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Newport (North Carolina)

Newport is a small town just outside the Crystal Coast region of North Carolina, situated on the scenic Newport River. Because it's inland, away from the touristy coastal area, and doesn't have much in the way of attractions, Newport remains a mostly residential community. However, it's in the Croatan National Forest, so if you want a convenient base to reach both the beach and the woods, Newport might be the ideal spot.

Get in
Newport is right on US-70, between Havelock and Morehead City. As with the rest of the region, it's about a 3-hour drive from Raleigh.

Get around
Being a rural town, Newport has no public transportation to speak of. Bring your car; you'll need it to get here anyway.

See
When you leave the Crystal Coast, the rest of Carteret County is taken up by the Croatan National Forest. Newport is in the southeastern corner of it; the larger town of Havelock, to the north, is smack in the middle. It contains elevated swamp habitat, salt marsh, estuaries and carnivorous plants. The White Oak, Neuse and Newport rivers flow through the forest. As activities go, there are plenty of boat ramps, canoeing areas, fishing spots and trails, some of them self-guided.

Do

 * At the end of March, Newport hosts the Newport Pig Cookin' Contest in the community park, an annual tradition since 1978. Over 80 cooks, armed with their own secret sauces, grill a whole pig in the hopes of winning a cash prize.
 * Outside Newport, near the community of Mill Creek where the Newport River widens out to meet the Bogue Sound, people often take their boats out to go shrimping, or harvest fresh oysters.
 * Outside Newport, near the community of Mill Creek where the Newport River widens out to meet the Bogue Sound, people often take their boats out to go shrimping, or harvest fresh oysters.

Drink
Mixed drinks are not available for purchase in Newport restaurants, only beer and wine. If you want something stronger, there's an ABC store at 7015 Hwy 70 East, ; but it isn't open on Sundays.

Sleep

The greater Newport area features several campsites where you can stay very cheaply on the Bogue Sound. These sites are closer to Cape Carteret, and all are practically on the water.

Go next
The Crystal Coast area has a variety of other areas to visit:

 * Atlantic Beach
 * Emerald Isle
 * Morehead City
 * Beaufort
 * Harkers Island
 * Swansboro

Further afield, there are some interesting destinations for daytrips:
 * Havelock, about 15 minutes north on US-70.
 * New Bern, about 40 minutes north on US-70.
 * Jacksonville, about 1 hour west on US-24.
 * Bath, about 2 hours north.
 * Ocracoke Island, about 3 hours east

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Newport (Oregon)

Newport is a city on the Central Oregon Coast.

By bus
A local bus firm called Valley Retriever runs a bus service to and from Newport, linking the city to Salem and Portland; this service is linked to the Greyhound network and can be booked through them. Greyhound also offer a bus link from Eugene.

By car
There are a few different ways that you can arrive in Newport by road, and here are the three main ones that any tourist should know about.
 * Coming from the Northern Oregon Coast, just take Hwy 101 until you run right on into it.
 * Coming from the Southern Oregon Coast, just take Hwy 101 until you run right on into it.
 * If you are coming from either direction on Interstate 5, take the exit marked ORE 34. It will be accompanied by signs such as "Corvallis" and "Oregon State University". Upon taking this exit, follow Hwy 34 towards Corvallis until you see signs for HWY 20, proceeded by signs such as "Oregon Coast" and "Philomath". Once you get on HWY 20, all you do is follow it right through Philomath and all the way to Newport. It is a beautiful drive and it takes you through a few really quaint little towns such as Blodgett, Eddyville, and even parts of Toledo.

Get around
When it comes to getting around in Newport, it all depends on the weather. The temperature varies a bit from season to season, but it pretty much stays between 50 and 70 degrees throughout the whole year. When the rain holds off, walking and biking are huge modes of transportation, and they sure do save you some money too. HWY 101 would have to be the easiest way of getting just about anywhere in Newport that you wanted to go. If you take it to the South side of town, it will take you across the bridge to our famous Aquarium and Rogue Brewery. However, if you choose to see the light house or the bayfront, right before you cross the Newport Bridge, HWY 101 will also give you the opportunity to hook to the right and follow the signs that will lead you to the two destinations. All of the grocery stores and convenience stores are mainly located on HWY 101 as well, along with a few pretty good restaurants. A few other streets to look for while you're in Newport are:

 * Ocean Dr.: This street will take you along the northern part of Newport's Coast. While on it you will located a number of very nice hotels to choose from, along with one of Newport's most famous restaurants, "Georgie's Bar and Grill", towards the northern end of it.
 * Eads St.: This street you will find yourself passing if you are coming into town from HWY 20. It is a rather short street, but will give you a nice idea of what our neighborhoods are like, along with presenting to you Newport's high school.
 * Bayfront Dr.: The name of the street says it all, but in case you have never heard of Newport's Bayfront, this road will take you right along it, showing off all of Newport's unique and enjoyable antique and entertainment shops. You will find certain attractions such as "Ripley's Believe It or Not" and "Wax Works" on this street as well.

Sleep
Here are just a few of the many hotels that are available:

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Newport (Pembrokeshire)

Newport (Welsh: Trefdraeth or Tudraeth) in Pembrokeshire is a town in Wales. There is a Norman castle standing tall over the town, and archaeological digs have unearthed substantial medieval development near the south bank of the river Nevern.

Understand
It is a small town nestling beneath Carningli Mountain on the North Coast of Pembrokeshire.

The Welsh name Trefdraeth or Tudraeth as it is sometimes called is old Welsh for Newport. Its literal translation in to English is Town on the Beach.

There is evidence to show that Trefdraeth is an ancient town with Standing Stones, Cromlechs and Bronze/Iron Age forts in abundance in the surrounding area.

By car

 * A487 from Cardigan and North of Wales.
 * A487 from A40 and Fishguard.

By bus
Bus 412 from Cardigan and Fishguard Harbour (the nearest train station)

By ferry

 * Ferry from Rosslare (Ireland) to Fishguard.

By plane

 * The nearest airport is Cardiff.

By train

 * 2 trains a day from Paddington (London) to Fishguard, stopping at various stations along the way.

Get around
Good local bus service with Richards Bros.

See
Traditional Welsh cottages, old harbour, Norman castle. Spectacular coastal and mountain views.

Do
Take a walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path or on to the moors of Carningli Mountain, visit the beaches that are within walking distance of the Town. Stop on the Iron Bridge and watch all sorts of bird life going about their daily business on the river Nevern.

Buy
Newport has some good shops, including general stores, arts and crafts, an iron monger, a bakery and others.

Eat
There are numerous restaurants and cafe's.

Drink
Newport has 3 public houses which also have restaurants. There is a members only boat club and also a golf course club house that serves drinks and food.

Go next

 * Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Newport is the gateway to this coastal park.

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Newport (Rhode Island)

Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. With a population of only 25,000 (2020), this scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the "Summer White House" throughout the 1950s and 60s.

Understand

One of the largest cities in the future United States during colonial times, Newport's decline in the early 19th century is good news for today's visitors, who can experience one of the nation's largest collections of intact colonial architecture; had Newport followed the same path as its former peer cities, its historic buildings might have been razed decades or even centuries ago. But Newport is even more well known for another historical period: the Gilded Age of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when some of America's most prominent families built eye-popping summer homes, which they called "cottages," along the waterfront. Many of the mansions are now open for tours.

Newport is also known for hosting many popular festivals, including the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival. Cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks accent an upscale touristy downtown area with many shops, galleries and great restaurants, all located near the water. Newport sits on the southern end of Aquidneck Island and features several fine beaches, rocky cliffs and much history including an old fort.

Visitor information
The summer weather generally calls for shorts, short sleeves, and swimsuits. Newport is also surrounded by water you might want to pack a sweatshirt for the night time because it can get a bit cool. Be sure to bring an umbrella with you because Newport is not exactly invincible to rain. It would also be a great time to break out your sunglasses because the summer is the sun's favorite season.

By car
To get into Newport, or anywhere on Aquidneck Island, you can take one of three bridges: the Claiborne Pell Bridge (known by many locals as the Newport Bridge), from Jamestown, the Sakonnet River Bridge, from Tiverton, or the Mount Hope Bridge, from Bristol.

By plane

 * T.F. Green Airport in Warwick offers many low cost and regular flights to many cities in the United States. It is about 45 minutes away.
 * Boston's Logan Airport is much larger and is generally used for most international flights. It is 1 hour 35 minutes away.
 * Newport State Airport . 4 miles northeast of downtown (11 minute drive) on the border with Middletown; this airport is small and does not offer commercial flights.

By bus
RIPTA runs an express bus service from Providence every 30 minutes.

By ferry
Block Island Ferry runs multiple ferries daily from Block Island and Fall River. From Providence, Seastreak Ferries offers four daily round trips with a journey time of just under one hour. Additionally, Jamestown and Newport Ferry offers a more leisurely trip from Jamestown, just across the bay and islands in between.

By private boat
If travelling on a private boat, there are many marinas in Newport harbor that offer dock space for sailboats, powerboats, million-dollar yachts, and even cruise ships that set anchor in the harbor.

Get around
Newport is a great town to walk or ride a bike in. Visitors will quickly notice others using bikes, scooters, and mopeds to circumvent city traffic. Many restaurants and shops are packed into the harbor area, which is perfect for walking, especially on a cool summer night.

By car
Parking your car can get pretty difficult at certain times of the year, which is another benefit of walking. If you decide to take your car downtown, there are various locations that have parking meters. The meters take only quarters (15 minutes) and dimes (5 minutes), and allow you to park for 3 hours. In addition to meters, there are many parking lots that charge around 15-30 dollars for parking.

See

 * Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive.
 * Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive.

