouring telecommunications centre. As at Jan 2008 free Wifi was available outside the library even during non-opening hours.

There is good mobile phone reception for all mobile carriers.

Go next

 * North West to - Pemberton
 * East to - Albany and the surrounding national parks.

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Dennis

Dennis is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, and West Dennis. Dennis bills itself as the "Cultural Center of Cape Cod", and perhaps rightly so. It boasts the Cape Cod Museum of Art, the Cape Playhouse, and some really excellent art and craft galleries.

By car

 * From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6). Dennis is at Exit 9 off of Route 6, approximately 40 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge.
 * From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east. Dennis is at Exit 9 off of Route 6, approximately 40 minutes from the Sagamore Bridge.

By bus

 * Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Av., Hyannis, +1 508-771-6191,.

Get around
Public transportation is non-existent in Dennis, so you will want a car to get around. While the shoulders are narrow on many of the roads, bicycles are also a great way to get around in Dennis.

See

 * Windfest Cape Cod Freestyle Frenzy Wind Surfing Competition, West Dennis Beach, mid-June.
 * Scargo Hill, Scargo Hill Rd., (Rte 6, Exit 9 to Route 143 north, left on Rte 6A, left on Scargo Hill Rd). Nice panoramic view of the Cape and across Cape Cod Bay from the top of the 28 ft (8.5 m) stone tower on the 160 ft (49 m) hill.
 * View of Dennis from Scargo Tower.jpg
 * View of Dennis from Scargo Tower.jpg

Do

 * Eventide Arts Festival, Dennis Union Church, Route 6A, +1 508-255-9255 (General Information), +1 508-255-9255 (Box Office).
 * Dennis Pines Par 72, 7000 yards.
 * Dennis Highlands Par 71, 6500 yards.
 * Dennis Pines Par 72, 7000 yards.
 * Dennis Highlands Par 71, 6500 yards.
 * Dennis Pines Par 72, 7000 yards.
 * Dennis Highlands Par 71, 6500 yards.

 * Albatross Deep Sea Fishing, Sesuit Harbor, +1 508-385-3244.

Drink

 * Improper Bostonian, Route 28, +1 508-394-7416. Seasonal W-Sa. Live bands weekends. Sa 3PM-7PM DJ. 20s-30s crowd.

Sleep

 * Dennisport Ocean View Beach Houses, Dennisport, +1 508-398-3615. Sea Captain's Homes on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound.
 * Dennisport Ocean View Beach Houses, Dennisport, +1 508-398-3615. Sea Captain's Homes on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound.
 * Dennisport Ocean View Beach Houses, Dennisport, +1 508-398-3615. Sea Captain's Homes on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound.
 * Dennisport Ocean View Beach Houses, Dennisport, +1 508-398-3615. Sea Captain's Homes on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound.
 * Dennisport Ocean View Beach Houses, Dennisport, +1 508-398-3615. Sea Captain's Homes on Cape Cod's Nantucket Sound.

Go next
Nearby Hyannis, one of the villages of Barnstable, boasts the largest downtown area in the mid-Cape, as well as the Cape Cod Mall, the largest mall on the Cape. Main Street is lined with ice cream parlors, restaurants, salt water taffy shops, bars, art galleries, and lots of souvenir shops. Although some say it has become tacky, it is still worth a visit.

A bit farther out from Dennis is Provincetown, at the tip of the Cape. Provincetown is home to a vibrant LGBT community as well as a wide array of shops, art galleries, bars, bed & breakfasts, and particularly good restaurants. While the cobblestone streets can get a bit raucous at night, it is far and away the most vibrant town in the area and still retains the antique charm of Cape Cod. Definitely worth a visit.

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Denpasar

Denpasar is the largest city and capital of Bali, with 725,000 residents in 2020. Denpasar is a bustling, multi-cultural city and although it can seem a little intimidating the first time you visit, just do not believe those travel guides which say it has nothing to offer.

Denpasar is bristling with temples, palaces and museums and its occupants are outstandingly friendly. You will be off the beaten tourist track here, so bring lots of time for a chat with the locals and a decent map of town. You can see many of the main sights comfortably on foot.

This is also a notable shopping city with options to please even the most jaded of world shoppers.

Understand
Denpasar is the seat of government in Bali and is, therefore, home to the provincial governor's office as well as the administration of the Regency of Badung.

By road
Denpasar is easily reached by car or taxi from the main tourist regions of south Bali. A trip from Kuta, Legian and Seminyak will take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Sanur is 15 minutes to the east and Ubud about 30 minutes to the north. Tabanan is about 40 minutes to the northwest.

A non-metered taxi from the airport will cost Rp 180,000.

By bus
The main bus terminal of Denpasar is. The former bus terminal at Ubung is now only a bemo terminal.

Most buses from Java arrive at Mengwi. You should only turn up without a ticket in the morning, as early as possible, when departures are frequent. At other times, check schedules and reserve online.

 * From Surabaya, Java: expect to pay Rp175,000 - 200,000 by eksekutif night bus depend on the bus operator (famous: restu, wisata Komodo), including the ferry trip between Banyuwangi and Gilimanuk, mineral water and a meal. Buses leaves from the Bungurasih bus terminal in Surabaya. Duration 10 hr.
 * Other services operate from most big cities in Java, including Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung and Semarang.
 * For high season Eid Fitri and new year allowing extra Rp50,000 - 100,000 per ride per person.

Local minibuses depart regularly in the direction of Gilimanuk, the ferry terminal to Java, from opposite the bus terminal entrance.

By bemo
The bemo centre of Bali is. Inconveniently, bemo terminals are scattered all around town, and transfers between them can be time and money consuming. The major ones are:

 * , 6 km northeast, for points central and east: (Besakih, Candidasa, Kintamani, Klungkung, Padangbai, Ubud).
 * , to the west, for southern Bali: (Kuta, Legian,Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Sanur, Uluwatu).
 * Ubung, to the north, for points north and west: (Gilimanuk, Negara, Singaraja, Tabanan). From Bedugul, about Rp 40,000 for 1h15 (likely foreigner price; May 2024).

Always ask a local for the normal price before getting in or expect to be charged a price up to ten times what it should be.

Don't forget that a bemo departs when it wants (usually when it is "full enough"), which can sometimes require a lengthy wait, except in the early morning, where they are rather frequent. In any case, you won't find any bemo after 16:00.

By train
There is no train station in Denpasar because there are no trains in Bali.

At Mengwi bus terminal you can buy so-called "train tickets" to Surabaya, including a bus (air-conditioned) to Banyuwangi, and the ferry between Gilimanuk and Ketapang, and then a train from Banyuwangi to Surabaya.

Price (including a commission to the travel agency): Business: air conditioning, non-reclining seat, less leg room. Executive: air conditioning, reclining seat, more leg room.
 * Low season: Business Rp190,000 - 235,000, Executive: Rp240,000 - 290,000
 * High season (eid fitri and new year): Business Rp255,000 - 300,000, Executive Rp310,000 - Rp360,000

Main site: Kereta Api Indonesia

Online travel agency: Tiket.com, traveloka, pegipegi. Usually online travel agency give promotion.

Offline travel agency: ticket booth on train station, Indomaret minimarket, Alfamart minimarket

There are two services in each direction, each day:
 * 22:00 from Surabaya arrival 04:15 in Banyuwangi, arrival approx 11:30 in Denpasar.
 * 14:45 from Denpasar, train departing 22:00 from Banyuwangi, arrival 04:17 in Surabaya.

Get around
Denpasar can be a bit steamy and full of exhaust fumes, but the centre of this city does lend itself to getting around on foot and walking is recommended.

By bus
Buses connect various places around the city and surrounding called Trans Metro Dewata or Teman bus. An electronic money card is required to take this public transport such as Brizzi, E-money, Flazz, and TapCash or pay with QR (gopay, ovo...). The 5 routes (koridor) and stops can be viewed on the Moovit app and Google Maps. Near real-time GPS position with mobile app Mitra Darat (in Indonesian only).

By taxi
Taxis are widely available for hailing. If you have a group of people, you may want to negotiate a bemo (small van) for a set rate to your destination. Remember that pricing is negotiable. Indonesians are great people, however, they won't think twice about overcharging you if they can.

By bemo
Bemo routes in Denpasar are extremely complicated. In addition to the three terminals described in the section above which operate longer distance bemos, there are three more which handle the local routes (as do the long distance terminals!) - Gunung Agung, Sanglah and Kereneng. Unless you are very patient and somewhat adventurous, bemo transport within Denpasar is best left to the locals to figure out. As a rule of thumb though most routes in the city seem to come through Kereneng Terminal on Jalan Kamboja at some stage.

To go from one bemo terminal to another within the city, the fixed price is Rp7,000 although non-Indonesians may be asked to pay much more. A taxi can work out cheaper, and is certainly faster and more comfortable.

By motorbike
As elsewhere in Bali, motorbikes can be rented, although it is more normal for a visitor to arrive with a bike rather than rent one here.

See
When visiting any of the temples in Denpasar, remember to bring a sarong and sash with you. These temples receive relatively few foreign visitors and are unlikely to have temple dress available for hire or loan.

Do
It is very much worth finding information from the official tourism office about scheduled cultural events in Denpasar. These are many and varied and include, dance, puppet theatre and art exhibitions.

Otherwise, apart from the numerous sights and excellent shopping, there are not really any specific activities to recommend in Denpasar.

Buy
Contrary to what you might read in many guide books, the best shopping in Bali is in Denpasar.

