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Umm al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain (أمّ القيوين) is an emirate between Ajman and Ra's al Khaymah on the west coast of the United Arab Emirates. It stretches from the beautiful, lush green coastal mangroves lining the shores of the Persian Gulf, inland across the rolling sand dunes to the fertile oasis surrounding Falaj Al Moalla.

Understand
Umm Al Quwain (UAQ) is the smallest of the 7 members of the United Arab Emirates, with an area of 800 km², and a population of 73,000 in 2015.

The inland oasis and hinterland town of Falaj Al Moalla lies some 50 km from Umm Al Quwain city.

From November to March temperatures are idyllic and average 26oC in daytime and 15oC at night (79oF to 59oF). Temperatures can rise over 40oC (104oF) in the peak of the summer and the humidity levels are high. Rainfall is minimal and averages 42 millimetres a year. The coastline experiences cooling sea breezes during the day.

The name Umm Al Quwain is derived from Umm Al Quwatain, which means "Mother of two powers", a reference to the powerful seafaring tradition of this emirate. The modern history of Umm Al Quwain dates to 1768 when the Al Ali tribe moved their capital from Al Sinniyah Island to its present location, when the water supply dried up.

By plane
There is no airport in Umm al Quwain, however there are airports in nearby emirates Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah.

Get around
There are no buses in Umm al Quwain. People generally take taxis, which are plentiful. A taxi around the central section of UAQ costs 2-3 dirham and from the commercial sector (say near Lulu) to the main roundabout costs at least 5 dirham.

See

 * The traditional activities of fishing, falconry, camel racing and dhow building are still evident in Umm Al Quwain emirate. The Shahin (or peregrine) falcon can be spotted here along with the famous light skinned hunting hawk, the AI-Hur.
 * The dhow building yard where skilled craftsmen continue to assemble these traditional boats is still very much in existence. In the old town, around the fort, the once charming old coral stone houses still display features of the original architecture and intricate sculptured plaster work.
 * Happyland is a kids' heaven with attractive video-games, jumping castles and a lot more a kid wants
 * Islands of Umm Al Quwain lie to the east of the mainland peninsula on a unique stretch of coastline consisting of sandy islands surrounded by dense mangrove forests, separated by a series of creeks. The largest of the seven islands is Al Sinniyah, followed by Jazirat Al Ghallah and Al Keabe, all of which are visible from the old town. Tucked in between these and the coastal plains are the smaller islands of Al Sow, Al Qaram, Al Humaidi, Al Chewria and Al Harmala. The Madaar creek running between the islands provides a navigable waterway for fisherman even at low tide when the average depth is less than a few feet. Barracuda Beach Resort can arrange group visits to these islands.
 * Camel racing - going inland, the road to the Camel race track at Al Labsa affords an exceptionally pretty drive. This lovely race track is set in the lee of large dunes to the left of the road leading to Falaj Al Moalla. During the winter months, the camels race early in the morning on Thursdays and Fridays and spectators are welcome. Camel caravans are a familiar site crossing the desert from one race track to another. The dunes in this area, interspersed with wooded dales, provide a challenging terrain for off road desert drivers or as they are commonly called "dune bashers". They also offer some of the most picturesque desert camping spots in the emirates promising an unforgettable night under the Arabian stars. Group camping trips can be arranged.
 * Islands of Umm Al Quwain lie to the east of the mainland peninsula on a unique stretch of coastline consisting of sandy islands surrounded by dense mangrove forests, separated by a series of creeks. The largest of the seven islands is Al Sinniyah, followed by Jazirat Al Ghallah and Al Keabe, all of which are visible from the old town. Tucked in between these and the coastal plains are the smaller islands of Al Sow, Al Qaram, Al Humaidi, Al Chewria and Al Harmala. The Madaar creek running between the islands provides a navigable waterway for fisherman even at low tide when the average depth is less than a few feet. Barracuda Beach Resort can arrange group visits to these islands.
 * Camel racing - going inland, the road to the Camel race track at Al Labsa affords an exceptionally pretty drive. This lovely race track is set in the lee of large dunes to the left of the road leading to Falaj Al Moalla. During the winter months, the camels race early in the morning on Thursdays and Fridays and spectators are welcome. Camel caravans are a familiar site crossing the desert from one race track to another. The dunes in this area, interspersed with wooded dales, provide a challenging terrain for off road desert drivers or as they are commonly called "dune bashers". They also offer some of the most picturesque desert camping spots in the emirates promising an unforgettable night under the Arabian stars. Group camping trips can be arranged.