Mansions
Like most of Newport, the mansions owned by The Preservation Society of Newport County ooze history. The mansions represent over 250 years of history and architecture with walk through audio tours of the establishments. Each establishment, fully preserved, has a different history. Some date from the Women's Right's Movement in 1920 with Greek and Roman sculptures, some double as 19th century art galleries, and some boast impressive gardens complete with sculpted topiaries. Admission prices vary by tour, whether it is one property of your choice ($14.50 for adults and $5.50 for children ages 6-17) or a five property tour of your selection ($31.50 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-17). Tours of the more popular mansions, such as the Breakers or Hunter House are a bit pricier than the rest. You can purchase your tickets on site at any of the houses or in advance online or.

The Newport Mansions consist of eleven historical sites all with different architectural aspects, history, interiors, and landscape. Out of these eleven, seven are nationally recognized historic landscapes. The Newport Mansions do not only showcase historical house museums, but are also hosts to different galas and functions on the lawns and inside the mansions themselves. The Newport Flower show, proms, and specialty tours are just some of the extra features to see at the Newport mansions including the exquisite array of holiday decorations that are put up during the season.

Newport Mansion tours are not only for those interested in historical architecture or Rhode Island history, but for all ages due to the walk through tours, audio information, and the overall grandiose appeal of the estates.

Park in the free off-street parking spaces provided by all Preservation Society properties (with the exception of the Hunter House where you can park on the street.). Allow an hour and a half per house to fully enjoy all that the Newport Mansions have to offer, from their gorgeously elaborate interior to their spacious and breathtaking grounds.

Newport Historic District
A fine collection of well preserved colonial buildings nestled along Newport's waterfront. This is a prime spot for tourists, over 250 acres have been repurposed into one-of-a-kind museums, bespoke shopping, and fine dining options.

Do
Newport offers a variety of activities throughout the year. During the summer season, water sports are extremely popular among Newporters and tourists. Sailing and boating tours are also available starting in the spring, while an outdoor skating rink is a great place to be during the winter. Shopping and gambling are also great tourist attractions throughout the entire year in Newport. You can even take a food tour and get a taste for several restaurants so you know where to go for lunch or dinner while in Newport.

Beaches
Newport is known for its beautiful beaches. There are a variety of both public and private beaches located in the Newport area. Many beaches located in Newport are within a few blocks from each other, and have a variety of different features. Some are great for swimming, fishing, and making sand castles, while others have picnic areas and great surf. Some of Newport’s beaches provide family events and entertainment during different times of the year. All beaches in Newport have great views and are perfect for a little relaxation.

Surfing
Surfer's End at Second Beach in Middletown encourages surfers of all abilities, just down the road from Easton's beach past the Newport town line. For more experienced surfers, Ruggles beach is a hot spot for larger swells and rougher waves. Island Sports around the corner form Easton's beach, offers a wide range of women's, men's and children's surf attire, clothing, accessories and equipment. The shop is a picture perfect outlet for any surfer's needs, with a huge warehouse located in the back of the store stocked with new boards, used boards and ones in the process of being repaired. Island Sports also has a truck filled with beginners surf boards that remains parked at surfer's end, providing easy access to rent a board or pay for lessons right on the beach with a professional surf trainer. Across the street from Island Sports is Elemental Surf & Skate which is more focused on apparel, but the website does offer a free, live update of the surf at the beach; letting you know as a surfer whether it's worth your while or not to head down and catch some waves. Both have low-key friendly consumer atmosphere's and knowledgeable ready to help staff.

Fishing
There are many places in Newport and the rest of Aquidneck Island to go fishing. Saltwater fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and tautog (blackfish) is the way to go. Being on an island, there are many places to fish from. Some of the best spots with easy public access are Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Castle Hill, and any of the public beach areas. You can also charter a fishing boat out of one of the many marinas.

Rhode Island has passed a law that requires all fishers to obtain a license to fish the waters of the state. The license costs $7, and is to be renewed once a year. To qualify you must go to the local Wal-Mart (by the rotary on Connell highway) and pay the small fee to legally fish while you stay in Newport.

Learn
Newport is a great place to learn and take classes in a variety of different activities. Scuba diving and sailing are two incredible summer activities that you can learn in Newport. Learn to dive at the Newport Diving Center and learn to sail at the Newport Sailing School. There are art classes available at the Newport Art Museum. The classes are offered year-round and are an enjoyable option if you find yourself in Newport during the “off” season (September to May).

Buy
Newport makes for a great shopping destination. A vast number of stores crammed in to the downtown area makes it easy to walk and window shop. Open daily year-round the Brick Market Place is a family friendly outdoor shopping area; offering 25 shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to handmade gifts and souvenirs. This open-air market is made up of three parallel rows of businesses, and plenty of outdoor seating.

Eat
Newport is one of the state's most charming seaside towns; harboring some of the finest seafood restaurants in the area. If that's not your style, Newport still has plenty of other fantastic dining options. The restaurant scene offers a variety of choices ranging from elaborate and lavish experiences to more quotidian and workaday fare. If you're not afraid to break the bank on an anniversary dinner, check out the restaurants housed within the more upscale hotels in town. You don't need to be a guest, but you will need reservations. These are some of the most high class places you can go, short of having dinner at The Breakers. The menus—featuring some of the best seafood in the state—can only rivaled by the extensive wine lists.

Drink
Newport is known for its lively night scene. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet cocktail, hang with the locals, or dance along to a live band, you will find a place in Newport to suit your preferences. “Downtown” Newport has bars all within walking distance of one another. Many bars are located just a few blocks from most hotels and inns, making a scenic walk an easy choice. Most bars are in the downtown area including upper Thames Street, lower Thames Street, America’s Cup Avenue, Memorial Boulevard, and Bellevue Avenue.

Sleep
There are a few big hotels, and an abundance of bed & breakfasts. In season, it's expensive everywhere, and many places require multiple night stays.

Stay safe
Visitors awed by Newport's numerous mansions, immaculate public gathering places and well-preserved historic sites might be surprised to hear that the city has a higher-than-average crime rate. While it is generally very safe, visitors should take common sense precautions. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings in the same way you would in any densely populated area where criminals may seek to target the easily distracted.

One area where visitors should be particularly cautious is the Cliff Walk. Though crime is virtually unheard of here, more than a few people have been injured―some of them seriously so―while wandering off the path. Dramatic views come with the risk of dramatic falls. No matter how tempting a closer look may be, stay on the path and you'll have nothing to worry about.

Go next

 * Ferries go to Block Island in the summer.
 * Cape Cod
 * Boston

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Newport (Tennessee)

Newport is a city in Tennessee with a history of bootlegging and a bit of desperation to make it out of poverty in Appalachia. Though it went through a lot of ups and downs over the years, there aren't a whole lot of singular attractions to visit here.

Do
If downtown, try the along the Pigeon River and admire the Newport cityscape that probably hasn't changed much over time.

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Newport (Vermont)

Newport is a city in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont.

Get in
From the south, Newport is most easily accessible using Interstate 91. Taking exits 27 or 28 will lead you into the town. From the north, take Autoroute 55 South from Quebec, and you will find Newport just a few miles after crossing the U.S./Canadian border.

Drink
There are a few bars on Main Street which are also just a short walk away from the waterfront boardwalks near Lake Memphremagog.

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Newport (Washington)

Newport is small city in the Rocky Mountains region of Washington. It is the county seat of Pend Oreille County.

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Newport Beach

Newport Beach is a city famous for its lavish lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Television enthusiasts will recognize the resemblance to the show The O.C., and not just by virtue of its location in Orange County, California. The American city has its share of "beautiful people" often with wealth to spare. Yet it's very possible to enjoy life in Newport Beach amongst the millionaires on a relatively low budget.

By plane

 * John Wayne Airport is located on the border of Newport Beach, Irvine, and Santa Ana.
 * If you are arriving at Los Angeles International Airport or Long Beach, take the I-405 freeway south to the 73 freeway south.

By rail
Metrolink and Amtrak serve Santa Ana, Tustin (Metrolink only), and Irvine. A taxi would probably be the most convenient option. Local OCTA bus routes service Amtrak/Metrolink stations at certain times. Consult the OCTA website for more information.

By car
Take CA Highway 1 or the I-405 freeway to the 55 or 73 freeway south. The former will take you to West Newport and the latter to the east side of the Newport Bay.

Get around
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) serves the Newport Beach area. The OCTA Newport Transportation Center is just east of Fashion Island in Newport Beach; here OCTA Routes 1, 55, 57, 75, 76 and 79 converge for a transfer point. Routes 1, 47 and 71 serve the beaches (over a mile away from here) and the Balboa Peninsula; Route 76 serve the John Wayne Airport SNA (about 6 miles from here).

See
True to its name, any visit to Newport Beach is incomplete without a trip to the beach. The city is nestled on the Pacific Ocean and is a favorite among surfers. The Wedge, at the end of the Balboa Peninsula, is famed for its challenging surf, but Newport's miles of wide beaches offer plenty of room for everyone, except on the busiest summer weekends. There is a concrete boardwalk running along the beach from the east of the Balboa pier to west of the Newport pier.

Connect
The area code for all of Newport Beach is 949.

Go next

 * Catalina Island - For most of the year, there is daily boat service to Catalina on the Catalina Flyer, located on the Balboa Peninsula. Trip takes about an hour, and can frequently be rough.  Remember to bring the Dramamine!
 * While in Orange County, be sure to visit Disneyland in Anaheim or Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park.
 * Don't have a car? Don't have a cow. You can reach Los Angeles or San Diego by train from Irvine or Santa Ana.

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Newport County

Newport County is in Rhode Island.

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Newport News

Newport News is a city in Virginia in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It's on the James River, and much of the area has been developed into a city starting in the late 19th century.

Understand
Location of the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility and a number of industrial complexes, most notably Newport News Shipbuilding.

By plane

 * Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk (Virginia), about 20-25 miles to the southeast, offers more discount flights (including Southwest Airlines) and destinations.
 * Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk (Virginia), about 20-25 miles to the southeast, offers more discount flights (including Southwest Airlines) and destinations.

