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Atlantic City

The entertainment capital of the Eastern Seaboard, Atlantic City is New Jersey's most popular resort destination. Its streets are familiar to anyone who's ever played Monopoly (the American version), but board game fans aren't the only ones who want to "take a walk on the Boardwalk". The city's beaches and the famous wood-plank walkway have attracted visitors for more than a century.

While many visitors come just for the casinos, which had revitalized Atlantic City in the late 1970s after decades of decline, if you never set foot on the beach it's fair to say you're missing the whole point. Atlantic City is more than just a gambler's haven; it's a legendary resort town like no other.

History
From its founding, Atlantic City has always been about tourism. It was founded in the late 19th century as a resort destination after railroad companies built track between Absecon Island (on which the city exists today) and Philadelphia. In its early days, Atlantic City catered to urban workers from Philadelphia. The heyday for Atlantic City as a beach resort lasted through the first half of the 20th century, when it fell out of favor. Atlantic City was revived after a state-wide referendum in 1976 legalized casino gambling in the city, and casinos began popping up along the Boardwalk and in the Marina District in 1978.

In the 21st century, Atlantic City's casinos have fallen on hard times due to competition from other states. Pennsylvania legalized casino gambling in 2006; Maryland, New York and Delaware have also entered the fray. Atlantic City's annual casino revenue dropped by half, from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.86 billion by 2013. Four of the twelve Atlantic City casinos closed in 2014 (Atlantic Club, Showboat, Revel and Trump Plaza); the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort permanently closed on Labor Day 2016.

By plane
Car rentals are available in the airport, as well as taxi service and passenger vans for larger groups. Bus service via NJTransit is also available with a connection through the Pleasantville Bus Terminal.

For many travelers, it will make sense to fly into Philadelphia and drive the hour it takes to reach Atlantic City or take the train.

Philadelphia International Airport is located about 60 miles to the west of Atlantic City. It is significantly larger than Atlantic City International and has more flights. SEPTA offers Regional Rail service from the airport to 30th Street Station, where travelers can connect with NJ Transit service to Atlantic City (see below).

Private aviation
Atlantic City was once a popular destination for commercial airlines; however, years of financial distress resulted in many scheduled services becoming discontinued and/or canceled due to lower passenger totals. Today, less than 20% of total aircraft operations are for scheduled flights, though Atlantic City is still a popular hub for private jets and general aviation, especially from the Northeast.

By train

 * NJTransit offers train service from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station to Atlantic, with several stops in New Jersey. One-way fare is $10, and the ride takes about an hour and a half. The train also has several stops along the way, including Cherry Hill, Lindenwold (with connections to PATCO Speedline), Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, and Absecon.

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 * The in Atlantic City offers free Jitney shuttles for rail patrons to area casinos. Taxi service is available, and within two blocks is the Atlantic City Bus Terminal.

If you are coming from New York City, you can take the Northeast Corridor Line from Penn Station, New York to Trenton. Transfer to the RiverLINE light rail to Walter Rand Transportation Center for the PATCO train to Lindenwold. From there, take the Atlantic City Rail Line. This costs about $24 each way.

By car
Atlantic City is well-connected to a number of major highways.

The Atlantic City Expressway ($3.75 toll) connects Philadelphia and South Jersey and deposits right into the center of town as well as to the Marina district and Brigantine.

The Garden State Parkway (toll) intersects the Expressway about 10 miles away from Atlantic City. It connects New York City and Cape May. A slower (toll-free) alternative is US Highway 9.

Be aware if driving into Atlantic City that parking can be quite expensive, especially if you are staying at one of the casino hotels and parking in the hotel garage.

By bus
Greyhound now offers scheduled service from Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York directly to many of the Atlantic City casinos, and to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal. Round-trip fares are typically between $20–40, depending on the city and destination. Greyhound's website lists the routes and schedules offered, as well as the various free play offers for bus passengers.

Many charter bus operators will offer Atlantic City trips originating from other parts of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New York. Many trips will come with casino chips and/or food vouchers for patrons. These routes are popular with senior citizens.

New Jersey Transit provides comfortable motorcoach transportation from New York City (Port Authority Bus Terminal) and many points within New Jersey to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal. Check the NJ Transit website for fare and schedule information.

There are also buses from Manhattan's Chinatown to Atlantic City.

Get around
The most popular way to get around Atlantic City is on the 4-mile (6.4 km) long Boardwalk (the oldest in the United States), as most of the operating casinos are on the Boardwalk. While one's feet are the most popular way of navigating the boards, there are also old-fashioned rolling chairs that can be hired. These shaded surreys are rolled up and down the length of the Boardwalk by experienced guides, who are out soliciting riders day and night. The fee is based on the distance traveled, but expect a minimum fare of $5 plus tip.

Bikes can be rented as well, with the Boardwalk being the favorite spot to ride. Bikes are only allowed on the Boardwalk from 6:30AM to 10AM during the summer months, so be sure to get up early. Bikes of all sorts can be rented (single, tandem). One bike rental location is B & K Bike Rental at N Carolina Ave and the Boardwalk.

Taxicabs are plentiful throughout the city. The easiest way to get a cab is to call a local service, go to a taxi queue outside of any casino, or visit drop-off points at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The maximum cost for a taxi ride within city limits for up to five passengers is $13, not including tip.

One can also travel between the casinos along Pacific Avenue, which runs parallel to the Boardwalk 1 block inland, aboard the Atlantic City Jitney, a fleet of minibuses that run 24 hours a day; the fare is $2.25. The Jitneys also run to the Marina section of the city, where the Golden Nugget, Borgata, Water Club, and Harrah's casinos are located.

Do
There is plenty to do in Atlantic City. Most people go to "AC" to gamble in one of the many resorts. Atlantic City casinos offer slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, keno, race and sports books and specialty table games.

 * In addition to the beach in Atlantic City, the southern New Jersey Shore boasts many other beaches to the south including Ocean City, The Wildwoods, and Cape May - with their own boardwalks containing amusements, restaurants, shops and souvenir stores. Gambling in New Jersey, however, is restricted to Atlantic City.
 * In addition to the beach in Atlantic City, the southern New Jersey Shore boasts many other beaches to the south including Ocean City, The Wildwoods, and Cape May - with their own boardwalks containing amusements, restaurants, shops and souvenir stores. Gambling in New Jersey, however, is restricted to Atlantic City.
 * In addition to the beach in Atlantic City, the southern New Jersey Shore boasts many other beaches to the south including Ocean City, The Wildwoods, and Cape May - with their own boardwalks containing amusements, restaurants, shops and souvenir stores. Gambling in New Jersey, however, is restricted to Atlantic City.

Eat

 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.
 * Street vendors on the Boardwalk sell items such as pretzels, hot dogs, pizza, salt water taffy, funnel cakes and cotton candy.

Drink
As in Las Vegas, alcoholic beverages are provided 24/7 for "free" to gamblers at the casinos. Expect options to be rather limited (i.e. well drinks and mass-market beer) unless you're a high-roller, though.

Sleep
Most of the hotels in Atlantic City are large chain hotel/casino combinations, which means lower prices and a high level of service but uninspiring decor and neon-lit lobbies. Not exactly the place to go if you like little Bed and Breakfasts, but an easy place to find a clean bed and a continental breakfast.

Stay safe
Atlantic City has many high rise condominiums and other major hotels along the Boardwalk and Marina Districts. The Atlantic City Police Department patrols the Boardwalk via bicycle and ATV details. Like any other major city, it is always wise to be aware of your surroundings in this heavily visited tourism district. Many areas away from the casinos are significantly less safe; as of 2012, Atlantic City has the second-highest violent crime rate in the state.

Like many cities that attract money and gambling, Atlantic City has a significant population of homeless beggars. The homeless aren't aggressive and are usually found asking for change on the Boardwalk. Simply say "no" or ignore them. They'll usually move onto the next person.

The casinos themselves are very well-policed and if you run into problems, simply ask security for assistance. Be careful with your winnings! There's always a chance that pick pockets are waiting for an opportunity to cause trouble. If you're lucky enough to win at the slots, but feel uncomfortable carrying large sums of cash to your car or hotel room, ask the casino for either an escort or to receive your winnings via check.

Go next

 * Allentown, 124.8 mi northwest
 * Cape May and Wildwood, 46 mi south
 * New York City, 129.5 mi
 * Ocean City, NJ, 20.1 mi south
 * Philadelphia, 62 mi northwest

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Atlantic City (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Atlantic City:

United States of America

 * Atlantic City - a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey
 * Atlantic City - a very small town (pop.~40) in Fremont County, Wyoming

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Atlantic Coast (Uruguay)

The Atlantic Coast of Uruguay consists of two departments, Maldonado and Rocha, both full of beaches.