 * Badung Central Market, Jl Gajah Mada is best visited in the early morning. The ground level is devoted to fresh foodstuffs, dried food and spices are on the second level and handicrafts can be found on the top level.
 * Duta Silk, fabulous silk emporium located at Block 1, Komplex Duta Permai (next to Matahari Department store) on Jalan Dewi Sartika.
 * Gold, competitive jewellery prices abound in Jl Hasanuddin and Jl Sulawesi.
 * The myriad of small stores selling fabrics and local works in Jl Gajah Mada and Jl Thamrin will keep happy even the most jaded of world shoppers.
 * There are several shopping malls in Denpasar, the most notable being Ramayana on Jl Diponegoro, Matahari Duta Plaza on Jl Dewi Sartika, and Level 21 Mall on Jl Teuku Umar. These malls have a huge range of stores selling everything from clothing to arts and crafts as well as more everyday shops such as pharmacies.

Eat
Denpasar is a melting pot of different cultures from all over Indonesia. There are few places where the results of the government trans-migration policy are more evident than here. For that reason it is a wonderful place to eat with restaurants specialising in different regional and ethnic Indonesian cuisines. Sometimes this can all seem a bit inaccessible and hard to find for visitors, so do not be shy to ask your driver or at your hotel.

Budget

The foodcourts on the upper levels of Denpasar's department stores all serve surprisingly good food at excellent value prices. Try Ramayana on Jalan Diponegoro, Matahari Duta Plaza on Jalan Dewi Sartika, Tiara Dewata and Robinsons opposite Matahari.

Drink
There are bars and nightlife in Denpasar but these are best left alone by visitors who will feel much more at home in Seminyak, Legian, and Kuta.

Sleep
There are many small budget hotels in Denpasar which are primarily aimed at domestic business travellers as few foreign tourists stay in the city here. These are reasonably priced and comfortable enough. Within a 500 m walk of the Alul-Alun Puputan there are many options which will nearly always have availability. Shop around.

Cope
Several nations have a consulate in Denpasar:

 * 🇦🇺 Australia
 * 🇦🇹 Austria
 * 🇯🇵 Japan
 * 🇨🇭 Switzerland
 * 🇺🇸 United States

If you don't see the consulate you're looking for in this section, check to see if it's in Sanur, Kuta, Jimbaran or Legian, or see the "Cope" section of the Bali article for reference.

Go next
Virtually all of Bali can be accessed easily from Denpasar.

 * After spending time in the crowded city, head 45 minutes north to Ubud for clean air and spiritual refreshment.
 * The golden beaches of Sanur are 15 minutes drive east.

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Denton (Texas)

Denton is a city in Texas. It is a college town which forms the northern tip of what is known as the Golden Triangle, the other two points being Dallas and Fort Worth, approximately equidistant to the southeast and southwest.

By plane
The nearest airports with commercial service are Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field.

By train
There are no long-distance trains to Denton, however Amtrak serves nearby Dallas/Fort Worth with its Texas Eagle service. What Denton has is good commuter rail services from Dallas via the A-Train. The train departs every second hour from Trinity Mills station in Carrollton where it's possible to connect with Dallas DART rail system (Green line) from Dallas city center. is located at 604 E Hickory St, just west of downtown and is connected to local buses.

By car
Denton is situated on I-35 at the point where it splits into 35E, heading southeast to Dallas, and 35W, heading southwest to Fort Worth. Depending on the traffic, it takes about 30 minutes from either. If you are coming from Oklahoma City it takes around 3 hours. Highway 380 also connects Denton to Decatur 30 minutes west, and U.S. 75 30 minutes east. The Denton Airport (DTO) is within the city limits of the City of Denton, only four miles from the central business district and 15 minutes north of the Texas Motor Speedway.

By bus
Greyhound offers service to Denton, with a station in the northwest corner of town adjacent to I-35.

Get around
The Denton County Transportation authority runs several bus routes throughout the day. There is also a free shuttle service for UNT, TWU, and NCTC students. Although it is best to rent a car in Denton, you can easily use the buses. See the Denton County Transportation Authority.

Buy
Denton's historic town square has several good antique and specialty shops.

Fry Street area
These establishments are all easy to spot from the corner of Fry Street and Hickory. It is legal to drink alcohol on the street here until 2:30AM, provided that it is not in a glass container. It is illegal, however, to carry alcohol onto the UNT campus grounds across the street.

Go next

 * Any destination in Dallas or Fort Worth is easily accessible as a day trip.
 * Go shopping at the outlet mall just north of town, or at another one 25 minutes north in Gainesville.
 * Lake Ray Roberts is 20 minutes north of town. Facilities are minimal however. Follow Locust street north out of town and watch for the sign pointing out the turn to the right.
 * Denton makes a convenient place to stay for events at Texas Motor Speedway a few miles south of town towards Fort Worth.

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Denver

Denver is the capital of the western U.S. state of Colorado and the dominate city of the Rocky Mountain Region. Founded in 1858 as the placer gold mining camp known as the Cherry Creek Diggings, the "Mile-High City" is today the most populous city within a 560 mi radius and the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor of more than five million residents. Denver embraces its cowboy and mining past but also looks toward the future with a vibrant arts and performing arts scene, dozens of great outdoor festivals, and distinct neighborhoods each offering a unique experience. You'll find everything a cosmopolitan city has to offer including a spectacular view of and easy access to the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which arise only 12 mi west of the Colorado State Capitol.

Understand
Denver sits in a broad valley where the High Plains meet the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5280 feet (one mile or 1609.344 m), hence its nickname. In 2020, the City and County of Denver had a population of 715,522, while the 12-county Denver Metropolitan Area had a population of 3,623,560.

Metropolitan Denver does have its growing pains. Urban sprawl has been a problem, with the metropolitan area sometimes growing faster than its infrastructure can handle, especially with public transportation. Denver is generally a driving city, and some problems with pollution and traffic are a part of everyday life. Extensive mass transportation and freeway expansion projects have been completed.

Colorado is on Mountain Standard Time (UCT-07) in the winter and on Mountain Daylight Time (UCT-06) in the summer. The 105th Meridian West, the reference for the Mountain time zone, passes directly through Denver Union Station.

Climate
Because it lies in the lee of the mountains, Denver has a milder climate than most surrounding areas. Denver residents enjoy a dry climate with abundant sunshine and four pronounced seasons.

Heavy snowfalls can occur between October and March, often alternating with days of high temperatures and sunshine. About once a year, a snowfall of over a few feet occurs. Winter is also when the Denver area gets pounded by a phenomenon known as the "Chinook". That's when air flows over the mountains to the west and sinks on the leeward (eastern) slopes of the foothills and warms up. This raises air temperatures dramatically, which can last for several days. If you're planning to visit Denver during the winter, be prepared with full winter gear just in case, but also pack a light sweater and T-shirt; the weather is usually very sunny and mild.

Spring in Denver is pleasant, though generally rather brief. Trees begin budding by late March and are in full leaf by mid April to mid May. March, on average, is Denver's snowiest month.

By June, Denver enters its summer season. Temperatures typically rise in earnest at this time, with most heat waves beginning in mid-June and continuing through July, usually Denver's hottest month with temperatures in the high 80s to mid-90s F (30s C). By late July, the southwest monsoon kicks in. In August, short spells of thunderstorms occur about three to four days per week. By late August, temperatures begin to drop with a noticeable difference between day time and night time temperatures. As the days get shorter through September and October, daytime temperatures drop to the high 50s to mid-60s F (mid-10s C). Slather on that sunscreen all summer long; the rays are strong and the air is dry, with temperatures often reaching the upper 90s F (mid-30s C) in July and August.

Autumn is a peaceful time to visit, with mild temperatures, little severe weather and lots of that famous clear blue sky. You'll get to see the trees display their fall colors, which usually peak around mid-September in the mountains and October in the city. October usually brings the first snowfall of the season to Denver, although it's very light. By November, it's clear that winter is on its way, with plenty of clouds, some snow and much cooler temperatures.

 * Denver visitor information

Get in
See this Colorado travel map.

By plane

General aviation airports: Centennial and Rocky Mountain airports have relatively long runways to accommodate private jet traffic. Flight visibility in the Denver area is often excellent, although weather fronts can arrive suddenly. For small planes, any direction but west is a good choice.

By train

Denver is served by Amtrak via its daily California Zephyr service between Chicago and Emeryville, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Westbound trains depart at 8:05AM (for the best views of the Rocky Mountains), and eastbound trains depart at 7:10PM (for a restful night ride to Omaha.) However, as this is one of the longer train routes in the U.S., delays are quite common.

 * An extensive renovation has restored Union Station to its former glory. It now boasts an on-premise hotel, several restaurants and bars as well as plenty of seating for the tired traveller. Denver Union Station is often cited as the "poster boy" for the revival of train stations, train travel in general and the adjacent neighborhoods that can be observed in several North American and European cities. Union Station is also known for its iconic "travel by train" sign first put there in the 1950s when arrivals at Stapleton Airport started to outstrip traffic at Union Station. In addition to Amtrak trains, RTD commuter and light rail services also call at Union Station, providing easy access to many places in the Denver area if you arrive by train.

By highway

 * Denver is served by five Interstate Highway routes, seven U.S. Highway routes, and a toll road: I-25.svg I-70.svg I-76.svg I-225.svg  I-270.svg US 6.svg US 36.svg US 40.svg US 85.svg US 87.svg US 285.svg US 287.svg E-470.svg

 * I-25 (north and south), I-70 (east and west), and I-76 (northeast) are the major interstates leading in and out of the city. I-225 and I-270 cross the Denver area.
 * U.S. Highway 40 connects Denver to Salt Lake City to the west.
 * Interstate 70 connects Denver to Summit County, the location of many major ski areas, to the west.
 * Interstate 25 connects Denver to Colorado Springs in the south and Cheyenne, Wyoming in the north.
 * U.S. Highway 36 connects to the northwestern suburbs and on to Boulder.
 * C-470 Connects to the southern end of E-470 (also accessible from I-25) leading to the south, southwest, and western suburbs.
 * Toll roads There are a couple of major toll roads in the Denver area, and they can help you avoid some serious rush hour traffic on I-70 and I-25.
 * E-470 connects the airport to the southeast, east, northeast and northwest suburbs, C-470 at its southern terminus, and the Northwest Parkway at its northern terminus, leading to Boulder. E-470 is a "cashless" toll road: there are no longer any toll plazas and no way to pay tolls except via an in-car device or a billing service. If renting a car, check to see if the rental car agency provides for proper billing; otherwise, you may be subject to billed tolls and hefty service charges. Tolls are $2–4 and without an in-car device, service charges can run to $25 or more.
 * Northwest Parkway connects to the north end of E-470 leading to north, northeast and northwest suburbs, and Boulder. Also accessible from I-25. Tolls are up to $3 each, and booths accept only cash. There's no attendant between 10PM and 6AM, so pay attention to the signs; though some booths still accept exact change, others require you to pay online or by mail.