By car

 * Interstate 64 eastbound will take you straight into Newport News. It intersects Interstate 95 in Richmond and Interstate 81 near Staunton.

Get around

 * HRT - Hampton Roads Transit provides local bus routes, as well as express buses across the tunnels to the southside of the Hampton Roads area.
 * Main Roads - Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are the two main north/south routes through the city. All directions lead you down one of these streets.

Go next

 * Colonial Williamsburg - 20 miles northwest of Newport News on I-64 in the historic district of the town of Williamsburg, this "living history museum" in recreates Virginia's 18th-century capital as it appeared preceding and during the American Revolution.

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New Port Richey

New Port Richey and its northern neighbor, Port Richey, are cities in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida.

Get in

 * Tampa International Airport (TPA) - 30 miles.

By car
US-19, a north-south route, passes through both Port Richey and New Port Richey, connecting it to other towns and cities in the area, and particularly to the south. Main St of New Port Richey intersects US-19, with restaurants, the theatre, and the historical society east of US-19.

Get around
The city isn't really pedestrian-friendly, especially along US-19.

Go next

 * Pinellas County, a part of the Tampa Bay Area, is south of New Port Richey.

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New Providence

New Providence Island is, by far, the most populated island in the Bahamas and the site of the capital Nassau.

Cities

 * – the capital, whose sprawl takes up most of the eastern side of the island

Other destinations

 * – small village

Understand
New Providence is only 21 miles long and 7 miles wide. Paradise Island, just north, is linked to New Providence by two bridges.

Get in
, covered in Nassau, is located on the western side of the island.

Stay safe
There are numerous stray dogs that are called "potcakes" by locals. Don't feed them or make contact with them. Also, as in any tourist destination, watch out for pickpockets.

Go next

 * Eleuthera
 * Exuma
 * Harbour Island

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Newquay

Newquay (Cornish: Tewynblustri), the surf capital of Great Britain is a youthful vibrant town in North Cornwall.

By road
Follow the M5 to Exeter, then take the A30 to Newquay. Leave this road near Indian Queens and continue on the A39 and then A392 which takes you directly into the town.

By train
is the terminus of a branch line that connects to the main line at Par. From Par, trains run hourly to London Paddington (4 hr 30 min, via Plymouth, Exeter and Reading) and to Penzance (1 hour); other destinations may involve a change at Plymouth or Exeter. There are eight trains a day between Par and Newquay, including daily through intercity trains between London and Newquay from May to September. If your main line train is late and you're going to miss your connecting train to Newquay at Par, speak to the conductor who will either hold the connection or organise other transport. You also need to alert the conductor if you want to get off at most of the halts along the branch line. Newquay station is just east of town centre on Cliff Rd.

By bus
National Express buses run four times a day from London Victoria (NX406, 503 and 504) via Heathrow Airport, Reading, Plymouth or Exeter, and Bodmin, taking 8 hours to Newquay and continuing to Penzance. Redwood Travel (on behalf of Megabus) runs the same Victoria-Newquay route daily; it doesn't extend to Penzance.

Bus NX330 runs daily from Nottingham via Leicester, Birmingham, Worcester, Bristol, Plymouth and Bodmin to Newquay and Penzance. It's usually more convenient to change in Plymouth for journeys from the north and Midlands.

Buses run every 30 min or so to Truro, taking an hour by a variety of routes. For Penzance take one of these and change at Glenthorne Road for the T1, or for the T2 for St Ives.

Bus 25 runs every two hours from Newquay to St Austell, Par railway station and Fowey.

Get around
Many places in Newquay of interest to visitors are within walking distance. Some outlying suburbs and beaches are 4 km or more from the centre.

See

 * They have displayed a list of feeding hours and with a hand stamp you can get back in later the same day to see another feeding.

Beaches
Newquay is well known as a surfer's paradise. Therefore it offers plenty of beaches:
 * Crantock Beach - quiet beach, 2 km away from the city centre along the coastal path
 * Fistral Beach - Newquays most popular beach, located to the west of Towards Head. Famous as a surf centre, has life guards during summer months. International surf competitions are held here.
 * Great Western- a popular family beach, can be accessed from Cliff Road besides to the Great Western Hotel.
 * Harbour - Newquay's smallest beach, very popular with families
 * Holywell Bay (south of Crantock)
 * Lusty Glaze Beach - offers a variety of shops and restaurants.
 * Porth Joke or Polly Joke (between Crantock and Holywell Bay)
 * Porth (north of Lusty)
 * Tolcarne Beach
 * Towan Beach - (Town Beach) - close to the town centre. Surfing is not allowed at this beach apart from at low tide. The beach can be accessed from the harbour (there are steps leading to the beach right from the end of the quay). Parking space for car is available, dogs are allowed too.
 * Whipsiderry (between Porth and Watergate)
 * Watergate Bay (north of Newquay)

Budget
There are lots of cheap eats in the town centre.

Drink
Newquay's town centre is home to a large number of pubs and bars.
 * The Central Inn - Nice pub, if you are not bothered with the television screens playing MTV all the time. Serves good food.

Connect

 * Newquay Nightlife - Newquay's comprehensive guide to pubs, clubs and restaurants in Newquay
 * Cybersurf @ Newquay Internet Cafe, opposite Somerfield Shopping Centre. A friendly, small internet-cafe, with laptop connection service. Call +44 1637 875497 for more details on opening times.

Go next

 * Go for Land's End, England's most southwesterly point.
 * Padstow
 * Port Isaac

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New River and Greenbrier Valleys

The New River and Greenbrier Valleys region is in West Virginia.

Cities

 * — provides access to the Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail system
 * — historic town popular for its quaint shopping and Civil War connections
 * — a former railroad, lumber and coal mining town on the Guyandotte River, near Twin Falls Resort State Park
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — provides access to the Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail system
 * — historic town popular for its quaint shopping and Civil War connections
 * — a former railroad, lumber and coal mining town on the Guyandotte River, near Twin Falls Resort State Park
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort
 * — home of the Greenbrier resort

Other destinations
For the outdoors enthusiast, the Monongahela National Forest with recreation areas like Blue Bend Camping and Swimming areas and Lake Sherwood are excellent choices. Both offer rustic camping opportunities. Blue Bend was built by the CCC during the 1930s. The flagstone paved beaches of this wonderful swimming hole are unique and the water is cool and refreshing all summer long.
 * New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

See

 * Hinton Railroad Museum, in Hinton.

Collect fossils

 * Waiteville: About 3 miles to the southwest of town is a roadcut at the side of Route 635 where middle Silurian fossils can be collected from the Rose Hill Formation. Fossils are very common here but are fragmentary. Like the Perry site, they are often brightly colored in hues of orange, yellow, or, less commonly, pink. Local fossils include bivalves, brachiopods, bryozoans, straight-shelled nautiloids, ostracodes, Tentaculites, and trilobites, especially Calymene cresapensis.
 * Waiteville: About 3 miles to the southwest of town is a roadcut at the side of Route 635 where middle Silurian fossils can be collected from the Rose Hill Formation. Fossils are very common here but are fragmentary. Like the Perry site, they are often brightly colored in hues of orange, yellow, or, less commonly, pink. Local fossils include bivalves, brachiopods, bryozoans, straight-shelled nautiloids, ostracodes, Tentaculites, and trilobites, especially Calymene cresapensis.

Hatfield-McCoy Trails
The Hatfield-McCoy Trail System is a statutory corporation created by West Virginia legislation for the purpose of economic development through tourism in nine southern West Virginia counties. As of March 2007, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System totals several hundred miles of off-road trails in five of its nine project counties. Each of its six trail systems are open to ATV's, Dirt Bikes, select Utility Vehicles (UTVs), Mountain Bikes, Horses, and Hikers. Many of the trail systems also offer community connecting trails that allow visitors to access “ATV friendly towns” to experience the charm of southern West Virginia.

The six Hatfield-McCoy trail systems are Browning Fork, Buffalo Mountain, Dingess Rum, New Indian Ridge, Little Coal, and Pinnacle Creek Trails. No matter which trail system you choose, Hatfield-McCoy Trail visitors can expect to find a variety of trails ranging from easiest to most difficult. These are not your typical “flatlander” trails however and can be a challenge for a first time rider. For this reason, visitors may choose from a list of ATV guided tour and rental providers. You can find a listing of these providers and a complete list of lodging facilities by visiting our accommodations page of this web site.

The overall goal of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails project is to develop a world class trail system with an emphasis on safety in each of its nine project counties throughout southern West Virginia. Project estimates have concluded that once the trails are developed and linked through each of the project counties, there may be as much as 2000 miles of total trails. Long-term plans for the Hatfield-McCoy Trails also include a 4x4 park in Kanawha County and designated trail areas for equestrian and other non-motorized users.

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New River Gorge

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is in West Virginia, USA. As of 2021, it is America's newest national park.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in
The nearest airports are Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley. Other options include Yeager Airport in Charleston and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke

Do
Great rock climbing, rafting, and hiking.

Buy
The Canyon Rim and Sandstone visitor centers have book stores.

Stay safe
Driving to New River Gorge from the north takes you through Summersville, WV which is a known “speed trap town” looking to ticket out of state drivers going any amount over the speed limit. Summersville is not the only town in the area known for this, so make sure to watch your speed! The area is marked by a rapid drop from 65 to 50 mph on route 19, but signage will help you identify when you’re getting close.

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New Roads

New Roads is a small community and county seat of Pointe Coupee Parish in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. Home to only about 5,000 people, the town offers great opportunities to tourists while preserving the small town feel that is missing from places like New Orleans.