Beach towns

 * – Similar and close to but less busy and more expensive than Barra de Valizas.
 * – The hippies have moved on to this nice and laid-back little village with live music every evening and a nightmarket. There are no apparent borders between the village, dune and beach, but unlike Cabo Polonio it comes with all the modern conveniences, a prettier beach and a large dune to its south, which begs to be explored.
 * – A very popular beach community and tourist hotspot, especially amongst Uruguayans and Argentinians. Simple beach houses are scattered around, and there is no running water or electricity. Worth a visit, also for its interesting seal and sea lion colony at its lighthouse and the dunes north east of the village.
 * – Similar to Punta del Diablo but more quiet and barely any budget accommodation.
 * – A good alternative to Punta del Este if you just do not get what all the fuss is about there. It has active nightlife, many bars and a free popular club, and a large lagoon to its west.
 * – A very laid-back beach and surf experience, worth a visit with many inexpensive hostel accommodations and close to La Paloma.
 * – An alternative to Punta del Este mostly for couples and older people, but no party or hippie hotspot.
 * – A world famous beach party town for the posh and party people among us.
 * – A sleepy old fishing village, and beach and surf hotspot with inexpensive budget accommodation. Head here if you just want to lay back, see the famous Playa Los Pescadores, and seek the secret beach party at 3 in the morning.

Other cities

 * – The border town with Brazil.
 * – The capital of the eponymous department, a key bus hub with a couple of small historical attractions.
 * – Another departmental capital, useful for bus connections but low on attractions.
 * – An unremarkable town, but with an old church that was built in colonial times.

Understand
Full of beaches, this region is extremely popular in the summer—many Montevideans have time-shares here.

By plane
Punta del Este Airport is in Maldonado and has a few commercial flights, mainly from Buenos Aires. The other option is to fly into Montevideo ; intercity buses from Montevideo to this region generally stop at the airport to pick up passengers.

By bus
Frequent buses are available from Montevideo; see the Tres Cruces Bus Terminal website for schedules. A few buses are also available from other parts of Uruguay.

International buses to Punta del Este are available from Porto Alegre and Florianópolis, Brazil. You can also take a bus to the Brazilian border town of Chuí, walk across the border to Chuy, and take a bus from there.

By car
The most important highways are the Interbalnearia, which connects Montevideo to Punta del Este; Route 10, which hugs the coast; and Route 9, which is a little further inland.

By boat
Cruise ships and yachts can dock at Punta del Este.

By bus
Depending on where you're trying to go, you might have direct buses multiple times a day or you might find yourself having to transfer on a route that does not run frequently. Maldonado near Punta del Este and Rocha are the most important hubs.

Eat
Bars and restaurants are what this region lives off, so you will not have any problem finding one.

Drink
Active nightlife can be found in decreasing intensity in the following cities/towns: Punta del Este, La Paloma, Cabo Polonio, Punta del Diablo, and Barra de Valizas.

Stay safe
This is generally a safe region—Brazilians come here on vacation to relax on the beach without the risk of crime they'd have to worry about at home. But watch out for pickpockets and petty thieves at the beach resorts, especially Punta del Este.

Go next

 * Central Interior – Rolling hills and wide-open ranches await.
 * Rio de la Plata – Back to the other half of coastal Uruguay, including lovely historic districts and humbler beaches.
 * Rio Grande do Sul – Cross the border at Chuy to experience the striking diversity and warm friendliness of Brazilian culture

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Atlantic County

Atlantic County is in the Shore region of New Jersey.

Cities

 * — Scenic and Victorian-esque historical town less than an hour away from Atlantic City, although also very modern. Bed & Breakfasts adorn the town and the local golf course is held in high esteem. Overall, a lovely town that many guides would gloss over.

 * — An ocean resort town from the 1800s, the city revived legalized gambling in the 1970s. The boardwalk remains a major attraction and is often packed on any summer weekend.
 * — South Jersey's best kept secret, Brigantine Beach is a beautiful pristine hideaway for families seeking a safe peaceful haven. This historical town, just minutes away from Atlantic City, is also very modern. Resorts adorn the town and the local golf course is held in high esteem. Overall, a lovely town that many guides would gloss over.
 * — Small picturesque city with character. Tree-lined streets with houses from the mid-1800s. Established in 1855. It has a small downtown with shops and restaurants.
 * — Small town distinguished as the "Blueberry Capital of the World".
 * — The oldest settlement in Atlantic County with a rich history.
 * — The oldest settlement in Atlantic County with a rich history.

By plane
Atlantic City International Airport

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Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada, also known as the Atlantic Provinces, consists of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in eastern Canada. The term the Maritimes is also used, but it does not include Newfoundland and Labrador since it originated before 1949 when Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada.

Generally rocky and forested with only relatively few small valleys and plains suitable for agriculture, this region was built on what could be pulled from the sea or the forest. This was true for the original indigenous inhabitants as well as the early European settlers, and right up to the twentieth century this was still a region of fisherman, lumberjacks, and miners. The communities that grew up here were small and isolated, and industrialization and urbanization only lightly touched most of the region, which meant that when the age of mass tourism arrived in the early-to- mid-20th century, there were plenty of "rustic" and "quaint" villages to see, but fewer good road or hotels. Today, however, tourism is one of the main industries here, which means that even in many very small towns quality accommodations and food are plentiful but also busy during high season (summer) and not as distinctly local as in years past, often being chain hotels and chain restaurants. And because of the climate, tourism here is based around a very short season indeed, with most visits happening in July and August.

Nevertheless, the region can be extremely rewarding to many kinds of visitors. Archeology and history buffs will find ancient indigenous sites, Viking settlements, early European outposts, huge reconstructed French fortresses and British citadels, tall ships still being built, and preserved historic fishing villages. Sport fishers and foodies will both have access to fresh daily catches of seafood pulled from cold, clean waters. Outdoor enthusiasts will find beaches and forests to explore, plenty of golfing, and some of the world's best whale watching. And for those interested in learning about authentic local cultures, this is perhaps North America's most interesting place because it is truly multicultural and varied. Although this region conjures up Celtic images for Canadians, on account of the Scottish and Irish heritage many people in this provinces, here each peninsula and valley has a distinct local heritage, drawing from indigenous (Mi'kmaq, Innu, and Inuit), European (English, French, Irish, Scottish and German), and even African-American and Jamaican sources.

Understand
This region is not very cohesive in terms of climate or landscapes: the warm, fruit-growing Annapolis Valley has little in common with the rocky coast of Nunatsiavut more than one thousand kilometers away. But two things make this region distinct from the rest of North America: the predominance of the sea and forests in the local culture and economy and a similar colonial history.

The term "Atlantic Canada" is still relatively new, having been adopted by Canadian bureaucrats following Newfoundland's entry into Canada in 1949. As such, there is an important distinction between the Atlantic Provinces, which include all four provinces, and the Maritimes: the Maritimes refer to the three Atlantic provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI. Maritimers and Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will be quick to point this out if someone confuses the two, but are quite forgiving regarding this confusion.

The distinct cultures and ways of life here are layered one on top of the other because of the waves of settlements (not always peaceful) and that have arrived here over the centuries. Although these people were not always strictly segregated from each other, there was a certain amount of separateness, if only because transportation was poor, and the region is more of a typically Canadian "mosaic" rather than a U.S.-style "melting pot".

Indigenous cultures and Vikings
The Atlantic Provinces have been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous peoples, the First Nations (formerly, but now rarely called "Indians") and the Inuit (formerly, but now rarely called "Eskimos"). When they Vikings arrived in "Vinland" (Newfoundland) around AD 1000 they encountered people they called Skraelings, but we do not know what they called themselves. When Europeans returned to Newfoundland 500 years later they found the Beothuk people, who later went extinct through a combination of European encroachment, disease, and the occasional bloodletting between the two populations.

The Mi'kmag (or "Micmac" in older spelling) are the confederacy (alliance of regional councils) that predominated in much of the Martimes when Europeans arrived, and who later also moved onto the island of Newfoundland.Their culture still survives today and they have separate communities called "reserves" across the three Maritime provinces and a presence in the cities and in Newfoundland as well. Places to learn about the Mi'kmaq include Membertou Heritage Park near Sydney and the Metepenagiag Heritage Park near Miramichi.

The Innu (a First Nation) and the unrelated Inuit both occupy much of Labrador, where they lived in relative isolation until recently. Though they were involved in the fur trade and were visited by missionaries (notably the Moravian church) their lands were not wanted for farming by European authorities and so they kept a nomadic hunting-and-gathering lifestyle until the 19th century. Today they continue to engage in hunting and fishing from permanent settlements and have an uneasy relationship with the mining and hydroelectric development going on in the area.