By bus
The central bus station is in the underground under 17th St behind the historic Union Station building. It can be accessed through the Union Station Building at 1701 Wyncoop St (main entry, location of ticket counters); through the at 1700 Wewatta St (behind Union Station); and through the  at Chestnut Pl & 17th St by the RTD light rail station. The Union Station Bus Concourse is serviced by Burlington Trailways, Greyhound, Express Arrow, Bustang and RTD. The ticket desks are in the main historic building while the buses load underground, under S 17th St between the historic Union Station and the light rail station on Chestnut Pl. Some of the same bus companies make additional stops at Denver Tech Center (DTC) and/or in other places, check schedules. The intercity buses are generally accessed through Gates B3 & B4 from the underground station but check tickets and the TV monitors to be sure as they can be through the other doors too. Skyride 'A' Line train to the airport operates from the historic downtown Union Station: The Hispanic bus companies from El Paso maintain their own separate bus stations nearby the old Denver Bus Center. Passengers transfer buses in El Paso to continue to/from Mexico. Expect the bus stations to be crowded and dirty:

Get around

 * Numbered avenues run east-west in the north half of the metro area, including suburbs. Ellsworth Avenue is the "equatorial" street. Numbered streets increase as you travel north and are generally called avenues. Avenues south of Ellsworth are also named avenues.
 * Named streets run north-south. Broadway is the "meridian" street. Ordered alphabetically going up as you travel east or west away from the city center, though not alphabetical closer to the city center. Addresses on named streets correspond to intersecting numbered streets, so "1701 Broadway" is at 17th and Broadway. North-south streets are generally called streets, not avenues.
 * Downtown streets: The diagonal layout of the downtown area can be tricky, especially for first-time visitors. North of Colfax and west of Broadway, the streets are canted 45 degrees from all other streets in the city. The transition between the two systems is confusing even for locals. Southeast-northwest streets are numbered, while southwest-northeast streets are named. As this was the original grid system of Denver, some vestiges of it exist outside of downtown, creating diagonal cuts in certain parts of the city. Some of those streets include Park Avenue, Speer Boulevard and Morrison Road.

Renting
If you plan to go outside of downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, car rentals are the most convenient form of transportation. Local companies tend to offer better prices, but national chains might be more convenient as far as return policies and hours. Rental companies include most major car rental chains.

Parking
Meters are free on Sunday and run until 10PM on weekdays. After 10PM at many of the meters cost $1.00 per hour from 10PM until 8AM at the smart meters. The meters say "overnight parking allowed" but you are still required to pay during this time, or you will get a $25 parking ticket. In the downtown area near Coors Field, the Ball Arena, and LoDo, there is pretty much no free parking on weekdays. In some areas a few blocks from the city center there are a few non-metered spots within reasonable walking distance of downtown. However, just because you don't see a meter doesn't mean that parking is free. Denver is increasingly using European-style meters, where you purchase a paper ticket from a machine somewhere on the block and place it on your dashboard. Also, many neighborhoods around downtown allow only permitted residents to park, so be sure to check the signs first. Some streets have alternate side parking restrictions for cleaning/clearing the streets. Check signs carefully.

The city government has been cracking down on parking violations, so if you park at a meter with a flashing red light and don't pay, even for a few minutes, expect to get a ticket. Meter violations will cost you $25 ($50 if you don't pay up within two weeks). All the meters in the downtown area are equipped with credit card readers that accept Visa and MasterCard. $1 will get you around an hour, depending on the location of the meter.

Areas outside of the downtown core (20th St, Speer, Wynkoop St, Colfax and Broadway) usually have meters that end at 6PM and are free on weekends, so parking is much easier during those times. The area just northwest of downtown, across the train tracks from Union Station, has free 2-hour parking spots (on Wewatta Street just before the Park Avenue bridge).

Union Station
The area around Union Station is frequently inundated with pedestrians, particularly between Chestnut Place and Wewatta Street, and especially when trains have just arrived and passengers have just disembarked. During daylight hours, there is rarely a break in the action, and that especially goes for days when Rockies home games or other downtown events are taking place. Near Union Station pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles, and drivers will most likely get stuck waiting at crosswalks, sometimes for a long while. For the safety of the pedestrians, and the sanity of the motorist, it is best to avoid driving near Union Station unless absolutely necessary.

By public transit

The RTD (Regional Transportation District) is the region's primary public transit provider, operating buses and light rail throughout the Denver area.

Denver has a fairly extensive and rapidly growing light rail system that can efficiently get you from Downtown to many of the city's suburbs. There are eight rail lines that branch out of Downtown along six corridors: the A line east to Denver International Airport, the B line north to Westminster, the C/D lines south to Englewood and Littleton, the E/F/H lines southeast along I-25, the G line northwest to Arvada and Wheat Ridge, and the W line west to Lakewood and the Denver Federal Center. A ninth line, the R line, travels along I-225 on the east side of Denver, connecting the E/F/H lines with the A line via Aurora. In Downtown, all rail lines either terminate at Union Station or travel through central Downtown via the Convention Center. Rail tickets must be purchased (cash or credit card) from vending machines at the stations or purchase virtual tickets on the RTD App, tickets must be purchased before boarding the trains and cost (as of 2021) between $0.90 and $5.25 for a three-hour pass, depending on how far you travel, age, and economic status, with service to the airport costing from $3.20 to $10.50. Regional day passes also cost from $3.20 to $10.50 (and include travel to or from the airport) and include bus fare.

The backbone of Denver's transportation system is the buses. RTD buses are $3.00 (cash only; exact change required, with discounts available for youth and senior citizens) for a one-way local trip, and with payment you receive a transfer that's valid for three hours from when you board the bus. Day passes are also available and include light rail, for $10.50. There is also a free shuttle, the MallRide, which runs along the 16th Street pedestrian mall through Downtown and is a handy way of traveling between Downtown attractions. More information about RTD can be found at the Union Station and Civic Center bus stations at either end of 16th Street in Downtown, or on the RTD website. Local routes crisscross the city, supplemented by 'Limited' buses that stop less frequently on major arteries like Colfax and Colorado Boulevard; these buses are denoted by an 'L' after the route number, and cost the same as a Local route.

RTD also operates limited intercity coach service, mostly to the north suburbs and the more distant communities of Longmont and Boulder. These services are denoted by letters and tend to leave from Union Station or Civic Center Station at either end of the 16th Street Mall. The Flatiron Flyer offers a fast bus service along express highway lanes between Union Station in Denver and downtown Boulder, with fares ranging from $3.00 to $5.25 depending on distance travelled. If you're in Colorado to ski or board on a budget, Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland can be reached via the Ski-N-Ride service (NB bus) from downtown Boulder, seasonally from mid-November to mid-April; fares are $5.25 one-way or covered by a $10.50 daypass. RTD also operates SkyRide service to the airport; see the "By plane" section above for further details.

By bike
Denver has a large network of bike trails leading all over the city. The city has a fiercely loyal cycling culture, and it's reflected in the abundance of bike lanes and trails in and around downtown. Main trails run along both Cherry Creek and the Platte, and bike lanes run down many downtown streets. The lanes are sometimes dedicated and sometimes run with traffic, and are marked by a stencil of a bike in the street. The city's designated routes are signed, and you can pick up a bike map at the info centers downtown and at many bike shops.

Don't be afraid to assert yourself in traffic when there is no bike lane - the drivers are, while impatient sometimes, for the most part respectful. Bikes are treated legally like traffic in Denver, and (while admittedly rare), you can get tickets for running red lights and stop signs. Bikes are also expected to ride as far to the right as practicable, unless you're riding in a group of 3 or more - in which case you are considered (and can behave like) a car. Neat, huh?

Bikes are required to have front lights at night, and a good lock is recommended in areas around downtown. Bike theft happens frequently.

See
Denver is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions for visitors, plus a diverse collection of neighborhoods that can be attractions in themselves. Many of Denver's older areas are the perfect density for exploration; you'll find an interesting mix of apartments and homes with flowery front gardens, wide flagstone sidewalks, bright green lawns and big, shady trees. Capitol Hill, Highlands, Baker, Berkeley, Uptown, Sloan's Lake, Cheesman, Washington, City and Congress Parks are just some of the neighborhoods bustling with people and places to see.

Denver has many beautiful parks that are full of colorful gardens, meandering paths, crystal clear lakes, abundant wildlife and recreation opportunities. The city has a rich pioneer history, and there are plenty of museums where you can learn all about it. It's also a very environmentally conscious city, with one of the nation’s first municipal “Green Fleets”, public transit vehicles using hybrid and alternative fuel and a city tree-planting initiative. Hop on a green bus, grab a bike or just walk around to discover Denver.

Do

Late spring and early autumn are excellent seasons to do things outdoors in Denver. Besides the city's various lush green parks, there are plenty of outdoor festivals, sports, and gondola rides. (Yes, gondola rides.) In winter, the snow-peaked mountains in the distance and the crisp air on your cheeks make it the perfect time to tour Denver's famous breweries or check out the downtown arts scene.