Do

 * Umm al Quwain's Corniche - a good place for anyone who enjoys the sounds of waves and peace. Smoking "shisha" could be the best moment at UAQ's Corniche at night for those who love shisha in peace, especially on chilly winter nights.
 * Sailing in the calm waters of the lagoon provide some of the best and most interesting sailing in the Northern Emirates.
 * Conditions are ideal for water-skiing, wind surfing, kayaking and jet-skiing. Sailing and canoeing through the clear, quiet waters to the deserted islands and exploring the mangrove swamps inhabited by a variety of seabirds, fish and insects offers a unique adventure for any visitor. Pink flamingos, jumping fish, turtles, numerous crabs and rays can all be seen in their natural environment.
 * Umm Al Quwain Marine Club and Riding Centre is not far from the fish souq, situated on a large stretch of shaded beach overlooking the lagoon. The riding club, established in 1979, at one time had more than 40 horses and a team of qualified riding instructors.
 * The Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub, not far from Dreamland, is the first UAE aviation club and was set up under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Mualla. Easily recognised by the vintage Antonow-2 Bi-Plane and the enormous Iljuschin-76 Cargoplane on display, the Airport has 6 spacious hangers, a 1,800-m runway, with N-VFR lighting, a spacious coffee shop etc. etc.. The club is known for its skydiving and parachute championships and has hosted various championships. Provides the opportunity for flying, hot air ballooning, skydiving (single & tandem), parachuting and paramotoring in the UAE. Training and lessons are given throughout the year and friendly advice is offered from experienced GCAA certified instructors and pilots. The aircraft available include microlights, gliders, Cessnas and a plane for aerobatics. Good place to fly, and learn to fly, away from the main UAE. airports and over some of the Arabian Gulf's deserted beaches and enchanting lagoons. Flying enthusiasts meet here on Thursdays and Fridays and anyone is welcome to drop in.
 * Umm Al Quwain Motor Racing Club is situated on the city side of Dreamland and offers participants the opportunity to experience the speed, thrill and exhilaration of off road dune buggy racing and motor hiking in three purpose built arenas.

Birdwatching
Avid birdwatchers can enjoy the wonderful wildlife at Khor al Beidah and other popular sights lie to the south and east of the town. Al Sinniyah Island is also visible from the corniche. The shallow tidal lagoons and mudflats create the perfect feeding, nesting and resting habitat for several species of heron and plover, Greater Flamingo, gulls and terns.

Between November and March, hundreds of Great Cormorants are regularly spotted flying just a few feet above the sea, as they move from one sand bar to another. Coastal flats and dune tracks around the lagoon to the south east of the promontory provide excellent mountain hiking terrain, varied enough to suit any age and ability.

Al Sinniyah, the largest of the islands, is a marine sanctuary covering 90 square kilometres. This was once the original settlement site but now shelters huge colonies of cormorants, other seabirds, gazelle and al qaram trees, and dugong (sea cows) and turtles can be seen in the shallow waters surrounding the island.

Buy

 * Lulu Hypermarket for clothes, groceries, perfumes and electronics.
 * Salma Market for cheap clothes.
 * Al manamah Hypermarket for clothes, groceries, perfumes and electronics.

Eat

 *  Al-Ramlah Cafetaria is a place in Al-Salamah where you can eat/drink a lot of great food.
 *  KFC  is there on King Shaah Faisal street. Also offers home delivery.
 *  Arabian Chicken Hut  in Salma.
 *  Cardoba restaurant and cafetaria, old town.
 * Wadi Al Neel Seafood Restaurant (Wadi Al Neel), Traditional Arabic seafood restaurant. Don't expect 5-star service or venue, but serves great food and a must visit in UAQ.
 * Sadaf Cafteria, Well praised by the locals even from Dubai for the samoosas and sandwiches.
 * Pizza Hut, Hardees and McDonalds are also there on King Shaah Faisal street.
 * There is a London Dairy Ice cream outlet near UAQ Roundabout which provides fresh ice cream with great toppings.
 *  Baskin Robbins, Al Manamah hypermarket.
 * There is a London Dairy Ice cream outlet near UAQ Roundabout which provides fresh ice cream with great toppings.
 *  Baskin Robbins, Al Manamah hypermarket.