Acadia
Acadia (in French l'Acadie) was the name given by the French to a territory in northeastern North America, including parts of eastern Quebec, the Atlantic Provinces of Canada and modern-day New England stretching as far south as Philadelphia. Later, the territory was divided into the British colonies which were to become American states and Canadian provinces. The main base of operations in the later years of French military presence was at Louisbourg, where the government of Canada has reconstructed the fortress. The Acadians were expelled from the region by the British in 1755 during the French and Indian War. Many of these expelled Acadians found their way to Louisiana, becoming known as Cajuns, while others returned to their homeland. Acadians also re-settled on the Western Shore of Newfoundland and the town of Stephenville was still majority French-speaking in 1941 when an American military base was built there, completely changing the demographics of the place.

Today, Acadia refers to regions of Atlantic Canada with French roots, language, and culture. In the abstract, Acadia refers to the existence of a French culture on Canada’s east coast. Acadians have clung fiercely to their identity since their ancestors' return, and there are numerous historic sites and museums that will attest to this, such as the Acadian Museum of PEI near Summerside, and including two separate places named le Village historique Acadien ("the Historic Acadian Village") one in New Brunswick and one in Nova Scotia, as well as the National Historic Site at Grand-Pré.

the French and German protestants
Starting in 1750, around 2000 Protestant settlers from Germany and France landed in Halifax. They settled there in and nearby small villages, the most famous of which is Lunenburg, which developed into a prosperous fishing town and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

the New England Planters, the Loyalists, and the British veterans
After the French-speaking Acadians were expelled from most of Nova Scotia, there area was repopulated with settlers from the New England colonies to the South. At first they came just for the economic opportunity that came from the land (the Planters) but later many more came fleeing the American Revolutionary War (the Loyalists). They basis of much of the culture of southern Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick is this "new" New England culture. Important historic related places relate to the Loyalists include Loyalist House in Saint John, Tilley House in Gagetown and the Loyalist habitations at Kings Landing near Fredericton.

The Loyalist were later joined by settlers from Britain and Ireland, often ex-sailors and soldiers. Their lifestyle is preserved at places such as Ross Farm in the centre of Nova Scotia between Chester (Nova Scotia) and Wolfville.

the Black settlers
A small number of the Loyalists fleeing the U.S.A. brought Black slaves with them to the Loyal colonies. Black slaves who helped the British side during the American Revolutionary War were given freedom and evacuated with other Loyalists. And some Black freemen sided with the royal cause during the rebellion. As well, around 500 Jamaican Maroons were exiled to Nova Scotia in 1796. While many of these Black settlers later left (including to Sierra Leone) enough stayed to form the basis of distinct Black culture in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. There is a Black Cultural Centre near Halifax and a Black Loyalist Heritage Site in Shelburne (Nova Scotia).

the Scottish Highlanders
When poor farmers across the Scottish Highlands were ejected from their leased lands, many went to this region, and in particular Prince Edward Island and northern Nova Scotia including the island of Cape Breton. The first ship, the Hector, famously landed 200 of them on 15 September 1773 in Truro (Nova Scotia) in what would become a major wave into the area. Today Cape Breton is especially proud of its Gaelic roots and is home to the Highland Village museum and hosts the Celtic Colours festival each autumn. Gaels from Cape Breton also further spread this culture to Newfoundland, settling in the Codroy Valley in Western Newfoundland.

The West Country English and the Wexford Irish
Newfoundland's coastal culture is in large measure derived from England's West Country and County Wexford in Ireland, where many of the early settlers came from. Trepassey and the Irish Loop is, as the name suggests, one of the more Irish regions.

Music
The Atlantic region is famous for its traditional music, heavily influenced by the folk traditions of Western Europe, but with a distinctive local twist. Music is one of the main carriers of local ethnic cultures here, and it is possible to hear both French and Scots Gaelic songs sung, on Cape Breton Island for example, despite the overwhelming use of English in daily life.

Although Celtic influences are seen throughout the region, Newfoundland's music is distinct, incorporating much of the traditions of Irish and British sailors' and fishermen's sea shanties. Newfoundland's traditional music industry is at least as strong as that of Ireland, and groups like Great Big Sea have found mainstream success on "the mainland" (Canada).

Cities
While Atlantic Canada has been mostly a rural place steeped in natural resource economies, it is home to a number of historic cities that are central to the cultural life of the region.

 * -- the largest city in the Atlantic Provinces, a historic port city that serves as the region's economic centre on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia.
 * -- the most populated city in Cape Breton Island, a part of Nova Scotia.
 * -- the oldest incorporated city in Canada, as well as the second-largest city in New Brunswick.
 * -- New Brunswick's largest city and the only officially bilingual city in Canada, notable for its Franglais dialect and Acadian history (it was a centre in New Brunswick for Acadian Deportation by the British).
 * is the capital city of New Brunswick. It is situated on the St. John River and is a very clean and beautiful city.
 * -- the capital city of Prince Edward Island and the city where the Confederation of Canada was negotiated. The area also has Acadian history across the harbour in the settlement on Port La Joye.
 * -- one of the oldest cities in North America and the historic capital of the New World on the island of Newfoundland.

Other destinations

Atlantic Canada is full of interesting places found outside of its urban centers. Check out:

 * — separating New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, boasts the World's highest tides
 * — UNESCO World Heritage Site, north of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
 * — Site of an ancient Viking settlement, the earliest European settlement in North America, dating from 1000 A.D., in the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador
 * — a scenic and historic Nova Scotia fishing community with picturesque ocean views and the world's most photographed lighthouse. Look for the metallic plaques melded into the rocks warning all who walk on the rocks that danger is imminent from crashing waves. There is a souvenir shop near the lighthouse for the usual run-of-the-mill mementos. The township of Peggy's Cove is a delight for photographers - even amateurs will have an easy time taking poster-worthy pictures.
 * — historic wooden covered bridges, river ferries, falls, as well as artist studios and historic sites
 * — petroglyphs, canoeing, sandy beaches, and many species of birds
 * — covers much of the central north coast around Cavendish and area, including "Green Gables" and other sites related to the Anne of Green Gables books and their author, Lucy Maud Montgomery

Talk
While the people of the Atlantic Provinces predominantly speak English and French, there are regional dialects of these languages that can throw off the average Central Canadian tourist, not to mention those from abroad.

Some rural communities in the Maritime Provinces have unique vernacular expressions unfamiliar to tourists. For example, "some fine" means "very good". Such expressions will not hamper a tourist's understanding of locals, but it may be a noticeable feature in certain areas. Not limited to Atlantic Canada, some of these expressions can be found in neighbouring US states.

Acadian French
Acadian French (le français acadien) is a dialect of French spoken by the Acadians in the Canadian Maritimes provinces. Like other Canadian French dialects, it diverged from the French of France about 400 years ago at the time of the French colonization of the Americas, and sounds different to visiting Francophones. Acadians and francophones from Quebec can understand each other with little difficulty.

Newfoundland English, French, and Irish
In Newfoundland, another dialect of English is found in combination with any number of local variations. It is often noted that a Newfoundlander can give away his or her home town simply by speaking. In some areas, an Irish lilt can be heard, while in other areas it may not be present.

A few Newfoundland English expressions you may encounter:
 * Where you to?: Where are you? (also used to ask 'How are you?')
 * Stay where you're to.: Don't leave.
 * Stay where you're to 'til I comes where you're at.: Wait there for me.
 * Flat on the back with that!: An expression of approval, male speaker
 * Flat on the back for that!: An expression of approval, female speaker
 * b'y (pronounced bye): boy, guy, man, friend (sometimes used in a general way to include males and females)

Though Newfoundland English is alive and well, Newfoundland Irish is extinct and Newfoundland French very nearly so. Newfoundland Irish was a dialect of the Irish language specific to the island of Newfoundland and was widely spoken until the mid-20th century. It was very similar to the accent heard in the southeast of Ireland, due to mass immigration from the counties Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Cork. Newfoundland is the only place outside Europe with its own distinctive name in the Irish language, Talamh an Éisc, literally "Land of Fish". Newfoundland French is distinct from other Canadian dialects including Quebec French and Acadian French and was deliberately discouraged by the government through the 20th century; today it holds on for dear life with a few hundred speakers clustered in the Port au Port Peninsula.

By plane
Largest airports in the region:
 * Charlottetown
 * Fredericton
 * Halifax (main international airport in the region)
 * Moncton
 * Saint John
 * St. John's

By train

 * Operates The Ocean service connecting Halifax and Montreal, Quebec with three trips per direction per week. The trip takes 22 hours.

By ferry
Ferry service is available from Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island to Pictou, Nova Scotia, and from Port aux Basques, Newfoundland to North Sydney, Nova Scotia.