Understand
New Roads is the second oldest settlement in the state of Louisiana, after New Orleans. It was built alongside what was once the Mississippi River. But since the city was first settled, the river has changed its course and left behind an oxbow lake. Oxbow lakes are known for their semi-circular or crescent shapes, and they occur when one curve in the river is cut off from the main channel and becomes sealed of from it, creating a lake. Over the years, New Roads has become one of the most visited small towns in the state, and several tourists return after their first trip.

By plane
The airport closest to New Roads is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, about 35 miles southeast. New Orleans International is about 125 miles southeast.

By car
New Roads is somewhat remote and does not lie along any interstate. But from Downtown Baton Rouge take I-10 westbound crossing the Mississippi River via the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. Exit at LA Hwy 415 which will merge into US Hwy 190. Turn onto the LA Hwy 1. This stretch of road comes to an end but LA 1 continues left. Take left and arrive in New Roads.

By bus
Bus service from Baton Rouge does not travel to New Roads, as most of the town's tourists are from within the state and drive there. But rental cars are available at Baton Rouge Metro and New Orleans International.

Get around
New Roads and the surrounding countryside are relatively easy to navigate for an attentive motorist, but beware, the oxbow shape of the Lake can get you turned around when traveling on LA 1. Within the city proper, the main arterial streets are Main Street (LA 10), New Roads Street (LA 10), Parent Street-Morganza Hwy (LA 1). New Roads offers ample parking space along Main Street and Morrison Parkway. There is also a lot behind the courthouse on Main Street (accessible via Alamo and Court Streets) and large lot behind the post office (accessible via Main Street)

Rush hour traffic on Main Street can be very annoying, so try to travel during the middle of the day during the week and early or late on weekends.

See

 * Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse, E. Main Street.
 * Poydras Center for the Arts (formerly Poydras High School), W. Main Street
 * False River - can be viewed from LA 1 and LA 10
 * St. Mary's Catholic Church (built 1904), 348 W. Main Street.
 * St. Augustine's Catholic Church (built 1924), 809 New Roads Street.

Eat
New Roads offers a variety of fine cuisine ranging from seafood, to Mexican, to Chinese.

Sleep
Cypress Inn -

Stay safe
New Roads has a reputation for being a safe community.

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New Rochelle

New Rochelle is a city of about 80,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. It is also the home of Iona College.

Understand
New Rochelle was founded by Huguenot refugees from persecution in France and named after La Rochelle. Huguenot Street is today one of the main streets in the city, and the fleur de lis is the city's symbol; you can see colorful plastic fleur de lis sculptures on several streets in Downtown New Rochelle. The city is only a little beyond the northeasternmost reaches of the Bronx and reachable from there by bus, car and commuter train, but it has its own character. It is an ethnically diverse city with many private houses, low-rise brick buildings, some pretty churches, classic mid-19th-century to Art Deco commercial and office buildings Downtown, the neo-Gothic buildings of the former College of New Rochelle and some secondary schools, an increasing number of modern high-rises and upscale cafes along with inexpensive shops and taquerias.

By train
New Rochelle is a stop on the New Haven Line of Metro-North between Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, New York City and Stamford. Travel time from Grand Central Terminal is approximately 35 minutes. Additionally, Amtrak serves the city via its Northeast Regional trains between Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C. and Richmond. is at 1 Penn Central Railroad, next to downtown.

By car
The New England Thruway (I-95) traverses the city. Main Street, which is not a limited-access highway, is US Route 1. In part of Downtown, it bifurcates, with southbound traffic diverted to Huguenot Street.

By bus
A number of Bee Line Westchester County bus routes connect other towns in Westchester County and places in the Bronx such as the ends of the 2, 5 and 6 subway lines with New Rochelle, and if you are transferring from or to the subway or another Bee Line or New York City Transit bus, you can use your MetroCard and get a free transfer. However, the Bee Line buses often run only every hour or half hour, and actual bus arrival times are often as much as 15-20 minutes behind schedule but can also be ahead of schedule.

Get around
Taxis are not too expensive if you need them, but while you may find some waiting near the train station (though this is not guaranteed), you may have trouble hailing them on the street. Uber and Lyft are also available but cost more.

Some of the Bee Line buses can be useful for local travel if they happen to arrive at a convenient time.

Much of the city is walkable.

CircuitNR

Do

 * Hudson Park & Beach
 * Bananas' Axe Cabana
 * Sky Zone Trampoline Park
 * New Rochelle Farmers Market
 * Hudson Park & Beach
 * Bananas' Axe Cabana
 * Sky Zone Trampoline Park
 * New Rochelle Farmers Market

Eat

 * Jolo's Vegan Food Bar and Lounge
 * Space Grill
 * YUM Ice Cream
 * Little Mexican Cafe
 * 4 Bros Pizza
 * Cestra's Pizza 4
 * Town Pizza House Restaurant
 * The Wooden Spoon
 * The Wooden Spoon

Drink

 * Aura wine & Bar
 * Aura wine & Bar
 * Aura wine & Bar

Go next
New York City or nearby Long Island Sound towns in Westchester County like Larchmont, Mamaroneck and Rye.

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New Rockford

New Rockford is a tiny city and the county seat of Eddy County in the U.S. Great Plains state of North Dakota. The city has a unique nature, with a tasteful combination of 1800s historical sites alongside community events.

Understand
Situated on the near-completely dried up James River and home to a junction of the abandoned Great Northern Railway, it's almost in the middle of nowhere: 96 miles (155 km) northeast of the state capital of Bismarck and 118 miles (190 k ) northwest of North Dakota's largest city Fargo. 1,352 people (2018 estimate) reside in the 1½ square mile (4 km²) area of New Rockford.

Get in
New Rockford is 150 miles from Fargo, 135 miles from Bismarck, 125 miles from Grand Forks, and 120 miles from Minot.

 * By car: from I-94, take US-281 north about 60 miles
 * Tomlinson Field, New Rockford ND, Tel: +1 701 947-5047
 * Community Credit Union, 20 1st. St. N, +1 701 947-5011.
 * Security State Bank of ND, 6 South 8th Street, +1 701 947-2421.

Connect
New Rockford is in area code 701.
 * City Library, 813 1st. Ave. N, +1 701 947-5540.
 * Post Office, 827 1st. Ave. N, +1 701 947-5312.

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Newry

Newry is a town straddling the historic boundary between County Down and County Armagh in Northern Ireland, and five miles north of the border with the Republic of Ireland. In 2002 Newry was upgraded to a city but it continues to feel like a medium-sized town, with a population of 26,967 in 2011. The counties of Northern Ireland have been abolished, and since 2015, it's been governed as part of Newry, Mourne and Down District.

Understand
Mountains obstruct the route from Dublin north along the coast into Ulster, but at Newry there's a gap, so roads (and later a canal and railway) head inland up the valley towards Portadown before swinging east into Belfast. The gap is a U-shaped glaciated valley that deepens into the fjord of Carlingford Lough, so there's also sea access. This was more of a curse than a blessing in the first millennium since if there was one thing the Vikings enjoyed more than sailing into fjords, it was burning and pillaging the nearby settlements. The Normans put a stop to this, secured the area and founded an abbey. The town remained small until the 18th century when the growth of industry and transport made its position more important.

Ireland was divided into counties, which acquired local government councils in the 19th century, and Newry fell on the boundary of three. West of the river and fjord was County Armagh, east was County Down, and the town hall was symbolically built straddling the river. Five miles south was County Louth, which from 1921 belonged to a separate nation, the Republic of Ireland. Between them lay a higgledy-piggledy, porous and often dangerous border, with the main road checkpoint at Killeen, and for the rest of the 20th century this dominated Newry. There were killings and bombings during The Troubles from 1970, a heavy military presence, and a flight of industry and employment.

The turning point was the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, which largely ended The Troubles, and rendered the crossing from Louth to Armagh as trivial and hassle-free as the crossing from Armagh to Down had been. Traffic sweeps past on the N1 / A1 with little more to denote the border than a sign advising that speed limits are in miles per hour, or in kph if you're driving south. In 2002 the town was re-awarded its city status, which nowadays is just ceremonial. It draws a lot of cross-border traffic and is even a commuter town for Dublin, with trains taking little over an hour. The big uncertainty is the effect of Brexit upon the border, as the Republic of Ireland remains within the EU.

Get in
Newry is midway between Dublin and Belfast, so you can use either city's airport or ferry port and travel onward by train or bus. By car follow M1 / A1: there's a toll at Drogheda to the south.

The Enterprise Train runs eight times M-Sa, five times Sunday, taking 70 min from Dublin Connolly via Drogheda and Dundalk, and an hour from Belfast Lanyon Place via Portadown. Commuter trains between Bangor, Belfast and Portadown extend to Newry in rush hour.

is a mile northwest of town centre. The railway comes into the station over the Egyptian Arch Bridge (it's supposed to resemble a pharaoh's head-dress, you'll need to use your imagination) and continues north over the 18-arch Craigmore Viaduct.

Goldline Express Bus 238 runs hourly from Belfast Europa bus station via Hillsborough and Banbridge, taking 75 min to Newry.

Expressway Bus X1 runs every couple of hours from Dublin Busáras and Airport to Newry, 90 min, and continues to Banbridge, Sprucefield Shopping Centre near Lisburn and Belfast Europa.

Ulsterbus 63 runs every couple of hours from Portadown, taking an hour to Newry. Bus 240 runs every couple of hours from Downpatrick via Newcastle, taking 70 min.

is on The Mall in town centre.

plies across the opening of the lough between Greencastle in County Down and Greenore in the Republic east of Dundalk. A car with all passengers is £12, a foot passenger, cyclist or motorbike is £2.25. It sails hourly Apr-Sep daily 9AM-8PM, Oct-Mar Sa Su 10AM-5PM, and the crossing takes 15 min.

Get around
Newry is relatively small, and can easily be explored on foot.

Bus 160 plies between Newry, Killeen and Dundalk every couple of hours, taking 35 min.