Drink
Most of the hotels have a bar and/or nightclub; some have more than one.
 * Barracuda serves and sells duty free alcoholic drinks
 * Fresh Naryal Pani (Coconut Water) is available at Al Thalla Bar near UAQ Roundabout
 * Juices and cock/mocktails are served at all the cafetarias

Sleep

 * Umm Al Quwain Beach Hotel , +971 6 7666647. On the beach. Has a bar, restaurant and swimming pool.
 * Flamingo Beach Resort has all kinds of water sports including snorkeling, diving, fishing, crab hunting and glass bottom boat rides.
 * Pearl Hotel, +971 6 7666678. Has a restaurant, nightclub-bar and a swimming pool.
 * Pearl Hotel, +971 6 7666678. Has a restaurant, nightclub-bar and a swimming pool.

Barracuda Beach Resort has a liquor retail outlet and a "hole in the wall" where booze can be brought at duty free prices, ID is usually not needed.

Stay safe
As law is strict in the entire UAE, don't do anything which could harm anyone or is offensive. Never drive without a driving license, and do not speed as there are speed cameras.

As with other Muslim-majority places, don't eat/drink in public during Ramadan.

Also, appropriate clothing must be worn at all times as anywhere else in the UAE if you don't want to attract unwanted attention.

Go next

 * Falaj Al Moalla, (50 km) inland oasis and hinterland town.
 * Dubai, (38 km)

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Umm Salal Mohammed

Umm Salal Muhammad is a town in Qatar in the Umm Salal municipality, about 15 km north of Doha. An easy and pleasant morning or afternoon trip out of Doha, it is a short drive from the northern outskirts of Doha on the North Road to Al-Ruweis.

Get in
The Route 102 bus (timetable) towards Al Thakhira passes through the town, leaving Al Ghanim Bus Station in Doha. The bus has a frequency of about half an hour and will reach the town in 50 minutes. There are different timetables for Saturday-Thursday and Fridays. Buses can be affected by service changes and disruptions, so it is recommended you call Mowasalat to confirm first on +974 4458 8888.

To get to Umm Salal Mohammed by car, take the Doha Expressway, named the D-Ring Road in the city, towards the north for about 15 minutes until a sign will indicate the turn off to Umm Salal Mohammed. Once you reach the town, take a right at the main intersection to reach the fort, which you are likely to have already spotted by this time. The tower is west of the fort and you should be able to see it by climbing to the top of the mosque or either of the two towers within the fort. The distance from central Doha is about 20 km, equating to 25 minutes on the road.

See

Sleep
There is no accommodation available in Umm Salal Mohammed, so it is best to visit as a side trip from Doha.

Stay healthy
HMC operates an emergency department at its local clinic.

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Umphang

Umphang is a village in Tak Province, Northern Thailand. It lies ~165 km south of Mae Sot, about a 5 hr drive along a twisting mountain road.

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Unawatuna

Unawatuna is a beach resort town in southern Sri Lanka 5 km south of Galle. It can be seen as a suburb of Galle, and has undergone lots of tourist development over the last several decades.

Get in
The real Unawatuna lies inside of Route A2 Galle - Matara main road. For the original village, Yaddehimulla, you turn off the main road just before 123 km Post. The tarred road, a kilometre in length, brings you to the best area of Unawatuna with all the guest houses, homestays, restaurants, and other tourist facilities.

By plane
Unawatuna is 150 km south of Colombo's Bandaranayaka International Airport in Katunayaka. Public transport from Bandaranayake International Airport to Colombo is available just outside the airport. The journey through busy Colombo roads take over 3 hours by private vehicles. Most hotels and guesthouses offer an airport pick-up service for a hassle-free quick get-away (Rs 8500).

By train
From the Colombo Fort station, catch train bound for Matara (with ocean-view) and jump off in Galle (travel times 2-3 hours, tickets Rs 220 2nd class / Rs 120 3rd class) and take either a tuk-tuk (Rs 300-400) or local bus (Rs 15) from Galle to Unawatuna. Recommended from Colombo downtown to Galle are aircon mini-buses that take 3 hours as well (Rs 230).