See

 * Historical recreations at the Halifax Citadel or Fortress Louisbourg
 * World's highest tides at Fundy National Park on the Bay of Fundy
 * Anne of Green Gables' house at Prince Edward Island National Park on PEI
 * Alexander Graham Bell's house at Baddeck, Nova Scotia
 * A coal mine under the ocean floor at Sydney, Nova Scotia
 * The Viking archeological site of L'anse Aux Meadows, NL
 * The iconic Hopewell Rocks outside of Moncton, NB

Do

 * Eat a "church basement lobster supper" in PEI
 * Join the "Order of Good Cheer" in Annapolis Royal, NS
 * Golf the historic course at St. Andrews, NB
 * Watch a production of Anne of Green Gables in Charlottetown, PEI
 * Go to the Ripley's Believe it or Not Odditorium in Cavendish, PEI
 * Go deep-sea cod fishing just about anywhere in the region
 * Go whale watching just about anywhere
 * Go iceberg hunting off Newfoundland
 * Drive the scenic Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island, NS
 * Go fly fishing on the Miramichi River upriver from Miramichi, NB

Eat
The whole region is famous for its seafood. The clam chowder is to die for and the mussels are legendary. Nova Scotia is famous for its scallops and lobsters; PEI for mussels, oysters and lobsters; Newfoundland for "fish" (always refers to cod) and seal-flipper pie (yes, made from flippers of seals). The local cuisine is marked by the origins of the population, French for the Acadians (e.g. scallops severed "coquille St. Jacques"), and British and Irish for the English-speakers (e.g. hodge-podged vegetables).

Drink
When out at a pub enjoying the scene, the usual Canadian mass-market beers are available, but local specialties may be found as well. In Nova Scotia try an Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale and in New Brunswick reach for Moosehead Lager. All four provinces in the region each have several excellent craft breweries: for example, PEI has 5 independent craft breweries from tip-to-tip with a total population of 150,000.

In Newfoundland the drink they try to force on tourists in called "screech". This is a high-proof rum from Jamaica that is the province's unofficial national drink. The drink goes back the days of the British Empire, when sailing ships full of salted codfish from Newfoundland would sail down to Jamaica and return home with a cargo of rum. Be careful when trying this, it is very strong!

Fruit wines are made in all four provinces (e.g., blueberry, strawberry), while Nova Scotia and New Brunswick also make grape wines.

Stay safe
Since most tourist destinations in the region are rural, crime is less of a threat than getting lost. The weather can turn ugly quickly, so be prepared. Moose are a huge member of the deer family (called "elk" in Europe), and are a common hazard on the roads.

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The neighbouring province of Quebec offers an immersion in a unique French-speaking culture, while just to the south there is the charm of the New England region of the United States. Both are accessible by ferry or road.

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Atlantic Seaboard

The Atlantic Seaboard is the western region of the Cape Peninsula of South Africa.

Cities

 * and — a great combination of restaurants, bars, amenities, accommodation and a fantastic beach, all very close to each other
 * — some of the most expensive residential property in South Africa
 * — a little harbour village that is a suburb of Cape Town
 * — its long, wide, sandy beach stretches along the coast to Kommetjie
 * — a popular spot for surfing
 * — a little harbour village that is a suburb of Cape Town
 * — its long, wide, sandy beach stretches along the coast to Kommetjie
 * — a popular spot for surfing

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Wikivoyage:Joke articles/Atlantis

Atlantis is in the Atlantic Ocean. Literally.

Cities

 * Bensalem - the largest city, founded by Sir Francis Bacon. The sign says the city is where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendour, piety and public spirit" are the norms of the local residents. It's a load of crock. Salomon's House is worth a visit, though.

Understand
Atlantis is a unique destination on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It is governed by President Poseidon.

History
Atlantis allegedly sunk to the bottom of the ocean when the classified Eureka!-project led by Archimedes went horribly wrong. It is also rumored that the New World Order had something to do with that event. Among the first visitors was the Greek philosopher Plato.

Talk
The official language is Ancient Greek, but major world languages are spoken in establishments aimed at tourists.

Get in
To get in to Atlantis you will need a valid visa and diving equipment. The most difficult part is knowing where to go, as Atlantis is not marked on regular maps.

By submarine
Some submarines are known to transport visitors to and from Atlantis. Prices are, however in the same class with tickets to space.

By plane
Atlantis International Airport is connected by regular flights from Bermuda operated by Triangle Airlines and Oceanic Airlines. The return ticket will, however be virtually impossible to get. There are also non-stop flights from Mount Olympus.

By train
Atlantis Train Station is served by 5000mph maglev trains coming from New York and London via the Transatlantic Tunnel. From London's Kings Cross Station, take the train from Platform 9 ¾. From New York Grand Central Station, trains leave from the "secret" sub-basement known as M42.

By diving
The backpacker's alternative - cheap and reliable. If you take your own sail boat it'll be very cheap.

By teleport
Cheap as free! Just close your eyes and wish really hard. Next thing you know you are there!

By ruby slippers
Close your eyes, click your heels. Then just keep saying "There is no place like home, there's no place like home..."

By subway
Thousands of years ago, Atlantis was renowned for its cutting-edge mass transit system, but centuries of neglect, mismanagement, and extensive use have taken their toll. Vehicles are noisy and break down on a regular basis, the interiors are crowded, and the drivers can be very rude. On top of that, with recent budget cuts the fares keep rising. But the system is extensive and will eventually get you where you need to go.

By car
Traffic is surprisingly light, given that road blockages can be cleared by just swimming up and over. Seahorse carriages are available, but are expensive and more of a tourist attraction than a legitimate way to get around.

See

 * Ancient Greek architecture - from palaces to amphitheaters, well preserved.
 * Panposeidium - the presidential palace. President Poseidon greets the residents from the balcony every Thursday at noon. On Atlantis's independence day the beautiful national anthem is played by the original British compositors in the front of Panposeidium. You should definitely not miss this if you happen to be in town then.
 * Marine species - Atlantis is a real paradise for Marine biologists.

Do

 * Under the Sea Boogie - The Annual Dance held in November, providing folks with a good way to get down!
 * Mermaid Hunting - Well, that's pretty much self-explanatory...
 * Thermal Tubs - Atlantis is known for some real good natural spa therapy. Ask any local where the 24/7 hot tubs. Be sure not to jump in the one that's boiling.

Buy

 * Real estate can be acquired cheaply in Atlantis, as the subprime housing collapse has left many mortgages underwater.

Eat
The local delicacies include fish in various forms. Mc Donald's also recently opened a restaurant at Plato Boulevard 1. There are also, naturally, a number of Subway franchises in Atlantis.

Drink
Food production depends heavily on fishing and so does the beverage production. Try the national drink: cod liver oil!

Don't Drink
Excessive consumption of sea water will lead to death by drowning.

Stay safe
Crime is non-existent, but it is always good to have your wits about you. Also, don't forget that you are under water.

Connect

 * Tap into the Atlantis Watergate Hotel for quick (but buggy) network access. Waterlogged fax and e-mail is a click away.

Get out

 * Before you run out of air.
 * Take a guided tour to the nearby Bikini Bottom

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Atlas

If you're searching for a particular geographical place, you're probably looking for one or both of the following articles:

 * Atlas Mountains - a mountain range in North Africa, spanning Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia
 * High Atlas (part of the Atlas Mountains) - a mountain range in Morocco

Otherwise, you might be looking for an article similar to the one written for maps.

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Atmore

Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama.

Get in
When traveling on Interstate 65, take the exit onto AL-21 and head south until you've eventually reached the town.

Events

 * Mayfest occurs on the first Saturday in May at Tom Byrne Park, celebrating with sports events, arts and crafts and a variety of food along with many different forms of entertainment, including a Beautiful Baby Contest and a Pooch Parade.
 * Old-Time Fiddlers' Convention — held on the third Saturday in July to compete for prizes in the fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bands and vocals division where musicians come all over the state.
 * A Taste of the South — Held annually at Heritage Park in September, the event is an evening of entertainment and local food from the area's best chefs.
 * Williams Station Day — Held the fourth Saturday of October, Williams Station Day celebrates Atmore's history beginning in 1866 as Williams Station. The event includes an arts and crafts show, an old time fiddlers' tent, professional entertainment, a model train show, and sugar cane mill.
 * Poarch Creek Indian Pow-wow — The local Poarch Creek Indians host an authentic Thanksgiving annually. Visitors enjoy turkey, dressing, and roasted corn as dancers from many tribes gather to compete. Over 100 booths display arts and crafts, quilts and other keepsakes of the Creek Indian culture.

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Atocha

Atocha is a mining town of about 10,000 people in Potosí, Bolivia.

Get in
Either by train from Uyuni/Oruro, or from Tupiza/Villazon, or by bus from Uyuni or Tupiza. The latter options offers much more scenery, well above 4000 m.

Get around
All walkable.