Amusement parks
In addition to the two listed below, the Denver area is also home to Water World, a huge water park in Thornton.

Festivals & events

 * January National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, Martin Luther King Parade, Indian Market, Mile High Snowfest
 * February Colorado Garden and Home Show, Denver Restaurant Week, Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party
 * March St. Patrick's Day Parade, Denver March Powwow, Starz Global Lens Film Festival
 * April Colorado Rockies Home Opener, KBCO Kinetics
 * May Cinco de Mayo, Tesoro Indian Market and Powwow, Downtown Denver Festival of the Arts, Denver Day of Rock, Colorado Colfax Marathon also includes Denver's Navy Week.
 * June Colorado Renaissance Festival, Cherry Blossom Festival, Comcast La Piazza dell’Arte, Do At The Zoo, PrideFest, The People's Fair, Highland Street Fair
 * July Cherry Creek Arts Festival, The INTERNATIONAL at Castle Pines, Colorado Irish Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Evergreen Jazz Festival, Global Dance Festival
 * September Doors Open Denver, A Taste of Colorado, Great American Beer Festival, Brew At The Zoo, Annual Oktoberfest, Festival Italiano, Denver Beer Fest
 * October Doors Open Denver, Fright Fest, Denver Mariachi Festival, Denver Marathon
 * November Denver Arts Week, Starz International Film Festival, Denver International Wine Festival, Downtown Denver, Grand Illumination
 * December Mile High Holidays, Blossoms of Light, Zoo Lights, 9News Parade of Lights, New Year's Eve Downtown Fireworks

Performing arts
Major performing arts performances are held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex at N Speer Blvd and Arapahoe St in downtown Denver, including:

Besides this complex, you can find smaller venues, restaurants, and cafes for a unique and exciting experience.

Live music
There are a bunch of places in town where you can catch a concert, but the most interesting and unique venue in the larger Denver area is almost inarguably the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, a huge outdoor space surrounded by rock formations that make for not only a stunningly beautiful setting but also naturally perfect acoustics.

Sports
Denver is the only city in the Rocky Mountains with teams in all of North America's "big four" pro sports leagues.

Denver is represented in many smaller leagues too. Of special note among these niche sports is rugby union, which has an outsize following around here: not one but two of America's leagues field teams in the Mile High City.

In the realm of college sports, the main draw in Denver is...

There are also many disc golf (i.e., golf using a flying disc) courses that bring hours of entertainment for free, as well as numerous golf courses.

Brewery tours
Among the most popular tours in Denver are those of the many local breweries. Note that the most famous brewery in the area, the Coors Brewery, is located in Golden, about 15 miles west in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Districts
There are a number of shopping areas in Denver.

 * The 16th Street Mall runs the near entire length of 16th St in downtown Denver. It is home to a number of chain stores, as well as novelty shops.  It is dominated by the, an "urban mall," on the southeast end of the street.
 * The Cherry Creek Shopping District sits southeast of downtown Denver, and hosts some of the most expensive stores in the metropolitan area. The  is the epicenter of this district.
 * (Lower Downtown) is immediately west of the Financial District of Denver and is connected directly to Larimer Square. Like Larimer, it is home to rich old architecture (as well as a few modern pieces).  It is anchored by the Tattered Cover (see below) and hosts a ton of shops, mostly in fashion, furniture, and big chains like OfficeMax.
 * offers some of the best shopping districts in the city and was one of the first urban shopping concepts, dating back to the 1960s. The area is full of all kinds of stuff from clothing to furniture.  Check out the district's rich history, as well. The main part is along Larimer Street between 14th and 16th Streets.
 * Colfax Avenue and Capitol Hill offer some of the most eclectic retailers including

Groceries and other basics
The major supermarket chains in Denver are King Soopers (which is owned by Kroger), Safeway, and Albertsons. In addition the nation's largest discount store chain, Walmart, has several stores in Denver, most of which were open 24 hours before COVID-19. Most King Soopers stores in Denver were open 24 hours as well before COVID. In addition many specialty and organic supermarkets such as Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe's can also be found throughout the area.

Eat

Mexican food is abundant and satisfying and takes a local Denver flavor. Green chili is the order of the day: a brown, chunky and spicy sauce made from pork and Pueblo or Hatch green chilies that works well on everything from chorizo and eggs to tamales. Denver is also known for "western" food using ingredients such as angus beef, buffalo, rattlesnake, cutthroat trout and Rocky Mountain oysters. The city also embraces its cultural diversity with a wide range of ethnic restaurants. Southeast Asian restaurants are especially abundant with a multitude of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in every style and price range. Like other large cities, Denver has most types of cuisine, and several restaurants have been noted in top food publications. Smoking inside bars and restaurants is prohibited statewide; however, some places with outdoor patios still allow smoking there.

The restaurant section of the weekly independent newspaper Westword (available for free every Thursday at newsstands and locations across the city) is a good place to find the food you are interested in for your price-range and location. Below is a sampling of some consistently good choices.

Budget
Around the Union Station

Downtown

Around the Coors Field

Around the Museo de las Americas

Around the Molly Brown House Museum

Around the University of Denver

Around the Cheesman Park

Around the Cherry Creek shopping mall

West Denver

Around the light rail station Alameda

Mid-range

 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.
 * Yak and Yeti Restaurant & Event Center: Tasty Indian restaurant with a large, varied buffet. They brew their own beer from Yak & Yeti Brewpub. Address: 9755 E Hampden Ave. Phone: (303) 751-9443.

Drink
Colorado produces more beer by volume than any other state and Denver ranks first for US cities. In fact, former Colorado governor (and former Denver mayor) John Hickenlooper was a microbrewer before running for office. Notable breweries in Denver and environs include:

The effects of alcohol are magnified at higher elevations, so people may find themselves inebriated more quickly and with greater effect than they would at lower altitudes. Moderation is probably a good idea until you understand your body's reaction to alcohol and can acclimatize to its effects at higher elevations.

That said, the following are some of the best bar-hopping locales in the city:

Bars in Lower Downtown (LoDo)
LoDo is the name Colorado locals have given the Lower Downtown district of Denver. It's a great place for meals, entertainment, and nightlife, where restored Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports bars, brew pubs, jazz clubs, and restaurants.

Bars in Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill is the neighborhood directly east and south of the Colorado State Capitol on Colfax Avenue and Grant Street. It has long been a place for young people, sub-cultures and the gay and lesbian community. It rivals LoDo as the place to party, no matter what your scene is.

Bars on Colfax
Colfax Avenue, described by Playboy Magazine as the "longest, wickedest, street in America," stretches 26 miles through Denver and its suburbs. Colfax has long had a "gritty" reputation for being home to prostitution and drug peddlers. However, through much urban development work, Colfax has shed its past and emerged hipper, cleaner and more popular than ever. The many bars, restaurants and nightspots along the street give it a 24/7 ambience.

Nightclubs
Denver is the heart of Colorado's nightlife. For a city its size, Denver does not disappoint.

Stay safe
Denver is quite safe for a city its size. Use common sense when traveling, particularly in downtown and some of the other inner-city neighborhoods. Denver does have a visible population of people experiencing homelessness, but the city has strict laws about accosting for money. In general, panhandlers don't harm anyone. Downtown has a fairly active 24/7 population, especially in LoDo, so it's generally safe.

Still, it may be a good idea not to travel alone at night in some of the neighborhoods surrounding downtown. Although the inner-city neighborhoods are not as bad as those in some other cities, they have higher rates of crime than the rest of the city. The rest of Denver is safe, though.

Emergencies
Like the rest of the United States, the emergency number in Denver is 911. This will connect you to the local emergency services (police, medical, and fire). If you need to report a crime to the police, such as a burglary (not in progress), minor assault (no injuries and not in progress), car theft, etc. Dial and request for police assistance.

The Denver Police is the main police force for the Denver Metro area. Most police officers are polite and trustworthy individuals, so if you need assistance, approaching a police officer is a good idea.

Altitude sickness

Altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Sickness is an ailment that potentially anyone can have when they visit areas with higher altitudes than they are used to, due to decreases in barometric pressure (though not oxygen content). Denver is called the Mile High City for a reason—at an altitude of a mile above sea level, one can start to experience some of the effects of altitude sickness, though this condition generally becomes more pronounced at elevations around 8000 ft (2500 m) and above. Some normal changes may occur when people travel to higher altitudes that are not altitude sickness. These include the following:
 * Hyperventilation (breathing faster and/or deeper than normal)
 * Shortness of breath after exertion
 * Changes in nightly breathing
 * Awaking at night
 * Increased urination

The above are generally nothing to worry about, though problems with breathing may be helped by a drug called acetazolamide. If you think you may have problems, get advice from your doctor before traveling to Denver.

Some people get Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which can be serious, at the higher elevations you will experience if you are touring through the Rocky Mountains. A diagnosis of AMS is usually given if a person has a headache accompanied by one of more of the following symptoms:
 * Loss of appetite, vomiting and/or nausea
 * Fatigue or weakness
 * Dizziness or light-headedness
 * Insomnia, difficulty sleeping

Some people liken AMS to a bad hangover or worse. It occurs because your brain tissue swells at higher elevations than it is used to. If you are feeling unwell at high altitudes, assume that you are suffering from AMS unless there is another logical explanation that would be accompanied by other symptoms (food poisoning or a viral infection).

To avoid AMS, try to get to a lower elevation until your symptoms subside, drink lots of fluid to avoid dehydration, and avoid traveling at high rates of ascent. If the symptoms continue or worsen, travel to a lower altitude. AMS can turn into High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE), a potentially fatal condition where the brain swells so much that it ceases to function properly. Symptoms of HACE include confusion, inability to think clearly, lethargy, ataxia (walking staggerdly, as if one was drunk), and changes in behavior. The person may not recognize having HACE, but if you any of you experiences any of these symptoms (especially ataxia), immediately make sure the person is taken to lower elevations for medical treatment.