Taxi firms in town include Clanrye (+44 28 3026 2222) and Border Taxis (formerly TW Taxis). Uber is also available.

National Cycleway 9 runs from Belfast to Lisburn, Craigavon, Portadown, Scarva and Newry. Route 91 branches west to Armagh, Monaghan and Enniskillen.

Alas, the narrow-gauge horse-drawn tram between Warrenpoint and Rostrevor was washed away in a storm in 1915 and never re-instated.

Further out

 * is a mountain of 573 m / 1880 ft rising sharply southwest of town. Its Irish name Sliabh gCuillinn has a long mythological derivation or a short prosaic one: it means "steep hill". It's the central stump of the Ring of Gullion, the collapsed and fractured walls of an ancient volcano caldera, though the present peak is geologically more recent. It's usually climbed from the car park on the west flank, allow 4 hours and expect much mud. Great views from the top when it's not raining. Near the summit is a small lake with two burial cairns. The larger southern cairn is a passage tomb from circa 3000-3500 BC, the smaller northern cairn may be Bronze Age: both were damaged in World War II when the mountain was a US Army training range. Also on the slopes above Killeavy Castle (see "Sleep") is a ruined medieval convent. You can hike the 58 km trail round the lesser hills of the entire Ring, but most visitors are content to drive the 6 mile loop road.
 * is a village 7 miles south of Newry at the head of Carlingford Lough. It has accommodation and eating places. Narrow Water Castle is a 16th century turret, which you can't go in. By the castle was the Warrenpoint Ambush of 1979, when 18 British soldiers were killed. A narrow channel separates Warrenpoint from Omeath in the Republic: a bridge is under construction, but the ferry no longer sails.
 * is a village a couple of miles further east along the coast. It's got accommodation including a caravan park, and eating places. The Mourne Mountains rise to its east, with a woodland of sessile oak. The Invisible Tree at the woods entrance is a 200-year-old oak which was notoriously omitted from a 2019 environmental assessment for a local development application. Higher up, the Cloughmore Stone is a teetering 50-ton granite boulder, a glacial deposit. Some half a dozen nearby peaks are easy hikes, such as Slieve Martin. The Fairy Glen is the valley rising north to Kilbroney, where there's a ruined 12th-century church and graveyard. (Local fairies were the Brooneys, an unpleasant species.) The lane continues north to Hilltown, giving access to hikes in the west Mournes such as the Hen, Cock and Pigeon route.
 * is four miles east of Rostrevor, on a lane above A2 just west of Lisnacree. It was constructed some time before 1000 BC, with a capstone weighing the best part of 40 tons. But the dolmen is low-set and resembles a municipal sculpture, or a block stone to stop stolen cars being driven into the portals of the underworld.
 * is a fishing village, where you can visit the lobster hatchery, open M-Sa 10AM-5PM. The ruined church is 14th century. There's accommodation in Kilkeel, and shops for stocking up before heading into the wilds. "Baron Kilkeel" is a title conferred on Prince Harry in 2018 when he married Meghan Markle (remember her, the one who was going to diversify British royalty?) The village is also said to be the burial place of William Hare, as in Burke and Hare who in 1827 / 28 supplied remarkably fresh corpses to the Anatomy Rooms of Edinburgh. Both men were from Ulster and it's possible Hare sought to return, but he was last seen fleeing from Dumfries towards England and his final years are unknown.

Do

 * Sean Hollywood Arts Centre puts on various shows. It adjoins Town Hall, box office +44 28 3031 3180.
 * Newry Arts Festival event is held in February.
 * Newry Musical Feis is a series of events between Feb and May, often as competitions for young performers. It includes ballet & theatre dance, Irish dance, Irish trad music, other music, and speech & drama.
 * Newry Canal: Hike or bike along it, and you can even sail along its lowest stretch. It was built 1731-41 to bring coal from Tyrone via Lough Neagh to Newry and the sea at Carlingford Lough, though it mostly carried grain and general goods. It was managed as badly as it was built, and fell into disrepair even before the railways took away its business in the 1850s. The inland section from Newry to Portadown and Lough Neagh is long abandoned, but has a good firm towpath for hiking or cycling with multiple access points. Enough water trickles down its reedy bed for angling and for wildfowl. It lies parallel to Newry River, forming an island strip which in town broadens into Sugar Island. The lower broader section (known as the "ship canal") runs 5 miles south from Newry to Victoria Lock where it joins the tidal river. This stretch has been restored for navigation, craft maximum is 61-m length by 10-m beam by 3.4-m draught with no height limit.
 * Omniplex Cinema is on The Quays.
 * is on Cecil St west side of town. There's a gym, sports complex and 25-m swimming pool.
 * Football: were relegated in 2024 and play soccer in the NIFL Championship, Northern Ireland's second tier. Their home stadium The Showgrounds is on the east river bank a mile south of town; it has a nominal capacity of 7900 but is restricted to 2275. City play in the same colours and at the same ground as their predecessor Newry City FC, who went bust in 2012. (Their most famous player was goalkeeper Pat Jennings, b 1945, later of Watford, Spurs and Arsenal.)
 * Warrenpoint Town FC play six miles south. They play in the third tier, the Premier Intermediate League.
 * Gaelic games: County Down GAA play Gaelic football and hurling at Páirc Esler (capacity 25,000) on Warrenpoint Rd about a mile south of town.
 * Fiddlers Green Festival is held in Rostrevor in July.

Buy
New Variety Market is on Thursday and Saturday 9AM-5PM, east bank of the river off St Mary's Street.

Newry's modern retail strip is along the west bank of the canal. Downstream of William St / Bridge St, where the canal broadens into Albert Basin, is The Quays. The strip upstream to the next bridge at Mill St is The Buttercrane. All the big "High Street" names are here, ie the ones you seldom nowadays see on High Street.

Dalmolly retail park is a mile north of town at the junction of A27 and A28.

Newry draws many cross-border shoppers. Sometimes this is driven by VAT differences on goods, and sometimes by swings in currency, whenever the Republic's euro buys more against the UK pound.

Drink

 * Rostrevor south along the coast has lively pubs. Try any or all of Kilbroney Bar & Grill, Cloughmore Inn, Corner House and Killowen Bar, all central.
 * Distillery: Killowen makes whiskey, gin, poitín, rum and liqueurs, and offers tours. It's along the coast road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.
 * Rostrevor south along the coast has lively pubs. Try any or all of Kilbroney Bar & Grill, Cloughmore Inn, Corner House and Killowen Bar, all central.
 * Distillery: Killowen makes whiskey, gin, poitín, rum and liqueurs, and offers tours. It's along the coast road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.
 * Rostrevor south along the coast has lively pubs. Try any or all of Kilbroney Bar & Grill, Cloughmore Inn, Corner House and Killowen Bar, all central.
 * Distillery: Killowen makes whiskey, gin, poitín, rum and liqueurs, and offers tours. It's along the coast road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.
 * Rostrevor south along the coast has lively pubs. Try any or all of Kilbroney Bar & Grill, Cloughmore Inn, Corner House and Killowen Bar, all central.
 * Distillery: Killowen makes whiskey, gin, poitín, rum and liqueurs, and offers tours. It's along the coast road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.
 * Distillery: Killowen makes whiskey, gin, poitín, rum and liqueurs, and offers tours. It's along the coast road between Rostrevor and Kilkeel.

Sleep

 * Bed and Breakfasts around Newry are closed for the 2020 season.
 * Lough and Quay (formerly Boathouse Inn) on Marine Parade Warrenpoint is a small mid-range hotel overlooking the harbour.
 * Kilbroney Caravan Park is in Rostrevor, open Apr-Oct.
 * Bed and Breakfasts around Newry are closed for the 2020 season.
 * Lough and Quay (formerly Boathouse Inn) on Marine Parade Warrenpoint is a small mid-range hotel overlooking the harbour.
 * Kilbroney Caravan Park is in Rostrevor, open Apr-Oct.
 * Lough and Quay (formerly Boathouse Inn) on Marine Parade Warrenpoint is a small mid-range hotel overlooking the harbour.
 * Kilbroney Caravan Park is in Rostrevor, open Apr-Oct.

Connect
To call a number in Northern Ireland from the Republic, use area code 048 with no country code. The +44 28 versions given above will work but incur international rates.

Newry has a good mobile and 4G signal with all UK carriers. As of Oct 2021, 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * The Mourne Mountains rise close to town, but are low hills hereabouts.
 * Newcastle is a better base for the highest of the Mournes, including Northern Ireland's highest peak Slieve Donard.
 * Armagh has long been the ecclesiastic capital of all Ireland, with two cathedrals and a prehistoric "fort" that was clearly a religious centre.
 * Dundalk, south across the border in the Republic, is little more than a transport hub. Continue south for historic Drogheda and the Boyne Valley.

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New Smyrna Beach

In New Smyrna Beach, a city in Volusia County of Florida, blue skies meet of white sand on what has been named one of the world's "best surf beaches" by Surf magazine and National Geographic. New Smyrna Beach lays claim to the best Florida offers — excellent backwater, offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events, and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street. Although the beach is the "shark bite capital of the world," don't let that discourage you from visiting the beach and having a good time.

Understand
New Smyrna possesses a distinct hometown quality reflected in its cracker architecture, lush subtropical landscape and community. You can spend the afternoon enjoying fresh seafood to steaks and pasta on the waterfront, or under an umbrella at a sidewalk cafe, and then retire to a bed and breakfast inn, family-size condominium or oceanfront hotel at the end of the day.

For the more curious tourist who is willing to explore the city, however, New Smyrna Beach has a more varied culture that exists away from the resorts along the shoreline. It's a community on the borderline of town and city with a diverse and unique history, from its unusual founding as a colony for Mediterranean Islanders and Greek Romanos to its post-Civil War African-American community, fame as the origin of painter and TV star Bob Ross, and multiple arts centers.