See
Just suck in the atmosphere of a genuine Bolivian mining gulch. No tourists here.
 * Atocha Vieja (Old Atocha) is 3 km away. From the current town following the road to Quechisla on the banks of the Atocha River, it is surrounded by the Calvario Punta, Chaupi Añawi, and Panteón Punta hills; at whose summit ancestral customs are carried out. Its origin dates from the colonial era. The old community has a square in the center. There is a stone and adobe pedestal 8 m high. In the colonial period it was considered as a symbol of justice; at its peak the heads of the executed were displayed on it. The square is surrounded by old lots, rustic stone and adobe houses roofed with straw. There is a church in the colonial style.
 * San Vicente: The well-known American gunmen Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, who came to the community of San Vicente seeking refuge, were executed in this town.
 * Ancient mines: The different galleries and offices that used to belong to the Bolivian Mining Corporation are preserved, there are winches appearing level after level. Later, you will have to climb 14 flights of stairs, each measuring 7 meters long, making a total of 84 meters high. Following the route you can see generatira, which were the twins used in the Titanic, which distributed energy to the Aramayo minesas. You can see the technological advances of the colonial era that are part of the Telamayu Mining Museum.

Eat
Many small eateries.

Sleep
Several simple inns.

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Atoka

Atoka is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma.

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Atrani

Atrani is on the Amalfi Coast, just 700 meters away from the more famous Amalfi. It is the smallest comune in Southern Italy.

Understand
Atrani was founded by the ancient Roman aristocracy, and later became the residence of the upper crust of society in the Republic of Amalfi. Unfortunately, the town lost importance as a result of invasions by the Normans and Pisans.

Atrani is a small fishing town today.

The town is located between the Civita Hill and Aureo Hill. Atrani is along the valley of the river Dragone, named for a legend saying there once was a terrible dragon that would breathe fire and would hide himself there.

Though it is part of the Amalfi Coast, it is the only town along the coast to preserve intact its antique, traditional characteristics.

The initial houses face the beach directly. They are grouped around the square and move around the church of San Salvatore and the marble fountain before going up towards the valley and climbing along the rocky mountain and crossing the gardens and the lemon fields. Atrani is isolated from automobile traffic because it is protected by its antique houses with flowered balconies. The central square of Atrani leads directly to the beach and the sea by crossing an antique passageway created to save boats from sea storms.

Climate
Atrani has a Mediterranean climate, with mild and rainy winters and summers that are moderately hot, very sunny and almost never foggy.

See

 * Church of San Salvatore de' Birecto: Built in the 10th century, the church has a square plan with front porch and is divided into three naves with barrel vaults. It used to face west with an entrance in Via Arte della Lana. In the Baroque period the current facade was built with the clock, the staircase and atrium. At the time of the Amalfi Republic, the church was the palace chapel where they were crowned the suchi and where they deposited their ashes. The oldest pieces in the church are a tombstone of the 14th century, depicting the noble lady Atranese Filippa Napolitano and a marble slab of the 12th century, depicting two peacocks. The peacock, sacred to Juno, was revered by many Eastern peoples as a symbol of vanity and pride, well represented by the people and goods of Amalfi. The peacocks are also a symbol of resurrection. Doors of bronze, made in 1087, were donated to the church by the noble Atranese Viarecta Pantaleon. The door is divided into tiles of depicted scenes, containing the image of Christ, the Madonna and some saints. It is now housed in the church of Santa Maria Maddalena.
 * Church of the Immaculate Conception: Next to the church of San Salvatore de' Birecto, It consists of a single nave with a barrel vault. The main altar in polychrome marble is facing west, in contrast to the medieval model. Embedded in the wall there is a Roman cinerary urn used as a water reservoir. The bronze doors of the church of San Salvatore de' Birecto were made for this church.
 * Collegiate Church of St. Mary Magdalene Penitent (Santa Maria Maddalena): Collegiate Church of St Mary Magdalene was founded in 1274 on the ruins of a medieval fortress on the initiative of Atrani. Over time the church has undergone considerable restoration. In 1669, the sacristy was equipped with an external counter. In 1753, as the population grew the church was enlarged and expanded. It was during this work that the fortress was demolished in order to free up additional space. The church is decorated with two transepts. One ceiling is covered externally with tiles; the other has a flat roof. There are numerous statues and paintings placed in various side chapels: "The Madonna" shepherdess (famous sculpture of 1789) and "The Incredulity of St. Thomas" (work of the 16th-century Salerno Andrea Sabatini). The facade of the church is considered "the only example of Rococo on the Amalfi Coast". The terrace of the sacristy overlooks the Gulf of Salerno as the Belvedere of Villa Cimbrone. The bell tower, with its brown tuff, is reminiscent of the Madonna del Carmine in Naples.
 * Church of San Michele Arcangelo ("Camposantino"): This is St. Michael's Outside the Walls because it is located outside the ancient walls of the city, near the North Gate, bordering Ravello. It was built between the 11th and 12th centuries. It is reached via a flight of stairs and at the top there is the bell tower. The interior of the church is trapezoidal and shows the sloping walls of the rock. The church was used as a cemetery until 1927, and was a mass grave during the plague of 1656. The altar was created in the Baroque style and is a painting of Cretella dated 1930, depicting the Holy Warrior. To the left of the altar, a staircase leads to a small chapel, very similar to the chapel in the abbey of Santa Maria Oleari.
 * Torre dello Ziro: The fortress is on the Monte Aureo, overlooking the town of Amalfi and Atrani and is located on the territory of Scala. The date of construction is unknown, but may have been in the 15th century. The structure, flanked by bastions and turrets, was made in conjunction with another castle on the north, near Pontoon. The ruins of this castle can still be seen.
 * Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Built in 1601, the church's façade is quite simple, though bell-tower built in Moorish style is valuable. The interior is decorated in Baroque style, consisting of a single nave with a barrel vault. On the altar is a 15th-century fresco depicting the Madonna. The building houses a Nativity scene, set up during the holiday season, whose characters are faithful reproductions of Atrani men and women during this period. The location and size of the statues are directly proportional to the wealth represented: they were in fact the same people who commissioned and paid the characters.
 * Cave and House of Masaniello
 * Church of Santa Maria del Bando: This church was built in the 10th century on top of Mount Aureo. Restoration was carried out between the 12th and 13th centuries and therefore it has motifs typical of that era. The church has a single nave with a small sacristy. The floor was constructed in the 19th century, with square tiles with geometric patterns, from the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. The church is so named because legend tells that the Virgin pardoned a man, who was banished unjustly and sentenced to be hanged. The incident is depicted in the fresco above the altar, which depicts the Madonna and Child on the left and a man about to be hanged. Inside the building is preserved cinerary urn of white marble, dating from the Julio-Claudian dynasty, belonged to a freedman of Claudius or Nero. The inscription of the urn testifies to the liberation that an imperial freedman, a noble of the royal family, granted to a woman who therefore, it is often assumed, has become her master's wife (a custom particularly common in the period between Augustus and Marcus Aurelius).
 * Grotto of the Saints: Below and not far from the Tower of Ziro is the Grotto of the Saints. It is a small natural cave, which opens onto a terrace planted with lemon trees. Its perimeter is an irregular quadrilateral and the walls are decorated with Byzantine-style frescoes, dating from the 12th century and depicting the four Evangelists. This cave is what remains of the Benedictine monastery of Saints Quirico and Giuditta male, founded in 986 by Archbishop Leo I.

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Atsugi

Atsugi (厚木) is a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Generally known as a commuter city, Atsugi does have a few local attractions.

Although the name Atsugi is also synonymous with the name of the United States Navy Base, the base is actually in the neighboring communities of Ayase and Yamato.

Tourist information site
The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated Google Translate.

By plane
As a major commuter town, Atsugi has direct limousine bus links to both Haneda and Narita airports, which may be easier compared to a combination of trains. Buses are operated by Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu and partner companies.
 * Seven daily return trips to/from Narita Airport (2 hr 15 min from Terminal 1, ¥3650).
 * Twelve daily return trips to/from Haneda Airport (1 hr 15 min from International Terminal/Terminal 3, ¥1600).

To reach Atsugi by train from Narita Airport, travel into Shinjuku and change to the Odakyu Railway (see below). From Haneda, you can reach Atsugi in about 80 min by taking the Keikyu Line Airport Express to Yokohama, the Sotetsu Line to Ebina, and finally the Odakyu Railway (¥790).

By train
The main train station is Hon-Atsugi (本厚木駅), situated on the Odakyu Railway between Tokyo and Odawara. Commuter trains from Shinjuku take 50-60 min and cost ¥510. From Odawara, a stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen, local Odakyu trains take about 40 min and cost ¥470. The limited express Romancecar trains with reserved seating stop at Hon-Atsugi 1-2 times per hour, shaving some time off the journey but requiring an additional surcharge of ¥570 and ¥520 respectively.

By car
Atsugi is served by Atsugi Interchange on the Tomei Expressway. There is also expressway access to the south at Atsugi-Minami Interchange, on the section of the Shin-Tomei Expressway that links the Tomei and Ken-Ō Expressways.