Another very serious condition, called High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) causes fluid in the lungs. If someone suffers chest tightness, congestion, gurgling breaths, blue or gray fingers or lips, cough producing frothy or pink liquid, and difficulty breathing even at rest, they should be taken to a lower elevation and receive medical treatment immediately.

Although not particularly common, keep in mind that these illnesses are possible and that anyone is susceptible to them, even if you have traveled to high elevations before.

Another medical concern at higher elevations, particularly those in Colorado and Denver, is sunburn and skin cancer. The higher elevation means that there is less atmosphere protecting the skin from harmful solar radiation. This is especially true in Colorado, with both dry air that saps the skin of protective moisture and with the beautifully sunny days we have in the state.

Colorado has the highest rate of skin cancer in the country, so it is always a good idea to wear a lot of high SPF sun-screen, hats, long sleeve shirts and pants. Don't think that you are protected from the sun in the winter either. The sun's rays can actually be reflected by the snow on the ground, still causing skin damage, so when in Colorado, do as the locals do, and wear sunscreen on any exposed skin surface at any time of the year.

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Near Denver

 * Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre lies 15 mi and 25 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The Coors Brewery in Golden lies 15 mi and 25 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The Pearl Street Mall in Boulder lies 29 mi and 40 minutes by car northwest of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The historic mining towns and casinos of Blackhawk and Central City lie 38 mi and 50 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The United States Air Force Academy lies 61 mi and 65 minutes by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 11992 ft Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide of the Americas lies 60 mi and 70 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * Colorado Springs lies 80 mi and 80 minutes by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park lie 65 mi and 90 minutes by car north of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 14271 ft summit of Mount Blue Sky lies 60 mi and 1:45 by car southwest of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 4302.31 m summit of Pikes Peak lies 100 mi and 2:10 by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.

Mountains

 * For skiers and snowboarders, winter is the best time to visit Denver. Hordes of people fly into Denver International Airport each season on their way up to the ski capitals of Summit and Eagle counties, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Loveland Basin, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge, Winter Park; a little further away are Steamboat, and Aspen. You can find information on resort shuttles at the desks in DIA's main terminal.

 * There are many ski resorts about 1½–2 hours west of Denver along I-70, but weekend traffic to them can be very slow, especially in inclement weather. Steer clear of the crowds by skiing during the week or planning your trip outside the busy season (Thanksgiving to New Year's). There are also plenty of mountain trails for snowshoers and cross-country skiers, which are generally free. You can also take the RTD Ski-n-Ride service from Boulder to Eldora Ski Resort west of Boulder, which is the only resort with scheduled bus service. Winter Park (Colorado) receives train service with the Winter Park Express operated by Amtrak. Departures are once every Saturday and Sunday from January to March at 7AM with the return trip departing Winter Park at 4:30PM.

More Colorado destinations

 * See the National Parks of Colorado.
 * Winery tours - Visit a Front Range or mountain winery, or the vineyards in Colorado's Wine Country. Various Wine Trails have been organized by the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board, a promotional entity funded by the state. The Wine Trails can be driven or biked.

Neighboring states and beyond

 * Yellowstone National Park is approximately a 10 hour drive along I-25, I-90, and US-191.
 * The Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, and the Black Hills are about a 9-hour drive north on I-25.
 * The Four Corners Monument is about an 8-hour drive down US 285 and US 160.
 * More popular ski resorts are in Taos, Grand Teton, Park City, and even Lake Tahoe.
 * More national parks are in Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona.

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Denver Area

The Denver Metropolitan Area is a region in the western U.S. state of Colorado. The region is centered on the City and County of Denver, Colorado's capital and most populous city, but includes many suburbs as well.

Denver Area suburbs
See also the Front Range and South Central Colorado regions for other cities on the fringe of the Denver metropolitan area.

Understand
Roughly speaking, this region is comprised of Jefferson and Douglas Counties, the western halves of Adams and Arapahoe Counties, and the combined city–counties of Denver and Broomfield. It is bounded on the:
 * South, by South Central Colorado.
 * West, by South Central Colorado and the Front Range.
 * North, by Boulder and Weld Counties.
 * East, by the Eastern Plains.

Region boundaries in Colorado are indistinct, and sometimes contentious. If you're looking for a destination/attraction that you think should be in this region, but can't find it, check the pages for South Central Colorado, Eastern Plains, and Front Range.

By rail

 * The Amtrak California Zephyr and Winter Park Express serve Denver.

By highway

 * The Denver Metropolitan Area is served by five Interstate Highway routes, seven U.S. Highway routes, a state freeway, and two toll roads: I-25.svg I-70.svg I-76.svg I-225.svg  I-270.svg US 6.svg US 36.svg US 40.svg US 85.svg US 87.svg US 285.svg US 287.svg Colorado 470.svg E-470.svg NWP

By public transport
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides commuter rail, light rail, and bus service throughout the region.

Go next

 * The Pearl Street Mall in Boulder lies 29 mi and 40 minutes by car northwest of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The historic mining towns and casinos of Blackhawk and Central City lie 38 mi and 50 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The United States Air Force Academy lies 61 mi and 65 minutes by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 11992 ft Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide of the Americas lies 60 mi and 70 minutes by car west of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * Colorado Springs lies 80 mi and 80 minutes by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park lie 65 mi and 90 minutes by car north of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 14271 ft summit of Mount Blue Sky lies 60 mi and 1:45 by car southwest of the Colorado State Capitol.
 * The 4302.31 m summit of Pikes Peak lies 100 mi and 2:10 by car south of the Colorado State Capitol.

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Deoghar

Deoghar (Hindi: देवघर Devghar), also called Baidyanath Dham, is a Hindu pilgrimage town in Jharkhand. It is famous for the Baidyanath (Shiva) temple.

By train
There are three railway stations serving Deoghar,  and.

Deoghar Junction is on Rampurhat–Jasidih line, while Baidyanathdham Deoghar is the terminus of a 7-km branch line originating at Jasidih Junction on the Howrah–Delhi main line. Apart from local trains on the branch line, trekkers (type of terrain vehicle) taking in passengers on a per person fare basis. Auto-rickshaws are available frequently just outside Jasidih station. They charge ₹8 per person in a shared auto and up to ₹150 in a reserved auto. However, due to the road bridge that connects Jasidih to Deoghar collapsing, the auto rickshaws take alternative longer route thus charge about ₹15 per person and up to ₹150 in reserved. The best means to get to Deoghar is the local up-down train available every few hours at Jasidih station on Platform No. 4.

Some express trains that stop at Deoghar Junction:
 * From Rampurhat: Jasidih Express
 * From Ranchi: Godda Intercity Express

Some express trains that stop at Jasidih:
 * From New Delhi: Howrah Duronto Express, Howrah Rajdhani Express
 * From Howrah: Amritsar Mail, Bagh Express, Kumbha Express, New Delhi Duronto Express, New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Patna Jan Shatabdi Express, Patna Vande Bharat Express (fastest), Poorva Express, Vibhuti Express
 * From Patna: Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express, Howrah Vande Bharat Express (fastest)
 * From Rampurhat: Jasidih Express
 * From Ranchi: Godda Intercity Express

By bus or car
Deoghar is 373 km from Kolkata, 60 km from Giridih, 281 km from Patna, 67 km from Dumka, 30 km from Madhupur, 250 km from Ranchi, 53 km from Shimultala etc. Regular buses are available from surrounding towns.

No need to wait for minutes or hours, all conveyances are available in this route.

Get around
Unmetered taxis or hired cars, auto rickshaws, tongas and cycle rickshaws are available. Tongas charge around ₹400, autorickshaws around ₹500 and hired cars ₹700-1,000 for a visit to most of the important places in the town.

See

 * Balanand Ashram Yogashala, Karnibagh - Yoga Institution.

 * Fuljhari Pahar - 48 km from Deoghar, this is hill for those who want to start mountain climbing. It has a height of around 800 m and it is safe for climbing.
 * Harila Joria - 8 km from Deoghar, famous for Shiva Temple
 * Nandan Pahar - A picnic spot with some basic rides atop a small hill. Vehicles come to the base but one has to walk up.
 * Naulakha Mandir - it is a beautiful temple of Radha-Krishna on the outskirts of Deogarh
 * Prabhu Jagadbandhu Ashrama - 4 km from Deoghar, on the way to Tapovan, near Charki Pahari crossing - for short stay in a cool, pristine environment with monks and other ashramiks.
 * Satsang Ashram - it is a holy place for the followers of Sri Sri Thakur Anukulachandra. It also has a museum and a zoo with a sarva dharma mandir.
 * Tapovan - A picnic spot with some caves and lots of monkeys. 8 km from Deoghar, Balanand Brahmachari used to meditate here.
 * Tapovan - A picnic spot with some caves and lots of monkeys. 8 km from Deoghar, Balanand Brahmachari used to meditate here.

Buy

 * Bihar State Handloom Emporium
 * Santhal Parganas Gramodyog Samittee
 * Santhal Parganas Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
 * Santhal Parganas Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan

Eat
One normally has food in the place of stay but there are numerous small eateries.

Deoghar has some food specialities:

 * Bel ka Morabba Another speciality of Deoghar available form September to March. One must try this.
 * Langra Aam- Deoghar's another speciality is its langra aam. One must never miss it.
 * Paratha - made of flour filled with sattu and potato and blended with pure deshi ghee, famous location 'Parathas of Luchhu Shah' in the mandir lane, any one can point you to the shop when asked for.
 * Peda - a type of milk-based sweet-meat is the Deoghar speciality. A visitor to Deoghar must not miss it.
 * Rabri - made of condensed milk, available throughout the year.
 * Tilkut- made of til and sugar mixed and crushed together, mostly available from the month of December to February.