New Smyrna has two seasons: Snowbird Season and Orlando. People from Canada and the northern U.S. drive to Florida during the early months of the year, starting around December until early summer. Orlando residents come to the city, typically for the beach, during the second half of the year, particularly in late summer. The city is most crowded during the summer months when the northerners leave and are replaced by locals, although there is a bump in the crowds during midwinter as well and Flagler Ave is popular with the infamous "Spring Breakers" when schools and universities close.

It's important to understand the geography of the town due to its complexity. A canal known as the Intracoastal Waterway separates the western (historic) and eastern (beach) parts of the city, with the Intracoastal Waterway meeting the ocean at Ponce Inlet at the northern boundary of New Smyrna Beach. There are two bridges that cross the Waterway, providing tourist access to the beaches.

Name
The name of "New Smyrna Beach" comes from the name of the Greek city ("Smyrna"), which was the hometown of the town's founder's wife, known as "Izmir" in Turkish. The colony the Turnbull family founded was known as "Smyrnea" prior to its abandonment, but the name remained in use and was Anglicized by the time of the city's incorporation.

Locals sometimes abbreviate the name to "NSB." The term "New Smyrna Beach" can be used to refer to the parts of the town on either side of the Intracoastal Waterway, and not just for the beach itself.

History
New Smyrna Beach, prior to European settlement, belonged to the Timucua tribe which inhabited the region. One of the city's important sites, now known as the Turtle Mound, is a former landfill used by the tribe to discard shells over a period of hundreds of years roughly corresponding to the European Middle Ages. Following the collapse of the massive sand dunes that once existed south of Ponce Inlet, Turtle Mound became the most prominent peak and one of the highest points in the entirety of New Smyrna.

The Spanish are believed to have been the first Europeans to settle what is now New Smyrna Beach. They planted an orange grove on Bouchelle Island and likely also farmed on Chicken Island in the Intracoastal Waterway. However, the Spanish settlement of the region appears to have been inconsistent and did not result in a permanent settlement being established as took place in St. Augustine to the north.

During the 1760s, Robert Turnbull and a company of British businessmen formed a unique concept for a colony on the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. He claimed several miles of land on the east coast of what is now Volusia County, and imported indentured servants from around the Mediterranean to farm this new region he called "Smyrnea" after the Ottoman city. The agreement he formed with a diverse array of more than a thousand Romanos ("Greeks") and Menorcans required them to work as slaves on his colony for nine years, after which time their settlements would become independently owned homesteads. He demanded the new inhabitants of Smyrnea each build their homes a specified distance apart, farm on land adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway, grow almost exclusively cash crops including indigo, and load the produce onto ships bound for Europe.

His scheme began successfully as the land appeared excellent for production of cash crops and the value of the imports compared well to the cost of importing food and other goods for the colony. However, a combination of factors led to the downfall of the colony. First, the settlers lacked agricultural knowledge, so failure to rotate crops and let land lie fallow led to a collapse in crop production after a few highly productive years. Second, the climate proved unreliable and droughts caused many of the existing cash crops to die. Third, the American War of Independence and associated regional political instability made trade with the colony difficult. Fourth, Turnbull refused to recognize his agreement to set the servants free after nine years. Turnbull and the colonists were enterprising and as a consequence were able to overcome the second problem through the construction of an extensive canal network, which still exists and remains dozens of miles in total length. However, the other problems led to a revolution when the colonists, who felt that the land was rightfully theirs, walked en masse to St. Augustine, an existing Spanish city to the north. The colony was largely abandoned, and new cities have been built over the land formerly developed by the colonists, which itself had been the size of multiple cities at its peak. That said, some settlers continued to migrate to New Smyrna, and during the first half of the nineteenth century, development and property upgrades began along the western shore of Mosquito Lagoon, since expanded into the Intracoastal Waterway. Plantations were founded on the eastern shore of the lagoon, the remains of which survive today in a patchwork of channels through the mangrove forests.

Of the development projects that likely took place during the 19th century, two important structures were built or remodeled that partially survived due to the use of coquina, a durable local stone, in their construction. One was a mansion, called the "Old Fort" by locals, facing the Intracoastal Waterway in what is now downtown New Smyrna. Much of the history of this structure remains a mystery and only the foundation and surrounding fortifying towers remain well below the current elevation in the area and may have been built almost a century after the "Fort" was built. One structure built during the mid-19th century that survived better than the Old Fort was the Sugar Mill, a mill operated by slaves which was damaged during the Seminole Wars of the 1830s, lost to the encroaching forest, and since rediscovered and converted to a historic site.

Soon after the outbreak of the Civil War, the Union launched a blockade of the South's Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. The Confederates attempted to bypass the blockade via ships which smuggled goods out of the South's agricultural belt wherever possible, and one of the sites of such smuggling was New Smyrna. Once the Union discovered this, they launched an assault on the town by enacting the blockade, destroying the Confederate ships which had retreated to the lagoon, and by shelling the hotel, which had been converted to a fort. The inhabitants of New Smyrna, realizing they could not hold the city against the overwhelming Union forces, retreated to the jungle, and Union forces hot on their trail took the city, burned down its buildings, and destroyed most of the remains but were unable to capture the residents. Ultimately, according to legend, a fire lit to hoard off mosquito infestation alerted Union troops to the settlers' location, where the final holdouts were tracked down and defeated. A few dozen settlers remained in the jungle following the Union occupation, and it developed into a hamlet known as Glencoe which has survived to the present day. Others resettled New Smyrna during the latter half of the century, as an 1887 survey recorded a population of 150 residents, but a full economic recovery in the town would not occur for almost a century.

Henry Flagler's rail network of the late 19th century brought Americanization and some prosperity to the small settlement, although it remained largely a rural backwater for several decades into the 20th century. It grew into two towns: the mainland town of "New Smyrna," west of the Intracoastal Waterway, a typical small Southern town, and the beach town of "Coronado Beach" east of the Waterway, which rapidly developed from a primitive hunting and farming area in the early 20th century to a prosperous tourist area as highways and bridges were built to connect the beach to the mainland. With the growth of Coronado, the two communities decided to merge into New Smyrna Beach, although many businesses and a church east of the waterway maintain the Coronado name.

Modernization enabled New Smyrna Beach to evolve into first a tourist destination during the 20th century, and later a property boom during the late 2010s and early 2020s. The mainland part of the city saw its standard of living rise exponentially due to immigration from Northeastern and Midwestern states and development, redevelopment, and gentrification of the suburbs, and by 2023 the city had developed into one of several bustling tourist cities along the east coast of Florida.

Orientation
New Smyrna Beach is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Daytona Beach along U.S. Highway 1. The towns of Edgewater and Oak Hill, and some unincorporated areas of Volusia County, such as Samsula, are considered to be part of the Greater New Smyrna Beach Area. Spruce Creek and adjacent waterways, along with a largely rural and forested region, to the north of New Smyrna Beach separate mainland NSB from Port Orange and Daytona Beach to the north.

New Smyrna Beach can be divided into three parts, which are almost like "districts". From east to west:

Demographers consider New Smyrna Beach to be part of the Daytona Beach area. In the north is Ormond Beach; then to the south is Daytona and a couple small, coastal villages; then the city of Port Orange; then NSB; and then, finally, in the south, Edgewater. Also, on the coast, to the south of New Smyrna Beach, is a park (nationally-owned), and farther south again, Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. Edgewater and Oak Hill have no coastline but do feature a shoreline on the Intracoastal Waterway. Otherwise these settlements are residential.
 * The coast (or "peninsula" or "island" on the east) is separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway. Some of it is residential, but much of it consists of hotels and resorts that follow the shoreline, as much of this region of the city remains a marsh. There is a downtown along Flagler Avenue, which acts as the tourist and cultural center for New Smyrna Beach as a whole. It's here where tourists come to shop and find places to dine. Flagler Avenue is connected to Canal Street, which is in mainland NSB, by the North Causeway, which crosses two islands and goes past an area of low-rise commercial units between the two downtown areas.
 * The mainland is west of the Intracoastal Waterway and includes the Canal Street downtown area. The mainland was until the 21st century sharply divided between Riverside, a wealthy getaway for businessmen and mafia bosses from the North, and the rest of the town, which resembled an ordinary Southern town with segregated white and Black areas. However, many of the poorer parts of town have been bought and gentrified by Northerners, with museums, festivals, and art centers having been built to revitalize the community.
 * The area west of I-95 includes primarily Venetian Bay and rural Samsula. Venetian Bay, a residential area with dozens of man-made lakes, has a golf course, while Samsula is a biker hub and is converted into a campsite for thousands of bikers during Bike Week every March and Biketoberfest each October.

To the west of New Smyrna Beach, there are several miles of forest, and then farther west are the cities of DeLand and Orange City; these cities are the northern end of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Climate
New Smyrna Beach offers a humid, subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Winter temperatures very rarely drop below freezing, and summers are longer than those encountered in many temperate regions. During summer, temperatures frequently reach approximately in July and remain hot and humid into autumn, during which time forested areas should be avoided.

The time to avoid visiting the city and Central Florida in general, unless you plan to spend all your time near the milder temperatures of the ocean, is June through September, when the region's weather matches that of a wet tropical climate. Summers often feature mid-day thunderstorms and — occasionally — tropical cyclones, while winters and early spring vary between cold, dry spells from the rest of the North American continent and warm invasions from the south.

Due to the lack of mountain ranges — or anything even remotely like mountains, as the highest elevations in the city are the tops of trees, the terrain on golf courses, rooftops and bridges — in the vicinity of New Smyrna Beach, temperatures in NSB are unpredictable except in summer, when hot weather pushes north into the continent and prevents New Smyrna Beach from receiving cold weather. Wild temperature swings are common during winter — varying between and  quite often — and during this season you will need to bring both summer and winter clothing. Although temperatures inland are more variable, cold winds on the beach can make the air feel especially unpleasant on a cold winter day.