Go next

 * Kiyokawa
 * Aikawa
 * Sagamihara
 * Zama
 * Yamato
 * Ebina
 * Ayase
 * Isehara
 * Hiratsuka

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Attica

Attica is a region of Greece on the Aegean Sea, historically correspondent with the territory of Athens when it was a City-State in the times of Ancient Greece.

Towns

 * is the city where most visitors enter the country and the centre of many major museums, archaeological sites, and other attractions, as well as the major national transportation hub.
 * — a suburb in Athens urban area.
 * — a seaside area redeveloped for the 2004 Summer Olympics
 * — the chief port of Athens, part of its urban area, will figure in most visitors' itineraries as the major ferry port, though it also has an interesting museum and a few other attractions
 * — municipality which is part of Athens' urban area
 * has been developed as a third ferry port and also offers some local attractions
 * — the town after which the sporting event was named
 * is an alternate port of Athens that services south Evia, some Cycladic islands and Crete
 * — the southernmost point of Athens metropolitan area and Attica peninsula
 * — the southernmost point of Athens metropolitan area and Attica peninsula

Other destinations

 * and the Airport

Understand
Attica is a peninsula, at the southernmost point of central Greece, sticking out into the Aegean Sea. The Attica region is, in an official sense, the peninsula with the island section. Mainland Attica is correspondent with the Athens metropolitan area. Its population is about 4 million people. The region is physically divided from Boeotia by the -long Kithairon mountain range, to the north. The peninsula is separated by mountains into the plains of Pedia, Mesogeia, and Thriasia. The mountains include Hymettus, the eastern portion of Geraneia, Parnitha, Aigaleo and the Penteli mountains. To the north, it is bordered by the Boeotian plain and to the west it is bordered by Corinth. The Saronic Gulf lies to the south and the island of Euboea lies off the north coast. Athens' first and only large reservoir was opened in the 1920s called Lake Marathon Since that time, it has been Attica's largest lake. Forests cover the area around Parnitha, around Hymettus and into the northeast and the north in the hills and the mountains, except for the mountaintops, but the mountains to the west and the south are grassy, desolate or forested.

The great history of Greece is connected with Athens, where the notion of democracy was invented.

Talk

 * Please see this section at the country level for a full discussion

Get in
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

By rail
The Athens suburban rail network (Proastiakos Athens) covers a large part of the region.

See
Athens is the starting point for exploring Ancient Greek history, from the archaeological sites of the Acropolis, the Roman Forum and the Temple of Olympuan Zeus to the National Archaeological Museum and dozens of other museums and art galleries, history is everywhere.

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Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni

The Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni is a municipality in Attica, the historic region of Athens city-state. It is part of Athens' urban area.

Go next
Nearby interesting areas in the direction to Sounio are Agia Marina, Anavyssos, Saronida, Lagonissi, Palaia Fokaia, Sounio

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Attingal

Attingal is a town in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala State, India.

It is the second biggest town in Thiruvananthapuram District. Headquarters of Chiyrinkil Taluk. National Highway (NH47) is passing through this town. It is the main stop between Thiruvananthapuram and Quilon (Kollam). This place also had a historic movement, Attingal Revolution was the first revolution against the British East India Company. This place is also well known for private education.

Get in
Trivandrum Airport (TRV) 35 km. Has excellent bus services covering the entire Kerala state.

Railway station, Chyrinkil 5 km, or Varkala 15 km.

Good bus services to Trivandrum, Varkala, Nedumangad, Venjaramoodu, Nilamel, Kottarakara, Oyur, Anchal, Punalur, Sabarimala, Chyrinkil, Quilon, Kilimanoor, Kallamblam, Paripally, Paravur, Kalakkode, Kappil, Madavoor-pallikal, Nagaroor, Karatte, Kadakkal, Kallara, Parrapil, Koduvazhannur, Madathra, Kizhekeneylla, Njarilkonm, Chadyamangalam, Kottayam, Idduki, Munnar, Ernakulam, Kannur, Calicut, Palghat, Nellayitil, Pathanamthitta, Trichur, Malappuram, Kanyakumari.Vakkom

Get around
Plenty of taxis and cheaper auto rickshaws (threewheelers).

See
Varkala Beach, Hindu temples, akatumuri lagoon, backwaters, Anjengo (Anchuteng) Fort, sandmining at Poompara in near vicinity

Do
Shop, sightseeing marketplace, Sarkara Bagavathy temple at Chyrinkil around 3 miles away, June to September is rainy move with umbrella. Visit Government Homeopathy Hospital.

Buy
shopping complexes, products imported from middle east, particularly, Dubai.

Eat
Vegetarian and non-veg hotels from 6AM to 10PM.

Drink
Bars, beer parlour (government owned), cooldrink, cafes aplenty.

Sleep
Descent AC/non-AC rooms are available at the many hotels in town.

Camp facility and vehicle drive-in at near varkala beach side, contact 09446663147 in India.

Connect
Office of SP/ Asst commissioner Kerala Police Attingal for foreigner's inquiries.

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Attleboro

Attleboro is a city of 46,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts on the border with Rhode Island. It has several museums, a major Catholic shrine, and a steampunk festival.

History
Attleboro used to be called the “Jewelry Capital of the World” because of the presence of numerous jewelry manufacturers. It was founded in 1634 under the name of Attleborough, after the English town of the same name where the founders had lived.

Cumberland (Rhode Island) and North Attleborough were part of Attleborough until the voted in a referendum in 1884 to separate. The town was renamed Attleboro in 1914.

Get in
Attleboro is about 10 miles (16 km) west of Taunton, the same distance to Providence, 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Fall River, and 39 miles (63 km) south of Boston.

By car
Interstate 95

Activities

 * Swimming The Recreation Department provides their services to three city-owned pools that are open to go to:
 * Swimming The Recreation Department provides their services to three city-owned pools that are open to go to:

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Attractions

Many travellers seek out landmarks for travel photography or things to see such as architecture, museums and art galleries, botanical gardens, caves, castles, temples, theme parks, cathedrals and historic monuments.

Go
To avoid crowds, go to popular attractions as early in the morning as you can. Well-known attractions like the Roman Forum in Rome or Fushimi Inari Temple in Kyoto will be really crowded in the middle of the day, but if you arrive first thing in the morning when the other tourists are just waking up, you'll have much more peace and quiet while you explore. Not to mention better photo opportunities without other people getting in the way.

Cultural landmarks

 * See also cultural attractions

 * Architecture and novelty architecture
 * Archaeological sites and ghost towns
 * Lighthouses
 * Literary travel and historical travel
 * Museums
 * Pioneer villages
 * Nuclear and military tourism
 * Old towns
 * Religious sites
 * Spas
 * UNESCO Creative Cities
 * Zoos

Natural wonders

 * See also natural attractions

 * Hot springs
 * National parks in various regions
 * Northern Lights and the Midnight sun
 * Solar eclipses
 * UNESCO World Heritage List, Geoparks Network and Biosphere Reserves
 * Volcanoes
 * Waterfalls
 * Whale watching and wildlife watching

Records
Records are things to be broken — they're the "firsts" in everything. This guide covers any records that can be tied to a particular place, including geographical records and man-made, developmental records.

For basically everything on Earth, there's a record: there is always going to be one northernmost point of land, one tallest building, and one hottest temperature ever reached. Such record-breaking points are scattered around the earth, and all they need is someone to find them. However, huge numbers of record-breaking locations have been discovered.

Therefore, records — especially world records — are often tourist destinations. This has become particularly true thanks to the Guinness Book of Records.

Record-breaking places

 * The Developmental records article is about man-made, record-breaking structures. Divided into categories based on cities, buildings, transportation, and "northernmost and southernmost".
 * The Geographical records article is about record-breaking physical features. Divided into categories based on northernmost and southernmost points, elevation, most remote points, and bodies of water.
 * The Weather records article is about places where weather records have been broken.

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Atwater

There's more than one place called Atwater:

United States of America

 * Atwater (California) - a city in Merced County, in the San Joaquin Valley region of California
 * Atwater (Georgia)
 * Atwater (Illinois)
 * Atwater (Minnesota)
 * Atwater (Wisconsin)
 * Atwater (Ohio) - A Township in southeast Portage County, in Northeast Ohio.
 * Atwater Village - in the city of Los Angeles

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Atwater (California)

Atwater is a city in Merced County, California.

By car
Atwater is located along California State Route 99 allowing access to Atwater from Fresno to the south and Sacramento to the north.

Go next
Fresno- 99 South. About 1 hour 10 minutes away.

Yosemite National Park- 99 South to 140 East. About 2 hours away.

Sacramento- 99 North. About 2 hours away.

San Francisco- 99 North to 120 West to 5 South to 205 West to 580 West to 80 West. About 2 1/2 hours to 4 hours away, depending on traffic.

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Atwater (Ohio)

Atwater is a township in southeast Portage County.