Drink
Most of the places of Deoghar have groundwater as their main water source and therefore it is suggested to carry a bottle of mineral water in your journey.

Sleep

 * Hotel Anand,, rooms ₹200-350.
 * Hotel Bharti,  Very close to temple., rooms ₹200-400.
 * Hotel Samrat, , rooms ₹250-400.
 * Hotel Yasoda International, , , rooms ₹500-2000.
 * Hotel Yatrik, , rooms ₹300-400.
 * Nataraj Vihar (Jharkhand Tourism),, rooms ₹200-₹500.
 * New Grand Hotel, , rooms ₹250-350
 * Hotel Prova, , rooms ₹200-300.
 * Hotel Prova, , rooms ₹200-300.

Go next

 * Basakinath Temple (42 km): Famous for Shiva Temple
 * Dumka - 65 km
 * Giridih - 62 km
 * Kali Dham, Pathrol - 53 km on bus route towards Madhupur via Sarath. Beautiful temple with nine more beautiful tamples around the Main Kali Tample which was built by Raja Digvijay Singh, 6 to 7 centuries ago.
 * Massanjore Dam - 98 km.

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Deokjeok Island

Deokjeok Island (덕적도, 德積島, Deokjeok-do), is in Gyeonggi, South Korea, just west of Seoul.

Understand
Deokjeok Island is located south-west of the Incheon Metropolitan City and is the largest island of Deokjeok-myeon.

By boat
Take a ferry from Incheon Ferry Terminal (AKA Yeonan Pier) in Incheon City. The trip is 75km and takes around one hour.

It is important to note that booking this ferry online requires a Korean credit card and a passport number for all passengers. You can pay in cash at the Incheon Ferry Terminal. If you are traveling during the summer you will need to book at least a week in advance.

By bus
There two main bus routes on the island you can take from the ferry terminal; Bus 1 and Bus 2. Bus 1 takes you to the island's main tourist destinations Seopori beach and Batjireum Beach.

Eat
There are several restaurants on the island that serve traditional Korean food as well as a great selection of seafood including the island's famous blue crab.

Sleep
Accommodation on Deokjeokdo mostly consists of minbaks and pensions. It is easy to arrange accommodation once on the island as the minbak owners will wait at the Deokjeok Island ferry terminal (Dowoo port) and will offer to drive you to their minbak to inspect it and then pressure you into staying. Most of the owners of these minbaks only speak Korean and they can be booked by phone.

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Deokso

Deokso (덕소) is a town in Gyeonggi province, near Seoul in South Korea.

Understand
Deokso is a small town east of Guri in the Gyeonggi province of South Korea. It is 12 miles east of Seoul.

Deosko was for a long time detached from Seoul, which is visible in the traditional areas of the town. Since the opening of a subway station, the town has experienced an increase in modern housing developments and general population.

By subway
Deokso is on the Jungnang line of Seoul Subway System. The station is around 45 minutes from Yongsan station and 10 minutes from Guri.

By bus
There are lots of buses from all over the province to Deokso which run regularly. There is a direct bus from Incheon Airport which runs 6 times a day.

By car
Deosko is accessible from nearby Maseok and Guri in under 20 minutes.

By foot
It is possible to walk from Guri to Deokso. If you walk towards the Han river and turn left away from Seoul, its a soothing 2 hour walk to Deokso down the river.

Get around
Due to Deokso's size, the majority of the town can be seen on foot, although buses and taxis are both inexpensive and frequent.

Drink
Deokso has a fairly modest selection of bars and no night clubs. Drinks will be less expensive than Seoul and draft beer is available in several Hofs and the following establishments.

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Deomali

Deomali is a village in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Get in
This place is near an Assam town named Naharkatia. The place can be reached only via roads. The nearest airport location is Dibrugarh.

See
There is nothing much to see in this small town except that the place by itself is very beautiful with lot of tropical forests, wild elephants and the zig-zag road. Nearby Narottam Nagar is where the Rama Krishna Mission School is located. This is one of the best schools available apart from Sharada Mission school, which is only for girls.

This place is a treat for environmentalists, biologists, and nature lovers with several varieties of fruits and rich flora and fauna.

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Deothang

Deothang (also spelt 'Dewathang') is in Samdrup Jongkhar District in eastern Bhutan.

Understand
The main bazaar in the village is one long tree lined street, giving the village an appearance more similar to an Indian hill station than a traditional Bhutanese settlement. The entrance to the village is dominated by army barracks of the Royal Bhutan Army, while on the hill beyond the town is a technical college, a large hospital and Deothang Middle Secondary School. Due to the large population of army families and students, the village is relatively prosperous and enjoys a more pleasant climate than Sandrup Jongkhar 18 kilometers down the mountain on the plains. On a hill overlooking the village is the Chyoki Gyatso Institute of Buddhist Studies - a college in the Nyingma tradition of Buddhism founded by  Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche  - the famous director of the movies 'The Cup' and Travellers and Magicians.

During the Duar War (1864-65), the town, which was known at the time as Dewangiri, was taken by the British and a small garrison was based there. The Bhutanese regained control in 1865.

Get in
Deothang is on the main Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar highway.

Get around

 * This small village is easily covered on foot.

See

 * the view over the lush Himalayan foot hills as they spill out onto the Assam plain below.

Do

 * Chokyi Gyatso Institute of Buddhist Studies - an institute founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Many of the monks speak English and would be happy to field any questions on Buddhist philosophy.

Buy

 * The Food Corporation of Bhutan (left side of bazaar when entering from main highway, opposite the football field) has fresh home-grown vegetables and delicious home made cheese.

Eat

 * Yang Yang's Corner (right side of the bazaar when entering from the main highway) offers good, simple meals - the cheese momos are especially delicious.
 * Yang Yang's Corner (right side of the bazaar when entering from the main highway) offers good, simple meals - the cheese momos are especially delicious.

Coffee

 * Tshering Restaurant (see eat section) serves espresso based coffees

Sleep
There are a number of small guesthouses in the town.

Go next

 * Assam
 * Samdrup Jongkhar

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Depoe Bay

Depoe Bay is a town on the Central Oregon Coast, famous as the smallest navigable harbor in the world, and as the "whale watching capital of the world." Lots of research goes on, mostly connected to Oregon State University's oceanography department.

Get in
Depoe Bay is relatively easy to get to. If you are coming from the south on Hwy 101, continue past Newport for 27 miles. For travellers starting in Corvallis, for instance, head west on Hwy 34 and continue to Newport; turn north onto Hwy 101, again for 27 miles. Hwy 101 is renowned as the major Oregon/California coast highway.

Get around
Drive (slowly) if you must, but the best way to see everything is to walk. There is plenty of parking. There's a pedestrian underpass to cross Hwy 101 at the bridge- this can be easier than trying to cross 101 between shops and the seawall /Whale Watching center on busy weekends.

See
Whale watching is a very popular thing these days with about 95 percent of Oregonians/world travellers watching whales from this town. Depoe Bay really is preferred by the grey whales for showing themselves (and showing off) more than anywhere else. For extraordinary views of the Pacific Ocean in general, there are several other lookout points in town as well. Many miles of accessible beach at Depoe Bay; check the weather for suitable activities.

Do
Head to the beach, after checking the wave/weather situation. The Chamber of Commerce has the latest information on whom to contact, businesses, phone numbers, etc. (Located: 70 N. Hwy 101; phone: +1 541-765-2889)(as of 07-03-09). Watch the waves crash into the rocks from lookout points, most on Hwy 101.

Fishing
Bay entry is at north end of the bridge for all ocean-going.

Buy
There are numerous stores in Depoe Bay, especially lining Hwy 101. Retailers offer country decor, surfing items, coffee drinks, restaurant/cafe specialities, etc.; other small private venues showcase the local craftspersons, with many unique items available.

Cope
Public restrooms are located at the Whale Watching Center, on the east side of Hwy 101 at Bay St. just north of the bridge, and at City Park on the south end of the harbor.

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Depok

Depok is a city in the province of West Java in Indonesia. The city, with a population of almost 2 million, is part of the Jabodetabek Greater Jakarta metropolitan area and is just south of the national capital. One of the most prestigious universities of the country, the University of Indonesia, is here.

By car
There is one main road from South Jakarta into Depok, Jalan Margonda Raya, which also passes the University of Indonesia campus. It is thus not hard to imagine that the road can be very crowded in the mornings and the evenings. Another way in is via the Jagorawi toll road that leads from Jakarta to Bogor. Just south of Jakarta, there is an exit to the short Cijago toll road that leads straight to the city centre of Depok. This toll road is planned to be extended westwards to South Tangerang.

By train
Depok has five railway stations along the railway from Jakarta to Bogor, from north to south being Universitas Indonesia, Pondok Cina, Depok Baru,, and Citayam stations. The stations are served by the yellow and red lines of Jakarta's commuter rail network (KA Commuter Jabodetabek). The yellow line runs from Jatinegara station in East Jakarta via a loop through North, West, Central, and South Jakarta to Depok, and then further to either Bogor to the south, or Nambo station to the east. Some trains terminate at Depok station and therefore do not call at Citayam. The red line runs from Kota station in Jakarta's old town (West Jakarta) via Depok to Bogor. Also for this line, some trains terminate at Depok station. Ticket prices from Jakarta to Depok are approximately Rp.3,000. Travel time from Jakarta to Depok is between 25 and 70 minutes, depending on the place of departure in Jakarta.

The railway stations in Depok are not served by long-distance trains. Instead, long-distance trains can be taken from Gambir or Pasar Senen stations in Central Jakarta.

By bus
Next to Depok Baru railway station, there is. At the terminal, there is a wide range of minibuses and buses to and from destinations throughout Depok, Jakarta, and the wider conurbation. In addition, there are intercity buses to destinations including throughout Western Java, including Bandung and Sukabumi. There are no direct buses to and from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The nearest bus terminals with direct DAMRI bus airport service are Pasar Minggu in South Jakarta and Kampung Rambutan in East Jakarta.