Tropical cyclones
Hurricanes, tropical cyclones which in the Atlantic Ocean reach peak winds from to, are a danger from June until November; but tropical cyclones are not restricted completely to those months. During hurricane season — the months when the ocean is warmest — the NOAA maintains a webpage dedicated to forecasting the paths of Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms. Additionally, check other news reports for details on the expected path and dangers of a forecast tropical cyclone.

By plane
Although New Smyrna Beach has a Municipal Airport, it is chiefly used by private aircraft. Commercial flights to this area should be sought arriving to either Daytona Beach International Airport (the closest); Orlando International Airport ; or Jacksonville International Airport ;.

A relatively easy option for getting to New Smyrna Beach is through the Daytona Beach Airport. If you fly with Delta, you can go from basically anywhere in the United States to Atlanta International Airport; from there, you can get flights directly to Daytona Beach International Airport. Daytona's airport is fairly small and generally not too busy, and it's pretty easy to get a rental car, etc. From the airport, it's a short drive to I-95, and I-95 will take you to the portion of New Smyrna Beach near Venetian Bay. To continue, see Get in#By car below.

By car
& : New Smyrna Beach is easily accessed by car, as Interstate 95 passes through the western side of the city, and U.S. Highway 1 ("Old Dixie Highway") passes through the center of the city. There's also a Florida State Road (SR) 44, that goes from DeLand to NSB; I-95 intersects this freeway near a Walmart grocery store. If you are traveling into New Smyrna Beach on I-95, to your west is Venetian Bay and Samsula, while to your east is the rest of New Smyrna Beach. Take SR 44 east if you want to go to the beach; it leads through a few miles of suburban development before crossing two major bridges: the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge, which goes over US-1 and the railroad, and the South Causeway, which crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. Once you cross the Intracoastal Waterway and enter coastal NSB, SR 44 becomes Atlantic Ave (FL-A1A) and goes south to various resorts and ultimately Canaveral National Seashore.

Old Dixie Freeway: US-1 enters NSB in the mainland region, and it intersects Canal Street. However, it does not intersect Route 44. To get to Route 44 from US-1, go west on Canal Street. To reach Flagler Avenue from US-1, following Washington St, which becomes the North Causeway.

Atlantic Ave: You can't access NSB by driving either north or south along the coastal A1A route, in the north because the island ends and in the south because the road ends. You have to enter New Smyrna Beach via the mainland. Once you're on the mainland, then you can get to the coast quite easily (see "get around" section below).

By train
Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus in Sanford, about 35 miles west of New Smyrna Beach. The Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link to Florida from the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You can easily drive your car into New Smyrna Beach after departing from the Auto Train.

Amtrak offers regular passenger service with the closest stop being near the city of DeLand. This stop is rather remote, some distance from NSB and is not the best option.

By bus
Votran is the local Volusia County bus service, which also provides a public transit connection to nearby Daytona Beach. The buses offer service in New Smyrna Beach, M-Sa 7AM-7PM. Votran is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. Cost: $1.75 per trip, or $3.75 for a one-day bus pass (Valid for all routes).

By car
Roads in New Smyrna Beach are excellent with few exceptions, and as a visitor you'll want a car to cover the distances around the city and the distance to its neighbors, especially if you're planning on traveling beyond the beach/coast area.

Coast
The main road that goes along the beach is A1A. From A1A, numbered streets (1st, 2nd, etc.) go towards the beach. Some have beach parking or lead to the beach itself, so you can drive along it and park on the beach. However, A1A comes to a dead end south of NSB. If you travel north along A1A through the coastal part of town (away from the dead end), the road eventually turns to the west and goes over a high bridge to the mainland. This route is called the South Causeway. There is another, smaller route to the north of the South Causeway, called the North Causeway. The North Causeway leads to the Flagler Avenue downtown area.

On the island, Peninsula Avenue connects the eastern end of the South Causeway with Flagler Avenue. This road continues north from Flagler Avenue toward the northern end of the island.

Mainland
If you go west on South Causeway to the mainland, the road becomes Florida Route 44, which goes west, intersecting I-95, going past Venetian Bay and then continuing to DeLand. Airport Road goes north/south in Venetian Bay, and Tomoka Farms Road (Route 415) goes north/south to the west of Airport Road and leads toward Daytona Beach. Pioneer Trail goes in an east/west direction from the northern mainland area of New Smyrna Beach to Route 44, and intersects Tomoka Farms Road and Airport Road in between. However, while Pioneer Trail does cross I-95 on a bridge, there is no off-ramp from I-95 onto Pioneer Trail or vice versa.

From US-1, which goes north/south east of I-95, going west on Canal Street takes you to Route 44, while going east on Canal Street goes to Riverside Drive, which in turn leads north to the North Causeway that becomes Flagler Avenue. US-1 continues north to Port Orange and south into Edgewater.

See
Although the beach is the primary point of interest for tourists visiting New Smyrna Beach, there are several artistic and historic sites, particularly surrounding the Canal Street historic district.

Arts
Named one of "America's Top Small Cities for The Arts," New Smyrna is home to the Atlantic Center for the Arts, an artists-in-residence community and educational facility, the Harris House, the Little Theatre, The Hub and Arts on Douglas. Frequent arts shows featuring visual and performing arts take place throughout the year.

History
No structures, apart from the Old Fort, remain from the Turnbull settlement. That said, the history museum and affiliate organizations have uncovered artifacts from the site. Most of the ruins of the settlement remain buried underneath the current cities of New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater.

Canals
Several canals built by Turnbull have survived to the present day, including and. The canals are popular for kayaking and lead either directly or indirectly to the modern Intracoastal Waterway system.

Wildlife
Sharks live in the Atlantic Ocean, and manatees and dolphins live in the Intracoastal Waterway, weather permitting; manatees cannot survive if the water becomes too cold. The Intracoastal is an excellent bird watching area as pelicans and various smaller birds inhabit the islands of the waterway. Inland, alligators are common in and around lakes throughout the New Smyrna area, in addition to armadillos. Details about the dangers posed by alligators and sharks can be found in the section of this article.

The rainforest contains dense forest, swamp, and open grassland beyond the pines and palm trees seen from local roads. The forest, however, can only be visited during the cooler winter weather, since insects take over during late spring and summer.

Beach
Above all, go to NSB for the beach. You can even park on the beach here — drive onto the beach at one of the approved entrances (such as the ), drive along the designated traffic route that runs along the beach, and park. There are also places adjacent to the beach where you can park, such as a parking lot accessible from 27th Avenue. The 27th Avenue parking area is close to the beach road, so when you reach the traffic lights at 27th Avenue, you turn left onto that street before turning right if you want to enter the parking lot. There is another parking area south of Flagler Avenue, again adjacent to the beach.

The beach is long, with various parking areas that continue for miles. The reason for its width is its flatness, particularly in the north. The consequence is that the impact of tides upon the beach is exaggerated. There is a website which provides important information regarding the current status of tides.

Not all of the beach features the same topography. For example,, a "Blacks-only" beach prior to desegregation, more closely resembles the beach at Canaveral National Seashore than it does the northern part of New Smyrna's beach. To the north of this area the beach is sandy, while going south it is covered with a layer of shells and features a steeper slope.

In addition to the width of the beach itself, there is a sandbank that follows the shoreline. If the tide is out, these sandbanks become visible, but they're inconsistent, and do not enter the water where there is a break in the sandbank, as the opening could cause a current depending on the direction of the tide.

Be careful about going into the water — as stated at the beginning of the article, this is the shark attack capital of the world. The most dangerous coastline surrounds Ponce Inlet but shark attacks happen everywhere.

The beach is an excellent place to visit for viewing rocket launches. Rockets that have launched from Cape Canaveral can be viewed directly from the beach, as the shoreline from NSB to the cape is straight, on a clear day. First the bright light is seen soaring into the sky, before a few minutes later the faint rumble of the rockets can be heard. The time gap is due to time it takes for sound to travel several miles from the launch site to NSB.

Boating

Events
Events in New Smyrna Beach include the weekly farmers' market, annual Art Fiesta, and a jazz festival held each spring.

Fishing
Anglers at nearby Mosquito Lagoon have set international records with giant redfish catches. Deep-sea charters leave New Smyrna Beach daily, giving offshore fishers an easy way to wet a line in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.

Parks
Many historical and cultural sites make New Smyrna Beach noteworthy. From the Turnbull and Sugar Mill Ruins, to the Eldora State House, the area is rich in history.

Racing
New Smyrna Speedway is in Samsula.

Buy
Since Flagler Avenue and Canal Street are in the cultural heart of NSB, they feature several quaint shops and cafes, and it's no surprise that the second oldest city in Florida is also home to many antique shopping pavilions. Neither Canal Street (the part of it east of US-1) nor Flagler Avenue are long roads, so while you'll find enough to suit your shopping and dining (see #eat) tastes, you also won't get exhausted from walking a long distance. The streets are not part of commercial districts, either, though, meaning that you will not find many downtown-oriented shops once you get outside the immediate vicinity of Canal and Flagler and onto other streets. In fact, both Flagler Avenue and Canal Street are surrounded for the most part by residential districts.

Along with the farmers' market held in mainland NSB northeast of Canal Street, similar events to farmers' markets are also held on Canal Street and Flagler Avenue on occasions.

 * is in the vicinity of the farmers' market, which is held near the old fort where North Causeway and Riverside Drive meet. Normally, Canal Street is far quieter than Flagler, its equivalent on the island; and because Canal Street is beyond walking distance from Flagler and the beach, on a typical day Canal Street businesses are glad to see customers. Thanks to Canal Street's quieter existence away from the beach, it feels more spacious than Flagler, despite the palm trees that follow its route.