Get in
SR 244, which runs east and west across most of Ohio, and SR 183, which runs from Ravenna to Carroll County intersect in Atwater.

From Interstate 76, take the Edinburg exit, go northwest on SR 14, to SR 183 South.

From SR 44 take SR 224 east in Randolph.

Sleep
There is one campground in Atwater, but no hotels or inns. Nearby Alliance or Kent would be your best bet for lodging.

Go next

 * Akron
 * Youngstown

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Atyrau

Atyrau is at the northern end of the Caspian sea in Kazakhstan.

Understand
The wooden fort at the mouth of the Yaik River was founded in 1645 as Nizhny Yaitzky Gorodok (literally, Lower Yaik Fort) by the Russian trader Gury Nazarov. The fort was plundered by Cossacks, leading the Guriev family to rebuild it in stone (1647–62). The fort gradually lost its strategic significance and was demolished in 1810. Between 1708 and 1992 the city was known as Guriev. The city began growing in 1930s when a fish cannery was constructed and the Balykshi housing area. Later, a lot of industrial plants were transplanted here during World War II. An oil- and gas-processing plant was constructed and a housing district, Zhilgorodok. In October 1991, the Guriev city administration decided to rename it Atyrau. In Kazakh language the word “atyrau” means the place where river flows into sea. Atyrau city was founded on the bank of the river, but today it is 25–30 km from the river.

By train
Atyrau is an important railway station, and has daily, or bi-daily, connections with many Kazakh cities, except for the northwest (including Astana). International rail connections include Tashkent/Saratov, Moscow/Dushanbe and Astrakhan (20-hr train).

By bus
There are also daily international buses to Astrakhan.

By plane

See

 * Atyrau Regional Museum, Bauyrzhan Momyshuly St, from ukuleles to little yurt-like things, discover what made Atyrau Atyrau, and just to the west is the Atyrau Art Museum.
 * Museum of Military Vehicle, Vladimir Street 28, find this mostly outdoor exhibit next to the Fantasy World with its big ferris wheel, come see all the artillery here in Victory Park.
 * Aktau Paleontology Museum, Mukhtar Auezov Ave, a natural history museum that borders the Retro Park with some cool statuary and rotunda along an oxbow of the Ural River. But perhaps even more compelling is the somewhat Golden Gate-looking bridge to the west that has some acclaim for being one of the longest pedestrian bridges around.
 * Aktau Paleontology Museum, Mukhtar Auezov Ave, a natural history museum that borders the Retro Park with some cool statuary and rotunda along an oxbow of the Ural River. But perhaps even more compelling is the somewhat Golden Gate-looking bridge to the west that has some acclaim for being one of the longest pedestrian bridges around.

Go next

 * Saraidzhuk, remnants of a medieval city dating all the way back to the 1200s reportedly, 50km north of Atyrau.

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Auburn

There is more than one place called Auburn:

Australia

 * Auburn (Australia) - a town in Australia.

United States of America

 * Auburn (Alabama) - a city in Alabama.
 * Auburn (California) - a town in California.
 * Auburn (Indiana) - a town in Indiana.
 * Auburn (Kentucky) - a town in Kentucky.
 * Auburn (Maine) - a city in Maine.
 * Auburn (Massachusetts) - a town in Massachusetts.
 * Auburn (New Hampshire) - a town in New Hampshire.
 * Auburn (New York) - a small city New York.
 * Auburn (Washington) - a town in Washington.

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Auburn (Alabama)

Auburn is in the River Heritage region of Alabama, and home to Auburn University in downtown Auburn. During the university's home football games, the town fills up with thousands of alumni and college football fans for a weekend of tailgating.

By plane
Most people traveling to Auburn fly into either Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA or Birmingham International Airport  in Birmingham, AL, both of which are about 120 miles away.

The nearest commercial airports are Columbus Metropolitan Airport in Columbus, GA or Montgomery Dannelly Field  in Montgomery, AL. Both are about 50 miles from Auburn.

By train
There is no passenger train service to Auburn.

By car
Auburn is accessible from Interstate 85, which runs four miles south of Auburn.
 * I-85, providing access to Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL. Exits 51 (College Street) and 57 (Glenn Avenue) provide the most convenient access to Auburn.
 * US-29, providing access to Troy and points south.
 * US-280, providing access to Birmingham, AL. It is fastest to take AL-147 from US-280 into Auburn, as US-280 continues to Opelika.

By foot
Downtown Auburn is easily traversable on foot. The sidewalks and pedestrian crossings in and near downtown are heavily utilized by Auburn's student population which means that cars will often stop if they see a pedestrian waiting at a crosswalk. However, the further one gets from downtown, the greater the distances become. Eventually, you will need to reconcile yourself to using a car or bicycle.

Areas outside of Downtown and north Auburn, especially areas along South College and Wire Road, lack sidewalks and pedestrian crossings and are not suitable for pedestrian traffic.

By bicycle
Bicycles are a common method of transportation in Auburn, allowing one to cover longer distances than when on foot. Most areas in Auburn can be reached by a short bike ride of any other point. Auburn was voted a "bicycle friendly city" by the league of American Bicyclists because of the city's bike plan, bike lanes, and advocacy efforts. Both the City of Auburn and Auburn University have established bicycle committees.

Auburn City Police will occasionally cite bicyclists for riding on the sidewalk. In Auburn (like the rest of the U.S.), bikes are considered traffic just like cars, though drivers will often ignore bicyclists. Be aware of your surroundings.

By transit
TigerTransit provides transportation services exclusively for Auburn University students and faculty, and is not accessible to people unaffiliated with the university.

Phenix City Express provides transportation services to the general public during football gamedays.

By car
Cars are the most popular form of transport in and around Auburn. Traffic can be bad during short periods of time near downtown Auburn. Parking can also be difficult to find near downtown Auburn at certain times of the day. On Friday and Saturday of home football game weekends, traffic and parking are particularly bad.

Visitors are advised to pay close attention to any notices concerning the towing of unauthorized vehicles. Towing notices are enforced on a regular basis. In particular, towing from apartment complexes may occur at any time of the day or night.

Car Rental Companies include:

See

 * Eagle's Nest, on top of Haley Center on the Auburn University campus. The highest point in Lee County provides a fantastic view of campus and the surrounding countryside. Can only be accessed by Auburn University Student Recruiters and War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, so take a campus tour starting from the Upper Quad.
 * Spring Villa, 1474 Co Rd 148, Opelika. An antebellum home in Spring Villa Park.
 * Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, Park Rd in Opelika Municipal Park.
 * Museum of East Alabama, 121 S 9th St, Opelika. Small museum covering history of the region, including Opelika's railroad origins and lawless era. +1 334-749-2751
 * Spring Villa, 1474 Co Rd 148, Opelika. An antebellum home in Spring Villa Park.
 * Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, Park Rd in Opelika Municipal Park.
 * Museum of East Alabama, 121 S 9th St, Opelika. Small museum covering history of the region, including Opelika's railroad origins and lawless era. +1 334-749-2751
 * Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, Park Rd in Opelika Municipal Park.
 * Museum of East Alabama, 121 S 9th St, Opelika. Small museum covering history of the region, including Opelika's railroad origins and lawless era. +1 334-749-2751

Do

 * Roll the trees at Toomer's Corner (intersection of Magnolia and College streets in downtown Auburn) following an Auburn victory.
 * Get lemonade at Toomer's Drugs, located at Toomer's Corner. Once there was also a nostalgic college bar called the War Eagle Supper Club, but it was demolished in 2016.
 * Follow the Auburn University Walk of Fame on the streets of downtown Auburn.
 * Take a bike ride on Auburn's many on-street bike lanes and off-street bike paths (or, in absence of a bike lane, ride on the street because bikes rule the road in Auburn!)

Golf
Golfing is an enormously popular outdoor sport in Auburn among both visitors and those associated with the university. The area's mild winters mean that the game can be played year-round, and a number of fantastic golf courses are located in and around the Auburn area. Auburn was also ranked as the number one city in the nation for Golf in 2005 by Golf Digest. Among them:

 * Indian Pines features 6,213 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Green fees from $25 to $30.
 * Indian Pines features 6,213 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Green fees from $25 to $30.

Eat
In addition to the usual fare found in most American cities, Auburn has some excellent local and regional restaurants:

Drink
Auburn has several good bars for students and visitors. The bars in the downtown area regularly change names and redecorate, so keep an eye out for new bars.

A relic not to be forgotten is War Eagle Supper Club, as it was an Auburn classic. Once ranked by Playboy among the best college bars in the country, Supper Club was a different kind of place. It drew all crowds and all ages, and was unrivaled for great live music and dirty ambience.

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Auburn (California)

Auburn is a small city in Placer County on Interstate 80 in California.

Understand
Near the confluence of the North and East Forks of the American River are a good place to swim and drink beer. There is a picturesque old town neighborhood near the statue of a miner just off the freeway. Under the miner, there are large drainage tunnels filled with graffiti that one can explore with a flashlight.