Get around
There are dozens of minibus (angkot) routes throughout Depok, with many of them connecting to South Tangerang and Jakarta. Angkots follow a fixed route, but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand. To get off, simply shout "Kiri!" to the driver, so he will pull over on the left (Indonesian: kiri) side of the road. The price of an angkot ride within the city is fixed at Rp.3,000. It is best to ask a local which angkot route to take, and how to recognise the location you want to get off.

Taxi ranks are available outside the shopping malls and hotels, and especially easy to find at the main artery Jalan Margonda Raya. The main reputable taxi companies of Jakarta, including Blue Bird and Express, also have branches in Depok. Online ride-hailing such as Grab and Gojek are abundant and can be booked through the respective apps.

See

 * Old Depok, an area south of the modern Depok which is considered to be the foundation of the modern city, was founded by Cornelis Chastelein as a native Christian congregation named "DEPOC" (De Eerste Protestante Organisatie van Christenen). This area is inhabited by Christianized former slave families of Cornelis who inherited his land after his death in 1714, known today as Belanda Depok (which means "Dutch Depok", due to their ability to speak Dutch). The area consists of old colonial-era homes and other buildings, including:

Do
Cycling, walking, and jogging at the University of Indonesia Campus are common recreational activities during weekends in Depok. On Sundays, there is a market just outside of the campus where you can buy cheap things from food to CDs, and from clothes to utensils.

Buy
At the end of the year, it's the durian season; durian is a tropical fruit sold by locals along the road from Depok to Bogor. Durians here are cheap and good enough with prices ranging from Rp5,000-30,000. Don't hesitate to bargain the price and tell them that you only pay a good one. The seller will choose the fruit for you, open a small hole and take a little fruit for you to taste. If you're satisfied with the taste, they will open the whole fruit for you if you want to finish the fruit in their place. Depok is also known for its star fruit plantation so many food souvenirs are made from carambola or star fruit.

Eat
Along the main roads to Jakarta (Jalan Margonda Raya) and Bogor (Jalan Raya Bogor), there are many restaurants with various cuisines, from Sundanese and Javanese to Western. Cheap meals can be found especially in student cafés at or around the university campus.

Drink
Like other cities in West Java province, Depok has similar drinks. The variety of options are young coconut water with ice and palm sugar, mixed chunk fruit and jelly with ice, blended fruit with ice. They are refreshing for a really hot day. For those who are on diet should drink carefully because they are high energy drinks.

Sleep
For longer-term staying, the Margonda Residence Apartments, located on Margonda Raya is quite useful. It costs Rp. 1,350,000-1,700,000 per month for a studio room, with a minimal contract of three months. As yet, it is the only apartment in Depok although others are being built. It is across the road from Universitas Indonesia, on the north part of the city, and thus is safe from much of the traffic jam in the city (although one still has to negotiate the traffic on the Jakarta side).

Stay healthy
Most drink vendors buy ice cubes from a market and bring them by motorbike or tricycle. Ice cube handling is careless with the possible spread of bacteria, so be cautious about drinking these products and be prepared to take anti-diarrhoea remedies if needed.

Go next

 * Bogor — Nearby city, famous for its extensive botanical gardens.
 * Puncak — the mountain pass on the way from Bogor to Bandung, with rice fields and tea plantations.

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Deqin

Deqin (德钦; བདེ་ཆེན་རྫོང་; Dêqên) is a county in the Hengduanshan Mountains in Yunnan province. 80% of its 55,000 inhabitants are Tibetan. If you can deal with the altitude (3,550 m), it makes a great place to hike from, and if you can not then just hanging out in town is also very rewarding. A small piece of Tibet, accessible without expensive permits.

Deqin is in Kham, a former Tibetan province much of which is now administered by Yunnan; the local dialect is Khampa Tibetan, somewhat different from the central-Tibet dialect of our Tibetan phrasebook but still mostly mutually intelligible. The town serves as a base for treks into a number of mountainous areas; in particular Three parallel rivers.

Understand
Deqin is a terrible manifestation of the worst kind of modern Chinese architecture: dirty, white-tiled, and soulless. However, if you love hiking, Deqin is a superb base. If you are not a hiker you might be disappointed, though a short ride out of town does provide a great view of Meilixue Mountain, which could justify the six-hour bus ride from Zhongdian (Shangrila).

Deqin prefecture is where the big mountains are to be found with impossibly steep valleys, mind-blowing vistas, remote monasteries and class A trekking, for all levels, available all year round. In fact the best time to trek is during the winter months as summer is the rainy season. March is the worst month as the rains start but it's still cold enough so it comes down as snow. This is the month to get snowed in.

So, if Deqin is so great, why is it not better known? The main reason for this is that there is not a lot of information available on the area, so the average traveller is left guessing whether it is worth visiting or not. The fact that most travellers will have to return the way they came also puts them off visiting (Deqin is the last town before Tibet proper in Yunnan province).

Here are ten good reasons to visit Deqin:
 * 1) Mt Kawakarpo & Mt. Miantsomo
 * 2) Trek up to the Mingyong Glacier
 * 3) Trekking to Yubeng
 * 4) Trekking along the Mekong River
 * 5) Tashi's Mountain Lodge, Reringkha village (closed)
 * 6) To organize a road trip to Lhasa (the land route to Tibet is closed for foreigners)
 * 7) The spectacular drive up from Shangri-la
 * 8) Deqin's Tibetan Disco (most are closed)
 * 9) Sleeping in remote Tibetan villages
 * 10) Special ginger, lemon tea

Get in
There are four buses leaving in the morning from Zhongdian. The journey takes about 5 hours and is through spectacular and scary mountain scenery. The awful music videos, the freezing cold, windy roads and the chain-smoking fellow-passengers can make the journey a bit unpleasant. The town of Benzilan, which lies about midway from Zhongdian is worth stopping off at in its own right, and breaks the journey up nicely. The bus drops people throughout the town, ending at the bus station next to a T junction. Buses to Zhongdian (Shangri-la) depart at 7:30AM, 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 10:20AM and cost ¥53 (June 2011). The schedule after 10:20AM is not fixed, but if there are passengers, there might be a bus at noon or a little bit earlier. The earlier buses make a lunch stop at a restaurant but be sure to check prices before taking your food (about ¥10-15 for a vegetable dish and ¥20 for a meat dish).

In June 2012, the buses between Zhongdian and Deqin took around 8 hours because the road was under major reconstruction.

Buses to/from Lhasa use the main bus terminal in Deqin. There should be no problems buying tickets which are ¥500. The ride takes 3–4 days and the bus may or may not stop at hotels during the night. There is one military check point where a soldier may come on board, but they seem not to care if there are foreigners on the bus. However, the drivers will not let you roam far during restaurant stops in towns. This trip is risky if you are not in good health because the bus drives over 5,000m at least three times.

The land route from Shangri-la to Lhasa is closed for foreigners. They will not sell you a ticket even if you have the Tibet travel permit.

See Yunnan tourist trail for the route from Kunming to Deqin, and Overland to Tibet for land routes to Lhasa.

Get around
The town has one through road winding down from the north side.

See

 * village is very close to the Three parallel rivers. It is on highway G214.
 * village is very close to the Three parallel rivers. It is on highway G214.
 * village is very close to the Three parallel rivers. It is on highway G214.
 * village is very close to the Three parallel rivers. It is on highway G214.

Buy
Saffron is a good thing to buy in Deqin because it's more expensive elsewhere.

Eat
Most of the small restaurants on the main street have good food. Tibetan cured pork is worthwhile trying. All the dishes with yak meat are considered to be local and might cost ¥25-35.

Drink
Butter Tea (Pinyin: sū yóu chá; Tibetan: bod ja) - This is a main staple of the Tibetan diet made of yak butter, black tea, and salt. Mix it with barley flour and you have a meal known as tsampa.

Sleep

 * shuiyuan gongyu (水源公寓): The hotel offers a good dorm for ¥30 per bed and a suite room at ¥80. The owner is very humble and helpful and reportedly speaks very good English.

Go next
There are not so many routes available from Deqin. There are several morning buses to Shangri-la (Zhongdian) (4 hours, ¥65) available at the Deqin bus station (2014). The locals may take you there in a small minibus for about ¥80 and the trip will take a little bit less (June 2012). The same minibuses are running to Mangkang county (芒康县) of Tibet (about 2 hours, 120 km).

There is also a road from Deqin down to Weixi but it's under construction. But once it's finished, there are some extremely nice, untouristy places along the way, so you could head down through Weixi to Lijiang instead of going back to Shangri-la.

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Dera Ghazi Khan

Dera Ghazi Khan abbreviated as D. G. Khan, is a city in Pakistan's Punjab province, a very central city, at the junction of all four provinces of Pakistan. The city is the capital of Dera Ghazi Khan district, and also gives its name to the Dera Ghazi Khan Division, which consists of the Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh and Layyah districts. Many people speak Saraiki, Balochi and some people speak Urdu.

By plane
Dera Ghazi Khan International Airport is about 15 km from the city. Pakistan's flag carrier PIA operates here directly from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Bahawalpur, Dubai and Jeddah.

By train
Khushhal Khan Khattak Express, a daily express train service between Karachi and Peshawar briefly stop at Dera Ghazi Khan Cantt.

By road
The city is well connected with whole country by road. Daewoo, Faisal Movers, Baloch, Ghazi and Adil Shah are the buses which connect Dera Ghazi Khan to other major cities.

By auto-rickshaw
Auto-rickshaws / tuk-tuks are open rickshaws with (narrow) rear-facing seats, or with two seats facing forward and two backward. They are handy for moving around in the Inner City, since it's easier to see where you're going. Try to find a rickshaw with a well-padded seat, otherwise you will come out bruised and aching.