 * As of 2020, the walking-distance region of Canal Street ends abruptly at the intersection with US-1, which is under construction. The busy US-1 — the Dixie Freeway is its name as of June 2020 — along with a railroad separate the eastern and western portions of Canal Street. However, there are some businesses, such as Aunties Soul Food Kitchen, along with residential — though less urbanized — development along the western part of Canal Street, which is part of Historic Westside New Smyrna Beach (though the historic buildings are not found along the road itself). However, businesses west of US-1 and the railroad, on the western portion of Canal Street, should be accessed by car and not walking due to the lack of a sidewalk along this part of the road.

 * At Canal Street's eastern end, east of the railroad and US-1, it passes small local stores, several restaurants, the Hub Art Gallery, and the civic center before it meets Riverside Drive; at the intersection of these two streets is a park, a curved wooden boardwalk for fishing, and a large events center. The eastern end of Canal Street is north of the South Causeway Bridge, which from the park can be clearly seen.

 * is particularly popular with tourists during the tourist season due to its restaurants and shops. There are small stores that are locally-owned but within various genres. There are a couple of shopping "malls," though not of the typical American sort; in each of these an alley leads away from the sidewalk and goes to businesses (such as shops or restaurants) that are in relative privacy, away from the busy street. A good example of one of these is a courtyard on the south side of the street, which is surrounded by the Giftz store and the Courtyard Grill restaurant.

 * The convenience of Flagler Avenue, however, is perhaps its best attribute, as Flagler Avenue leads to the beach itself. This does bring traffic, however, and parking areas around Flagler can be crowded. One of the largest, on the southern side of the avenue towards the Methodist church, is not paved and therefore can easily become flooded after rainfall.

Shopping malls of the typical kind can, of course, be found in NSB. These include the, the , the , the , and the.

Eat
New Smyrna's restaurants generally feature either American cuisine or seafood, but there are exceptions, such as an Asian-cuisine restaurant on Flagler Avenue and a couple Italian restaurants. The region's low cost of living means that there are restaurants with low prices given the quantity and quality of the food they serve.

After a few months of closed or takeout-only dining during the first wave of the pandemic in spring 2020, most restaurants are returning to 100% capacity following socially distanced seating over the summer. Many diners do not wear masks, though they are recommended by the county when indoors and not eating or drinking. Business is somewhat down from early 2020; some restaurants that would normally be crowded are now merely busy.

Coast
Restaurants along the coast are concentrated along Flagler Avenue, the eastern end of the South Causeway, and along the A1A Road/beach area.

West of I-95
With the exception of the restaurant at the golf course, restaurants in Venetian Bay are gathered in a plaza area near Airport Road. This plaza area features a main shopping mall that includes apartments (accessed from a courtyard-like parking lot) and shops accessed from the outside. Around the plaza is a brick walkway, and at the far end from Airport Road is a park that goes from the clock tower to a lake.

Sleep
There are a large number of hotels of various sorts along the beach, and they continue for miles along A1A south. These hotels typically face toward A1A or a small nearby beach road and face the other way toward the beach.

The types of places where you can stay on the beach alone are diverse, ranging from smaller buildings of two stories to large resorts with several stories.

Budget
As U.S. Route 1 is the main highway, don't expect much from hotels along this route.

Stay safe
As long as you use common sense and stay in either your hotel/resort or tourist-friendly streets such as Flagler Avenue late nights, crime is not a concern in NSB. Nowhere is too dangerous to be off-limits during the daytime.

However, the city is home to alligators and sharks. Therefore, stay near the shore if you want to go into the ocean, and do not enter the water in any estuary, brackish water, swamp, or lake. In the ocean, rip currents are an additional concern that you should avoid by staying close to the shoreline if you go in the water. Check weather forecasts in case a rip current/storm warning is in place.

Florida, thanks to its wet climate, is home to many lakes and waterways. Explore these in a boat, not by swimming, since you do not want to risk being killed by an alligator in the murky waters of these lakes and rivers. Although people sometimes view the dangers of alligators in extremes, either as harmless or as a threat to people, the best stance to take is to stay at least a few feet from any bodies of water and always watch for signs of an alligator (usually the snout is the first feature of an alligator to be exposed). Despite what is indicated by some news outlets, alligators do not invade areas with human presence without a good reason. If alligators pose a threat at any time, it is almost definitely because you are not taking proper precautions in the areas where alligators live. Although fishermen and golfers often go dangerously close to the water, it's no excuse for responsible tourists to do so.

Respect
People frequently express their political opinions in NSB through signs and posters, often — though not always — conservative. There is a Republican Party headquarters on Route 44 that does little to hide either its existence or its political persuasion, but political differences in the city are tolerated and there are no reasons for travelers to be concerned by these expressions of political opinion.

Connect
Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in the New Smyrna Beach area, and the local area code is 386.

Radio stations
There are about 20 radio stations in Volusia County.

AM

 * WSBB, 1230 AM, New Smyrna Beach, Standards

FM

 * WKTO, 88.9 FM, Edgewater, Religious
 * WJLU, 89.7 FM, New Smyrna Beach, Religious
 * WKRO, 93.1 FM, Edgewater, Country
 * WLGM, 95.3 FM, Edgewater

Medical care
There is an urgent care center just off Route 44 (mainland) and another one in Edgewater along US-1.

Religious services
There are churches in the area of various denominations; particularly notable are the north of Canal Street, along with one Catholic church each on the island and the mainland. The First Baptist Church emphasizes its family-friendly nature, and is among the largest of the numerous local churches. Space Coast Baptist Church is in the Samsula area.

Go next

 * Just south of New Smyrna lies the Canaveral National Seashore, which offers excellent swimming, bird watching, and hiking opportunities.
 * Southwest of New Smyrna are several recreation areas near Lake Ashby.
 * Port Orange is a rapidly growing city just north of New Smyrna on the mainland, where you can enjoy golf and tennis.
 * Daytona Beach is New Smyrna's famous neighbor to the north of Port Orange; it offers NASCAR racing and other special events.
 * Daytona Beach Shores is a quiet, small city north of New Smyrna, on the Daytona Beach peninsula.
 * Ponce Inlet is a scenic fishing village located to the north, on the southern tip of the next beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants. It's quite a long distance to the destination if you travel to it by car, however, as it's necessary to go via the mainland, since there is no bridge from the New Smyrna Beach coastline north to Ponce Inlet.

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Songdo

Songdo (송도신도시, 松島新都市), officially termed 'Songdo International Business District (SIBD)', is a new city next to Incheon, South Korea.

Understand
Songdo is an international business city 65 km south of Seoul. It is being developed on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land along the waterfront of Incheon, and built specifically for access to Incheon International Airport. The total area is about 53.4 km². As of January 2019, the population exceeded 140,000. The official name is Songdo International City, Incheon Free Economic Zone, but it is also commonly referred to as Songdo New City. there is the old Songdo and new Songdo. this article is talking about the new Songdo.

Climate
The climate of Songdo is very similar to that of nearby Seoul. Songdo is close to the Yellow Sea (locally called the West Sea), so its weather is affected by the sea's climate. Below is climate chart of Songdo.

By plane
Songdo is connected to the Incheon International Airport by a 7.4 mile long highway bridge (20 minutes drive).

By train
A subway line connecting Seoul to Songdo is under construction. On June 1, 2009, the line of Incheon Urban Railway Line 1 was opened, and six stations were established: Campus Town Station, Techno Park Station, BIT Zone Station, Incheon University Station, Central Park Station, Int'l Business District Station, and Moonlight Festival Park Station.

Get around
There are several ways to get around Songdo. most of the signs are marked in Roman letters for the benefit of travelers.

Although transportation was poor, the second Gyeongin Expressway was extended to Songdo with the opening of the Incheon Bridge, and the third Gyeongin Expressway was also opened in March 2010. It also the role connecting Songdo-Nonhyeon. The BRT installation plan has already been planned in Songdo, and the bus routes linking Gangnam and downtown of Seoul are gradually being developed, leading to better traffic. However, most of them are only sub-lines of the line that enters 'Yeonsu-gu'. The U-Composite Transfer Center (Songdo) is opened, and various airport buses stop here. The representative bus lines connecting Yeonsu-gu and Seoul include Incheon bus 9200 and Incheon bus 9201 that connect 'Yeonsu-gu' and Gangnam. Incheon bus 1300 and Incheon bus 1301 that connect 'Yeonsu-gu' and Seoul Station. There is Incheon bus No. 1302. M6405 was operated by A and B, then B was replaced by 9201. The movement inside Incheon will be similar to that of urban highways from Geomdan-Cheongra-Dongincheon-Songdo if 'Second-Circle Expressway' is opened after 2020.

By taxi
If you are in Incheon, you can call a taxi at 1577–5588. However, some drivers are not fluent in English, and if you prefer not to call, if you have a Kakao account, you can also use this application. By selecting requested points of departure and arrival on the map, you enable a driver to contact you, and they will use the app's navigation system to get you to your destination. Fares start at ₩3800 and increase by distance and time.

By subway
There is one line that connects Songdo with other cities. The subway system shuts down around 00:00, and opens again around 05:30. This is the average time of each of endpoint.

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See

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Do

 * Hyundai premium outlet in Songdo branch,
 * Incheon city tour. (Harbor, City, Ocean lines),Double-decker buses guide Incheon depart at Songdo. with low-price tickets, it can be used all day long (not all are double-decker buses). Every Monday is closed. Incheon city tour also provide different types of tour.

Eat
Being a new city it can be difficult to find restaurants and bars in Songdo. Downtown is one of the main areas for food and drink. Songdo Downtown is a small area of the city located in the blocks surrounding the Coast Guard Building (해양경찰청). Here is a list of several famous places where visitors can go for their meals:

Sleep
Hotels in Songdo are mostly located near the Songdo Central Park, following the subway stations, and its price, in standard level, is not cheap. this is the list of hotels.

Go next

 * International airport is connected from Incheon bridge.

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