By bus
Alternatively take the route 138 bus to Maharagama (1-1½ hours) then hop on Sri Lanka's only highway bus (Rs 470) to ride the rest of the way to Galle in a modern air-conditioned coach in around an hour. The highway is being extended to the airport to the north and along to Hambantota on the South Coast.

There is also a direct bus service (Bus 31) from the Hill Country which stops at various locations along the south coast including Mirissa and stops at Unawatuna before terminating in Galle (about 6h from Ella to Galle).

By tuk-tuk
The easiest way to get around is by tuk-tuk. Day trips to Dutch Fortress in Galle (Rs 200 one-way), Martin Wickremasinghe Museum in Koggala, Hikkaduwa (Rs 1,000 one-way), Mirissa (Rs 900 one-way), Ahangama can be fun on a tuk-tuk.

You will have to negotiate with the driver. Tuk-tuks are sometimes metered, but if it isn't metered, aim for Rs 60-75 per km. Negotiate fares, destinations, times etc. so that there is no room for confusion or disagreement. If you like a driver, get their phone number so you can book them later.

By private transportation
Longer trips and round tours can be arranged with car or vans. Sunrise Tours near the Wella Devalaya is recommended.

By bus
Public transport trains and air-con buses are the cheapest mode of transport. There is a regular public bus service to and from Galle's main bus station. The 5-km journey takes 15 minutes for Rs 19. From here you can get buses onto Colombo (bus, luxury-AC minibus (approx. Rs 230) or using the express service (which uses the new express highway) (Rs 470) or any other destination north along the A2. Galle train station is next door to the bus station.

Snorkeling
The coral reef allows to discover beautiful fishes and seashells. Snorkels and masks can be borrowed in guesthouses or diving centres.

Swimming
is safe for swimmers. From the middle of the beach (Unawatuna Beach Resort area) it is safe to swim to the rock island, however climbing the rock island might be dangerous and is not recommended. It will take you one hour or more to go and come back. Giant but friendly sea turtles might pop up close to you.

Boat rides
Take a boat ride to see the local reefs. In off-season, expect high-pressure sales and reneging of struck deals followed by demands for extra cash.

Walk to Mihirripenna
Total walking time to is about 1½ hour. Leaving the tourist area, walk along the main road towards Unawatuna town then take a right up the road next to the Unawatuna Tea Room. This takes you up past the town school and sports ground (locally known as the Olympic Ground) then winds through the jungle in a southernly direction. The picturesque and quite setting is a welcome break from the noise and bustle of the town and tourist strip. After crossing the railway line twice, which locals use as a footpath, the road joins back onto Matara Road (the main south coastal road). Turning left will lead you towards a group of cafes and hotels. The Wijaya Beach Cafe provides excellent sunset views over the sea and has a coral reef a short way offshore, taking the strength out of the waves.

Buy
The streets and beach of Unawatuna offer dozens of places to buy jewellery, clothing, art and other souvenirs. There are ist at least one ATM next to the wild & the sage Café on the Main Road, the next closest ATM to Unawatuna is in HSBC bank located on Route A2 heading towards Galle.

Eat
In Unawatuna most guest houses have their own restaurant business. All over the beach and inside Unawatuna town you will find places to eat delicious seafood, rice and curry, vegetarian menus, roti, Italian food, etc.

 * Unawatuna Beach Resort - for those who prefer extended buffets.

Sleep
You will find a lot of nice guesthouses in Unawatuna. Guesthouses on the beach are usually the most expensive and they become cheaper if you move away from the beach.

Go next

 * Mirissa 25 km to the east, on Route A2 close to the Southern tip of the island. More low-key and unspoilt beaches than in its bigger brother Unawatuna. It's also the base for whale watching.
 * Galle
 * Hikkaduwa for good swimming beach and snorkeling.
 * Ahangama
 * Weligama
 * Matara

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Undara Volcanic National Park

Undara Volcanic National Park is in the Far North Queensland region of Australia.

History
Undara is an Aboriginal word for 'a long way'. The Ewamian (pronounced your-amin) Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of the national park.

European people moved into the area in the 1860s and prior the national park being declared the area was used for cattle grazing. The lava tubes were well recognised by 1891 and had unmanaged intermittent visits. Guided tours commenced in 1989.