See

 * Ghazi Park
 * Ghazi Park
 * Ghazi Park
 * Ghazi Park
 * Ghazi Park

Buy

 * Rani Bazar
 * Sadar Bazar
 * Model Bazar

Eat
There are many places to eat:
 * Al Maida
 * Hot and Spicy
 * Big John's
 * Kashif Fried Chicken

Sleep

 * Ajwa Hotel
 * Pakeeza Hotel
 * indus Hotel
 * Airport Hotel
 * Airport Hotel

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Derawan

Derawan is an island. It's one of the Derawan Islands, off the coast of East Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Get in
For most travellers, both the fastest and cheapest way to get to Derawan from Jakarta is through Samarinda International Airport (Susi Air). Since the price is low due to subsidies, early booking is necessary. Bookings can be made at +628 112 119 802 (WhatsApp message only).

As of May 2015, Sriwijaya Air flies to Berau Airport in Tanjung Redeb from Jakarta directly. The only international airport in East Kalimantan is Sepinggan at Balikpapan. From Balikpapan you can go to Tarakan or Berau on a smaller plane, but there is no flight from Balikpapan to Derawan. Although Tarakan is farther from Balikpapapan than Berau, with a bigger airplane, a ticket from Balikpapan to Tarakan is cheaper than one to Berau. There are direct flights from Jakarta to Tarakan. Direct flights from Jakarta or Surabaya to Berau are the least time-consuming option with only 2 hours.

Alternatively, if you choose to go to Tarakan, you must continue the journey with 3 - 4 hours across the sea by speed boat. To charter a boat costs, according to the men in the pier, Rp3.000.000 per boat, final price depends on how many people are joining. From the pier Pelabuhan Tegkayu there is a boat departing on Thursdays to Derawan and returning on Sundays operated by the agency Paguntaka Jaya for Rp300.000 (as of March 2019). You should make arrangements with Mr. Ivan to check for availability (Contact Number +6281258790176).

If you choose to go to Berau, you must go to Tanjung Batu first by land transportation (it's about 2 hours from Berau) and then take a 30-minute journey by speed boat to Derawan.

If you want to go by land transport from Balikpapan, it's approximately 750 km to Tanjung Batu and then a 30-minute journey by speed boat to Derawan. It is a long and hard way. It could take 16 - 24 hours because of the condition of the road. The route is Balikpapan - Samarinda - Bontang - Sangatta - Muara Wahau - Berau - Tanjung Batu.

In order to avoid high waves, strong currents and low visibility at sea, the best months for visiting are March to May and August to October.

Get around
Darawan island is pretty small and you can walk everywhere. Many people rent bicycles and scooters to go around - you can rent them in the main road parallel to the west shore of the island.

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
The Derawan Islands have a large number of unique and protected species, among which are the coconut crabs, whales, dolphins and dugongs. The coconut crabs are found near the islands of Kakaban and Maratua, while whales and dolphins in particular months can be seen around Semama, Sangalaki, Kakaban and Maratua. Dugongs swim around Pulau Panjang and Semama, and manta rays are found around Sangalaki with pygmy seahorses around Semama and Derawan. Other protected species are the barracuda.

There are a total of 28 dive points identified here. Avid divers will need at least 10 days to explore them all. Diving or snorkeling at Derawan island or for deep sea diving Maratua island. Famous spot for snorkeling is Manta Spot, where Manta fish can be seen, near Sangalaki island.

Sharks and sea turtles can be seen at Maratua or Derawan island.

Cuddle with jellyfishes
You can cuddle with jellyfishes at Kakaban Island, which has no human inhabitants except for some guards and researchers. One kilometer from the beach there is a lake with salt water, but not so salty as seawater. The lake has 4 kinds of jellyfishes and none can sting human skin. The clear water of lake Kakaban is made easy for snorkellers to cuddle or touch the jellyfishes, and see the biggest kind of jellyfish eat the smaller kind of jellyfish.

Buy
There is one bank and ATM on the Derawan Islands, but it only accepts Indonesian cards. Make sure to go to the island with enough cash for accommodation, diving and/or snorkelling trips, food and other activities.

Drink
Drinks are scarce and expensive in the Derawan Island. One can of beer in the shops is around Rp40.000.

Sleep
There are many hotels in Derawan. The largest one is Derawan Dive Resort managed by PT BMI. Other hotels are managed by local citizens.

If you want to stay on other islands, there are two famous resorts on Maratua island: Nabuko resort and Paradise resort.

Derawan and Maratua are also popular with domestic tourists, so when there are long holidays (at least 3 days) in Indonesia, the hotels and resorts in both islands are fully booked, but homestays with spring beds and air conditioning are still available for Rp250,000 to Rp300,000 per night, or you can sleep in Tanjung Batu.

Kakaban island is a conservation island for jellyfish, so nobody lives there. Sangalaki island is for sea turtle conservation; only NGO people live there.

Go next

 * Samarinda – "East Kalimantan's Largest City", the city with a mix of Indonesian cultures and expatriates. It's an hour by plane.
 * Jakarta
 * Surabaya
 * Balikpapan
 * Tarakan

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Derbent

Derbent (Russian: Дербе́нт dyeer-BEHNT) is a city in Dagestan on the Caspian Sea. It dates back to the 8th century BCE and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the location of the mythical "Gates of Alexander," and easily one of the most impressive historical sites in Russia.

Understand
It is the southernmost city in Russia. Derbent occupies the narrow gateway between the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus Mountains connecting the Eurasian Steppe to the north and the Iranian Plateau to the south. It has a population of roughly 124,000 residents (2018).

Derbent resembles a huge museum and has magnificent mountains and shore nearby, and therefore possesses much touristic potential, further increased by UNESCO's classification of the citadel, ancient city and fortress as a World Heritage Site in 2003; however, instability in the region has halted development.

The city is home to machine building, food, textile, fishing and fishery supplies, construction materials and wood industries. It is the center of Russian brandy production. The educational infrastructure includes a university as well as several technical schools. On the cultural front, there is a Lezgin drama theater (named after S. Stalsky). About 2 km from the city is the vacation colony of Chayka (Seagull).

History
Derbent claims to be the oldest city in Russia with historical documentation dating to the 8th century BCE, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Due to its strategic location, over the course of history, the city changed ownership many times, particularly among the Persian, Arab, Mongol, Timurid, Shirvan and Iranian kingdoms. In the 19th century, the city passed from Iranian into Russian hands by the Treaty of Gulistan of 1813.

Jewish community
Jews began to settle in Derbent in ancient times. The Jewish traveler Benjamin of Tudela mentions Jews living in Derbent in the 12th century, and Christian traveler Wilhelm of Rubruquis writes about a Jewish community in the 13th century. The first mention of Jews in Derbent in modern times is by a German traveler, Adam Olearius, in the 17th century.

Derbent's Jewry suffered during the wars in the 18th century. Nadir Shah of Persia forced many Jews to adopt Islam. After the Russian conquest, many Jews of rural Dagestan fled to Derbent, which became the spiritual center of the Mountain Jews. The Jewish population numbered 2,200 in 1897 (15% of total population) and 3,500 in 1903. In the middle of the 20th century, Jews constituted about a third of the population of Derbent. In 1989, there were 13,000 Jews in the city, but most emigrated after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In 2002, there were 2,000 Jews with an active synagogue and community center. The chief rabbi of Derbent, Obadiah Isakov, was badly injured in an assassination attempt on July 25, 2013, sparking concerns of further acts of anti-Semitism targeting the Jewish community. In 2016, the Jewish population had fallen to 1,345.

By train
There are two daily commuter trains from the regional capital of Makhachkala, one departing 10:00 and another departing 17:20, journey time is around 3 hours. Minibuses go at least an hour faster, but trains can be more convenient than departing from the center of Makhachkala and with a clear timetable.

Long-distance trains from Baku make a stop-over here. From Moscow there are departures on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, leaving from Moskva Paveletsky station at 18:05 and arriving two nights later at 18:40. A second class sleeper ticket costs around ₽3500. Other Russian cities with rail connections includes Saint Petersburg (59 hr), Rostov-on-Don (25½ hr) and Yekaterinburg (64 hr). International connections include Minsk (65 hr).

Also, twice a day, electric trains run to the Azerbaijani border (checkpoint "Tagirkent-Kazmalyar - Yalama", aka "lower post"). Rare international trains from Russia to Azerbaijan also stop in Derbent.

By bus
As in the rest of Dagestan, most of the information about minibuses can only be found on the spot. Minibuses from Makhachkala (from the southern bus station) leave "after filling" (if it is not early morning or late evening, you will have to wait no more than 10-15 minutes) and arrive in Derbent, respectively, to the northern one, about an hour and a half on the way. There are rare direct buses in Baku, with transfers at the border you can get more often. Also, minibuses run from Derbent throughout Southern Dagestan ( Kubachi and further south), their place of departure and schedules are known (by no means always) to the inhabitants of these villages.

As in all other large cities of the North Caucasus, Derbent has two bus stations, one close to the city center, the other on the highway on the outskirts. In addition, in theory, minibuses and collective taxis can depart from the vicinity of these bus stations, as well as from the central market or train station (and the list may not be limited to this).

By car
The P217 highway, also known as M29 or "Baku", passes through Derbent. To the north to Makhachkala about 120 km, to Grozny - 290 km. To the south, the same route goes to the Azerbaijani border (about 50 km), and then Azerbaijani roads lead to Guba (40 km from the border) and Baku (about 250 km from the border).

By plane
Derbent does not have its own airport; you will have to fly through Makhachkala airport. Minibuses from Makhachkala-Derbent sometimes call in there, but, most likely, you will have to go from there either by taxi, or through Makhachkala or Kaspiysk.

Stay safe
Travel to Dagestan is not safe. See the Dagestan article for more information.

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