Climate
Auburn receives hot summer weather, despite being on the western fringe of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

By plane
The nearest commercial airport is in Sacramento, approximately thirty miles away. Auburn has a private airport as well.

By train
Amtrak serves downtown Auburn via its Capitol Corridor route.

By car
Auburn is home to the intersection of Interstate 80 and California 49. Interstate 80 goes right past the downtown area. This makes getting off I-80 rather disorientating, since you take the exit from the freeway only to suddenly find yourself in the middle of the city. Interstate 80 goes west to Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, and points west. Interstate 80 goes east to Truckee, Reno, and points east. California 49 goes north to Grass Valley, Nevada City, Sierra City, and points north. California 49 goes south to Coloma, Placerville, Jackson, and points south.

By bus
Greyhound has a bus stop in nearby Colfax.

Get around
Placer County Transit does operate buses in part of Auburn, but service is limited and does not run on Sundays. It's better to rent a car, especially considering the city's topography, which varies significantly because the city is on a ridge.

By car
Auburn is harder to navigate than the cities to the southwest (Rocklin and Roseville) because Auburn is on a ridge, and not a flat one either. There are a lot of twists and turns on most of the local roads because they are going all around the houses and the steeper parts of the ridge. However, the outer, more recently developed parts of the town are generally laid out more reasonably and are on less undulating terrain than the downtown area is.

Downtown Auburn
Downtown Auburn consists of two separate districts: the historic district, which is right next to Interstate 80, and the modern district, which is to the north.

Do
Auburn is known to be the "Endurance Capital of the World", as many races either start or end here. The Western States Endurance Run ends at Placer High School in Auburn.

There are hundreds of miles of trails (including the Western States Trail) that lead to or from here.

Eat
Many of the restaurants in Auburn are in the historic downtown and modern downtown areas.

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 * - The California Gold Rush began in Coloma in 1848 with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, and today travelers can visit the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park to see the exact spot where gold was found. In addition, the park has a recreation of Sutter's Mill, exhibits documenting the Gold Rush, and the opportunity to pan for gold in the American River.  While much of the original town is now essentially a ghost town, there are a few lodging options and restaurants.  For visitors seeking adventure, the American River is a popular whitewater rafting destination, and a number of outfitters offer trips that start in Coloma.
 * - The California Gold Rush began in Coloma in 1848 with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, and today travelers can visit the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park to see the exact spot where gold was found. In addition, the park has a recreation of Sutter's Mill, exhibits documenting the Gold Rush, and the opportunity to pan for gold in the American River.  While much of the original town is now essentially a ghost town, there are a few lodging options and restaurants.  For visitors seeking adventure, the American River is a popular whitewater rafting destination, and a number of outfitters offer trips that start in Coloma.

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Auburn (Indiana)

Auburn is a small city in Northern Indiana, and the seat of DeKalb County.

Get in

 * I-69.svg runs roughly north-south along the western edge of the city. The city is accessed via "IN-8 Garrett Auburn" at exit #329. Auburn is north of Fort Wayne and  south of Lansing, Michigan.
 * Indiana_8.svg goes east-west through the heart of Auburn as 7th Street.

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Auburn (New York)

Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Get in
The best way to get to Auburn is definitely by car, though visitors can also take one of five city bus routes via Centro bus system. Auburn has a population of 29,581 people according to the 2000 U.S. Census, and is 25 miles west of Hancock International Airport in Syracuse.

By car

 * New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), Exit 40. Route 34 South to Auburn.

By train/bus
The nearest Amtrak station is in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center, located at 131 Alliance Bank Parkway just north of downtown Syracuse.

 * Amtrak. Syracuse is served twice daily in each direction by the Empire Service (New York City to Niagara Falls), once daily in each direction by the Maple Leaf (New York City to Toronto, following the route of the Empire Service up to Niagara Falls), and once daily in each direction by the Lake Shore Limited (New York City or Boston to Chicago, following the route of the Empire Service up to Buffalo-Depew).

The nearest bus station is also in Syracuse at the William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center. Please note that Greyhound, Trailways and Megabus do not go into Auburn. You will have to then take a Centro bus into Auburn.

 * Greyhound. Service from New York City (via Scranton, Binghamton, and Cortland), Boston (via Worcester, Springfield, Albany, Schenectady, and Utica), and Cleveland (via Erie, Buffalo, and Rochester).
 * Trailways of New York. Service from Buffalo (via Rochester) and New York City (via Scranton, Binghamton, and Cortland).
 * Megabus. Service from New York City and Rochester.

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 * Syracuse
 * Rochester
 * Ithaca

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Auburn (Washington)

Auburn is a city in south King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington.

By car

 * WA-18.svg State Route (SR) 18 serves as a major east-west freeway between I-5 (exit 142A) in Federal Way and I-90 (exit 22) in North Bend. It goes through Auburn, Covington, Maple Valley and Issaquah, and Mt Si through the east/southeastern regions of King County.
 * WA-164.svg Auburn Way S (SR-164) becomes Auburn-Enumclaw Hwy, outside the city, to connect Auburn to Enumclaw.
 * WA-167.svg Valley Freeway (SR-167) serves as the main north-south highway from I-405 (exit 2) in Renton to Puyallup through Kent, Auburn, and Sumner in the Kent Valley.

By train

 * operates the Sounder Train between King Street Station in downtown Seattle and Lakewood Station (south of Tacoma) via Tukwila, Kent Station, Auburn, Sumner, Puyallup, Tacoma-Dome, S Tacoma (S Washington Ave between S 57th & 58th). Nearest transfer stations to Amtrak trains are in Tacoma-Dome Station and Seattle King Street Station. Connections to King County Metro and Pierce Transit buses are at each station. Check schedules as trains only go north in the mornings, south in the afternoons and the on Seattle Seahawks and Mariners game days. Check schedules.

By bus
Nearest connections to Greyhound, Flixbus, and other intercity bus companies are in Seattle and the Tacoma Dome Station.

By plane
The  (for general aviation only) is two miles north of the city.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the nearest commercial airport to Auburn, is away. Depending on traffic, you can go north on SR-167 to I-405 in Renton, and go west on I-405 which becomes SR-518 towards the airport. Or one can go west SR-18 to Federal Way and than north on I-5 to the I-450/SR-518 junction in Tukwila.

By public transit

 * The transportation hub (bus station) in Auburn is the on A st & 2nd St SW in downtown Auburn. The Auburn Station offers routes with King County Metro and Sound Transit service to Kent (160, 566); Enumclaw (915); Federal Way (181, 578); Kent (160, 566) Redmond (566); Bellevue (566); Renton (160, 566); Downtown Seattle (578); Puyallup (578); Algona/Pacific (917), and local service around town (181, 184, 915, 917).
 * Express bus routes 566 and 578.
 * Pierce Transit 497 (to Lakeland Hills),
 * Express bus routes 566 and 578.
 * Pierce Transit 497 (to Lakeland Hills),

Drink

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Auburn Hills

Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the state of Michigan. A suburb of Detroit, it is home to automaker Chrysler.

By plane

 * Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a major airport in Romulus, southwest of Detroit. It has flights worldwide, and is about 40-50 minutes away.
 * Bishop International Airport, in nearby Flint, has flights from many different parts of the country. It is about 40-50 minutes away.

By bus
When you read the guidebooks about Detroit (the few that are published about it) they mention SMART buses and the Detroit Department of Transportation. Bus service in Auburn Hills is slow, complicated, and sometimes even more expensive than driving a car.

By car
Because of the geography of Detroit and its environs, the car is king. But don't be afraid of it, cars are only a means to an end; the end being the unique Detroit people.

Sleep
See also hotels that are in Pontiac.

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Auch

Auch is the capital of Gers department in south-western France.

Understand
Dominated by St Mary’s Cathedral, Auch is the capital of Gers and is steeped in history dating back to the time of the Roman conquest in 50s BC. Now there are around 25,000 inhabitants and it is a bustling centre full of lots of things to do and see.

See

 * St Mary’s Cathedral. This cathedral took 200 years to construct, from the 15th – 17th centuries.
 * The tower of Armagnac. An ancient prison from the 14th century.
 * The Monumental Staircase. 370 steps built in 1863 - in the middles stands the statue of D’Artagnan, Captain of the King’s Musketeers.

Do
Walking is the best way to soak up the many faces of this city. You have 380 ha of wood about 4km from the centre, walks along the river Gers and Ortholan Park, which is in the city centre.

There are a variety of outdoor pursuits available including horse riding and paint-balling.

Buy
Shops are spread throughout all areas of the city and there are traditional markets both in the old and the lower town. Once a month there is a flea market.

Eat
Many options for food in this area from brasseries to fast food.

Sleep
Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Self-catering and camping options can all be found within and surrounding Auch.

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