Prior to the formation of the national park the area was owned by the Collins Family who settled in the region in 1862. The family had developed infrastructure (known now as the Undara Experience) before the park formation and they were given a special business lease to continue the tourist operation after the national park was declared.

In 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations, the Undara Volcanic National Park was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for its role as a "Natural attraction". The park management plan has a focus of protecting the geological values and enhancing visitor service and facilities.

Flora and fauna
There are more than 120 species of bird including the vulnerable Red Goshawk, per Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services, but E-bird has recorded 132 species at Undara Experience just on the northern edge of the park.

The park is home to four insectivorous or microbats of which provide food for various snakes and birds of prey. One of the caves in the park, Bayllis Cave is one of the world’s most biologically diverse caves which recorded 52 resident species including the most diverse assemblage of arthropods found in a cave in Far North Queensland.

The park is also home to a wide range of macroropods including the Common Wallaroos, the Antilopine Wallaroo and the Northern Quoll.

Much of the national park is dry savanna woodland but the lava tubes and collapse areas now provide an environment for other vegetation to flourish in the damp interiors. The lava tubes show up as rich green vine thickets that have strong affinities with Gondwana species. The rare white-flowered onion vine occurs within the park's vine thickets.

Get in
This site is not very easy to get to. About 5 hours drive northwest of Townsville, some of it along rather rough outback roads. Or about 3 hours from Cairns via the Atherton Tablelands. Access is off the Savannah Way (Highway 1).

Get around
You can only get around via a guided tour.

See

 * Undara Lava Tubes. The lava tubes are a unique geological formation - huge hollow tubes caused by lava run off from a nearby volcano. It's one of the few places on the planet to have lava tubes. The lava tubes at Undara are huge, running for 20-30 km from their origin, and 10-30 metres in diameter. They have been well researched and are well presented by the local groups. Allow about 2-3 hours to explore them. This may well mean an overnight stay in the area - book ahead.

Eat
There are no cafes or restaurants in Undara Volcanic National Park. Bring your own food.

Camping
Camping is not permitted within the park.

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UNESCO Creative Cities

The Creative Cities Network, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) programme instituted in 2005, recognizes cities worldwide with reputations as centres of excellence in literature, film, music, crafts and folk art, design, media arts and gastronomy. The programme is intended to help creative cities share ideas on preserving and enhancing their cultural programmes. Cities in this programme can be appealing travel destinations for the traveller interested in the cities' creative speciality (and other things as well). The members of the Creative Cities Network are:

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UNESCO World Heritage List

A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a geographic site that has been selected for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's International World Heritage Programme. The programme aims to catalogue and preserve sites of outstanding importance, either cultural or natural, to the common heritage of humankind. While the World Heritage Committee maintains a list of World Heritage Sites, they make no independent review; in practice, they are listed by each national government. After the 2023 session of the World Heritage Committee, there is a total of 1,199 sites. With around 400 sites on the second smallest continent, Europe has by far the highest density of world heritage sites. Only a little over 200 sites are in the Americas and Oceania combined.

There are several related UNESCO programmes:
 * UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, for things that cannot be touched such as musical or culinary traditions.
 * UNESCO Creative Cities, a programme which recognizes entire cities for their cultural contributions.
 * UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, for parks of great geological interest.
 * UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves
 * UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW), programme to preserve the documentary heritage of humanity.

There are also conservation programmes run by other organizations, such as the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat.

If you would like to help expanding Wikivoyage's coverage of world heritage sites, like starting new guides etc., please check the World Heritage Expedition

French Southern and Antarctic Lands
See § Australia for Heard and McDonald Islands and § Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha for the Gough and Inaccessible Islands.

Russia
See also the list of Russian sites in Europe.

Syria
NOTE: Syria is a war zone. By 2015, news reports were indicating all six of the country's listed sites had been gravely damaged. The sites remain on the UNESCO heritage list and the list of UNESCO heritage in danger. Much of Palmyra was destroyed after the city fell to Da'esh extremists in 2015; the Assad régime regained control in 2016 but the damage has been done.

Denmark
For sites in Greenland (officially listed under Denmark), see the table below

Russia
See also the list of Russian sites in Asia.

Delisted sites
The process of delisting a site is a lengthy political endeavor. Mere continued existence of a UNESCO listing should not be taken as evidence the underlying site (or its landmark heritage) still exists. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee updates a list of endangered sites annually (see List of World Heritage in Danger on Wikipedia) as a political tool to pressure individual countries to take specific conservation measures or to refrain from certain actions that are seen as endangering the world heritage site. Sites such as Hatra in Iraq and Palmyra in Syria remain listed as UNESCO World Heritage (and as World Heritage in Danger) in 2017, even though warring belligerents have largely obliterated anything of historic value. Conversely, Taiwan is denied UN recognition on entirely political grounds and has no UNESCO world heritage listings, despite the existence of eleven sites which would otherwise be suitable candidates.

In some cases, a UNESCO listing has irrevocably harmed a site. The term UNESCO-cide, coined by Italian writer Marco d'Eramo, describes a pattern where listing a tiny fishing village or historic community to protect the buildings from developers creates an unsustainable influx of travellers. As gentrification and hyper-commercialisation price the original people and their subsistence fishery out of the community, existing structures are repurposed as travel lodging or tacky souvenir shops. UNESCO pays lip service to sustainable travel, but tends to underestimate its own impact on tiny, vulnerable communities. Conversely, some listings of UNESCO sites as "in danger" are arguably political responses to actions or non-actions of local authorities which are hardly capable of destroying or seriously endangering the site. The United States and Israel left UNESCO in protest after their recognition of Palestine, and are thus not eligible to propose new sites for the list; however, the United States rejoined in 2023.

A majority vote of the World Heritage Committee at a UNESCO meeting may be used to revoke a landmark's status as a World Heritage Site. This has happened three times:

The following are sites that were once registered World Heritage Sites but have since been taken off the list:

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Union

There is more than one place named Union:
 * Union (Clermont County) - a township in Ohio
 * Union (Connecticut)
 * Union (Maine)
 * Union (Hunterdon County) - a township in New Jersey.
 * Union (Union County) - a township in New Jersey.
 * Union (Washington)

See also: Union County, Union City

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Union (Connecticut)

Union is a town in Tolland County, in the Mystic-Eastern region of Connecticut.

Get in
By Plane

 * Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks is about 50 minutes from Union, and offers flights worldwide.
 * Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester is about 50 minutes from Union, and offers flights to various places in Florida.
 * T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI, is about 80 minutes from Union, and offers flights worldwide.
 * New Haven-Tweed Airport in New Haven is about 80 minutes from Union, and offers flights to Philadelphia.

By Car

 * I-84 Runs straight through Union. It runs from Scranton, PA, all the way to southern Massachusetts.

Get around
Due to the lack of public transportation, you must travel either by foot or by car.

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Union (Maine)

Union is a small town in the Mid Coast region of Maine not far from Rockland.

Get in
Union is located 15 miles west of Rockland on state hwy 17.

Go next

 * Rockland Home of the Maine Lobster Festival
 * Acadia National Park

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Union (Union County)

Union is a township of 59,000 people (2018) in New Jersey.

Understand
Union township is part of Union County. Union was formed in 1808 by taking portions of the neighboring towns of Linden, Roselle Park, Kenilworth, and Hillside. In 2008, it was named by CNN the 75th best place to live among small towns in America because of its diversity and easy access into New York City. Union is home to some historic sites from the American Revolutionary War.

By plane
Union is 6 miles (10 km) outside of Newark Liberty International Airport. Approximate travel time: 10 minutes. +1-973-961-600.

By car
Union is at exit 138 on the Garden State Parkway.

By train
Union is home to a NJ Transit station on the Raritan Valley Line. Visitors can easily travel to Newark Penn Station and New York Penn Station using this railroad line. is at 900 Green Lane, across from Kean University.

By taxi
Union Taxi at 2034 Morris Ave. +1 908-688-8294
 * By Bus: New Jersey Transit is the public transportation in New Jersey. There are stops throughout Union where residents can catch a bus.  Address: 1007 Stuyvesant Avenue. +1 908-688-7359

See

 * Caldwell Parsonage: During the Revolutionary War this home was located at the site of the Connecticut Farms Battle. At the time a minister and his wife, Hannah Caldwell, lived here.  Hannah Caldwell was the victim of a gunshot wound, which soon after caused her death.  There are rumors and tales of Hannah Caldwell haunting this home to this very day.  Address: 909 Caldwell Ave.
 * Washington's Headquarters: Washington's Headquarters is a Landmark where General George Washington declared his headquarters after the British Hessian army retreated on June 7, 1780. Location: Stuyvesant Avenue.
 * Liberty Hall Museum: Located on the campus of Kean University, Liberty Hall Museum was home to New Jersey's first elected governor and signer of the constitution, William Livingston. The home was built in 1772 on the eve of the revolution and has since witnessed over 200 years of history.  Address: 1003 Morris Ave.  +1 908-572-0400.
 * Union Watersphere: Dubbed the "World's Tallest Watersphere" (a 212 ft [65 m] water tower with a spherical water tank on top), this iconic landmark is visible from the major highways that cross through town. Best photographic location is Kawameeh Park.

Do

 * Galloping Hill Golf Course: A public 18 hole golf course located on the border of Union and Kenilworth. +1 908-686-1556.
 * Suburban Golf Course: a Private 18 hole golf course located in the heart of Union. +1 908-686-0444.

Eat

 * Galloping Hill Grill: at 5 points in Union, Galloping Hill is a restaurant and a landmark. It has been making hot dogs and burgers for over 80 years in the same location.  Galloping Hill was once featured on the Food Network for its hot dogs.  Address: 325 Chestnut St. +1 908-686-2683.
 * Rio 22: On route 22, Rio 22 serves a diverse spectrum of food ranging from grilled Brazilian to sushi. +1 908-206-0060.

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Union (Washington)

Union is located in the Kitsap Peninsula region of Washington state.

Union is a picturesque community on the south shore of Hood Canal, actually a fjord and not a canal at all. Views take in the beautiful Olympic Mountains in nearby Olympic National Park.

By car
State Highway 106 is the main route through Union, a winding 16 mile highway to Belfair (Washington) farther north, and Potlatch and US Highway 101 to the south.

See

 * The mountains in the southeast corner of Olympic National Park, Mt. Washington, Mt. Constance, the Brothers—rise across Hood Canal and can be seen from almost any point in Union.
 * The mountains in the southeast corner of Olympic National Park, Mt. Washington, Mt. Constance, the Brothers—rise across Hood Canal and can be seen from almost any point in Union.

Sea kayaking
Sea kayaking can be a rewarding way to explore the Kitsap Peninsulas 371 miles of coastline allowing the paddler a closer and slower look at their surroundings and making Kitsap one of the most popular areas to kayak in Puget Sound, especially along the remote areas along Hood Canal. Thick forests of majestic pine and deciduous trees and hundreds of creeks and estuaries dot the coastline. Harbor Seals, Otters, Sea Lions, Bald Eagles and Blue Herons are common sites while the occasional viewing of an Orca or Grey Whale is not out of the question.

Kayak trails
Organized trails offer overnight camping options and maps of appropriate and scenic travel destinations.

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Union City (California)

Union City is a city of 70,000 people (in 2020) in the southern part of the East Bay portion of the San Francisco Bay Area region of California. It is bordered to the north by the city of Hayward and to the south by the city of Fremont. It is part of the Tri-Cities area, which consists of Union City, Fremont, and Newark.

History
When California began to experience incredible growth in the 1950s, Southern Alameda County developed quickly and the city of Hayward began to eye the townships to its south for potential annexation. To preclude such an event, a citizen's committee petitioned for incorporation; and on January 13, 1959, the City of Union City came into being, binding together the four townships of Union City/New Haven/Alvarado/Decoto. Tom Kitayama, who served on the citizen's committee, became its first mayor. He was the first Japanese American to hold public office in California, just 14 years after the end of World War II.

Public transportation

 * AC Transit buses bring you in from other parts of the inner East Bay.
 * BART trains bring you to the Union City BART Station from Fremont to the south and from Hayward, San Leandro, Oakland and Richmond to the north, as well as San Francisco to the west.
 * Dumbarton Express buses bring you in from Palo Alto via Dumbarton Bridge.

Get around
Cycling, walking, and taking public transportation are all alternatives to driving, although traffic isn't bad relatively speaking and free parking is plentiful.

See
The Union Landing shopping center is also home of the Century 25 movie theater.

Do
Cycle, run, or walk your dog on the Alameda Creek Trail which extends from the hills to the bay. One side of the trail is paved and the other is mostly unpaved.

Eat
There is a variety of different (fast food) restaurants inside Union Landing.

Go next
The Tri-City area includes Union City, Newark, and Fremont. Go south and visit Newark and Fremont.

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Union County

There's more than one place called Union County:

United States of America

 * Union County (Arkansas)
 * Union County (Florida)
 * Union County (Georgia)
 * Union County (Illinois)
 * Union County (Indiana)
 * Union County (Iowa)
 * Union County (Kentucky)
 * Union County (Mississippi)
 * Union County (New Jersey)
 * Union County (New Mexico)
 * Union County (North Carolina)
 * Union County (Ohio)
 * Union County (Oregon)
 * Union County (Pennsylvania)
 * Union County (South Carolina)
 * Union County (South Dakota)
 * Union County (Tennessee)

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Union County (New Jersey)

Union County is part of the Gateway region of New Jersey that is covered by sprawling metropolitan areas of New York City.

Cities

 * — including Cranford, Garwood,Kenilworth, Mountainside, Roselle, Roselle Park, and Westfield
 * — home of the Dr. Wm. Robinson Plantation Museum
 * — a charming city with tree-lined streets with pretty houses
 * — has a large Polish-American community
 * — including Fanwood and Plainfield
 * — its downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places; including New Providence
 * (township) — home to several historic sites from the American Revolutionary War
 * — including Fanwood and Plainfield
 * — its downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places; including New Providence
 * (township) — home to several historic sites from the American Revolutionary War
 * (township) — home to several historic sites from the American Revolutionary War

Understand
All of present-day Union County was part of the Elizabethtown Tract, which was purchased in 1664, by English colonists from the Lenape Native Americans that lived in the area of present-day Elizabeth, New Jersey. Union County was formed in 1857, from portions of Essex County; it was the last of New Jersey's 21 counties to be established.

Union County is unique in that it spans both North Jersey and Central Jersey. The North Jersey portion of the county encompasses Elizabeth, Union, Linden, Rahway, Roselle, Hillside, Roselle Park, Kenilworth, and Winfield. The Central Jersey portion of the county comprises Plainfield, Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Summit, Springfield, Clark, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Fanwood, Mountainside, and Garwood.

Many historic places and structures are to be found in the county, including on the National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, New Jersey.

Much of Union County is relatively flat and low-lying. Only in the northwestern corner does any significant relief appear as the Watchung Mountains cross the county. It is there that highest elevations, two areas approximately 560 feet (170 m) above sea level, are found in Berkeley Heights.

Get in
Major highways which traverse the county include the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), the Garden State Parkway, I-78, I-278, Route 1/9, Route 22, Route 24. Route 27, Route 28, Route 35 (only in Rahway), Route 82, Route 124, Route 439, and the Goethals Bridge.

Passenger rail service is provide by NJ Transit via the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley Line, the Morristown Line and the Gladstone Branch.

NJ Transit provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, as well as service to major cities in New Jersey and within Union County.

Newark Liberty International Airport is partly located in Elizabeth, within Union County.

See
The Union County Performing Arts Center, in the Rahway Arts District, offers professional productions in music and theater as well as training in the performing arts.

Tomasulo Art Gallery is in the MacKay Library at Union County College's Cranford campus.

Do
Every fall, Union County holds its annual "Four Centuries in a Weekend" festival for the public, celebrating and touring historic buildings, museums and sites in the county.

title: Union County (New Jersey)


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Union Grove

Union Grove is in North Carolina.

title: Union Grove


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Union Pier

Union Pier is a village in the Harbor Country region of West Michigan.

Get in
On the "Red Arrow Highway" (old US Route 12 between Detroit and Chicago). Just of the I94 at exit 6.

Go next

 * New Buffalo - a nice city with a beautiful beach. home to the world famous redamacs
 * Three Oaks
 * Michigan City

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Uniontown

There is more than one place called Uniontown:

United States

 * Uniontown (Ohio) - A town in Ohio.
 * Uniontown (Pennsylvania) - A town in Pennsylvania.

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Uniontown (Ohio)

Uniontown is a town in Stark County, Ohio.

Eat
There are many options for food in Uniontown ranging from Japanese to Italian and everything in between in Uniontown and nearby Akron.

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Uniontown (Pennsylvania)

Uniontown is a city in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Get in

 * U.S. Route 119
 * U.S. Route 40
 * PA 51
 * PA 21
 * PA 43

title: Uniontown (Pennsylvania)