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Reutte

Reutte (pr. Roytuh) is a market town (Marktgemeinde) lying adjacent to the Lech River approximately 45 miles northwest of Innsbruck, Austria and southwest of Munich, Germany. Reutte is the Capital of the northwestern (Ausserfern) region of the Austrian Tirol.

Understand
The center of commerce for the Außerfern, Reutte is a vibrant, historic and charming place that can be easily reached from nearby and many of the holiday villages surrounding Reutte. Reutte and its environs are characterized by the grand Alpine mountains of the region (Lechtaler Alps, Tannheimer and Ammer Mountain ranges) and many family farms. Agriculture and small shop ownership remain the primary means of employment for many of those living in or near Reutte.

Reutte as an entity was first referred to as "Reutte near Breitenwang" as early as the 13th century. As roads became built and improved over the centuries and a bridge over the lech River was completed (1464), Reutte became known as a central trade district for the region. By 1488, it was given the right to conduct a weekly market. In 1491, Reutte was granted the status of a free town by Emperor Maximillian 1. In 1604, the fortress castle Ehrenburg (which sits atop a mountain overlooking Reutte) was given to Reutte. Reutte became the capital city of the 'upper Inn Valley' in 1754 and many smaller villages fell under the governance of what was growing into the 'Bezirk (region) Reutte'. This growth has continued over the years until today, as Bezirk Reutte now encompasses 37 villages and towns.

By car
From Füssen, one should travel via route 189, passing the former customs building at Weisshaus on the border with Austria. Turn left before crossing the lechbruecke (Bridge over the River Lech) and take the winding village road through Pinswang. Head south from Pinswang via the Kniepass and through Pflach. Make a left where the thin residential street through Pflach ends in a 'T'. Drive straight into Reutte. You can also drive from Füssen via Schnellstraße E99 (also known as Route 7) southwest through the tunnel connecting Germany and Austria. You will now be on Schnellstraße 179 (on the Austrian side of the border) There are a gas station and a rest stop with a restaurant on the Austrian side of the tunnel where you can stop for information about Reutte. There are several exits into Reutte from the Schnellstrasse. If coming from regions south of Reutte, take Schnellstraße 179 north either over the Fernpaß (a lovely mountain pass drive) or where it connects with the road from Garmisch, Germany. You will know that you've reached the first exit into Reutte when you've seen the Ehrenberg Castle (Schloß Ehrenberg) on the mountain to your left.

By train
Reutte is connected to Munich (München) and Innsbruck. From Austria, you may have to specify that you want to go "über Innsbruck" otherwise you will likely be routed through the (more expensive and longer) Munich route. Reutte is listed as "Reutte in Tirol" in the train system. The rail service through Reutte is provided by German Railways (DB) and not Austrian Railways (OeBB).

The Reutte train station ticket counter is only open from 10.00-16.00 on weekdays and 08.30-13.30 on Saturday. There is no automatic ticket machine. If travelling outside these hours, it is possible to buy tickets using cash only on the train. Make sure know your itinerary as your transfers may be only a few minutes away and infrequent service mean long waits if you miss a connection.

By bus
If you cannot or do not wish to use a car, there is a bus system. The Österreichisches Bundesbahn (ÖBB) Postbus is the main local bus systems that goes throughout all of Austria. There are buses that travel to and from Reutte. You can obtain information about routes, timetables and prices as well as special excursions and charter bookings by calling: +43(1)71101 from outstide Austria and 0810-222333 when in Austria. There are also several commercial tourist bus lines that can take you from almost any point in Austria or Germany to and from Reutte.

Get around
To get a general idea of Reutte and any locale you may visit, it is always handy to have a good city map (Stadtplan) on hand to help guide your way. You may find a Reutte Stadtplan at:.

On foot
It is not viable to hike from Reutte to many places, as they are separated by many kilometers. However, there are many good hiking trails for recreation, if combined with another transportation method.

By bike
You can rent or borrow bikes for use on the plentiful biking trails (Radwanderwegen). For this option, make sure that you have a good map, and are in good physical condition. With the lack of good landmarks, and plentiful paths, it is easy to become lost. Be warned that there are some places where biking a short distance along the highway is required to rejoin the trails. If you have to do this, ride on the right, as far to side as possible. Be careful, go as fast as you can safely, and have faith - German and Austrian drivers are generally cautious and skillful. Be sure to watch for the next possible point to exit the road.

By car
Reutte is small, however you will find many travellers have cars in order to access the sites.

See

 * Move on next to the Castle Schloßkopf (Festung Schloßkopf), on top of the hill. Perhaps you have seen this lit up at night on top of the ridge. The trail is steep once again, and it will take 30 minutes to reach the top, but it is again more than worth it to have a castle to yourself or with few others. The views from here are spectacular, allowing you to look out over the entire valley and into Germany.
 * Move on next to the Castle Schloßkopf (Festung Schloßkopf), on top of the hill. Perhaps you have seen this lit up at night on top of the ridge. The trail is steep once again, and it will take 30 minutes to reach the top, but it is again more than worth it to have a castle to yourself or with few others. The views from here are spectacular, allowing you to look out over the entire valley and into Germany.

Do

 * If you are in this area during the Summer months, you may want to explore Ehrenberg during the time of the famous Ritterspiel, the Medieval festival . Although very touristy and even abit kitsch, the festival is a splendid way to spend a day or two watching jousts and parades, attending concerts and having an overall enjoyable family holiday in the mountains. Of course, the view from atop the mountain overlooking Reutte is quite spectacular.
 * Be sure to see the many beautiful churches and chapels in and near Reutte. Many reflect the beautiful Gothic and Baroque architectural influences that dominate the region.
 * Take a walk though the center of historic Reutte. Most of the buildings you will see are centuries old; some bedecked with beautiful Luftlmalerei; paintings that give the impression of 3-dimensional solid objects (i.e., windows, columns, masonry, statues etc.) where none exist on the otherwise flat wall surfaces. Most of the buildings along both sides of Reutte's main street and adjacent by-ways are protected as historic structures.
 * Take a walk though the center of historic Reutte. Most of the buildings you will see are centuries old; some bedecked with beautiful Luftlmalerei; paintings that give the impression of 3-dimensional solid objects (i.e., windows, columns, masonry, statues etc.) where none exist on the otherwise flat wall surfaces. Most of the buildings along both sides of Reutte's main street and adjacent by-ways are protected as historic structures.

Buy
As it is a market town, Reutte has a number of shops with items for both visitors and local residents. You can find many of these shops on the main road through Reutte. You can purchase delicious local Tirolean foods at a number of grocery stores, books, maps and souvenirs at local bookshops, electronics, clothing, really...anything in which you may have an interest.

 * There are several gas/petrol stations (Tankstelle) located throughout Reutte. However, you will generally find the majority located near the ramps leading on and off the Fernpass Bundestrasse (179). You are also able to purchase food, drink and souvenirs at many Tankstelle.

Eat

 * There is an abundance of excellent Inns, Cafes, Restaurants and places to grab a snack in Reutte. Some are in grand ancient buildings whilst others are housed in modern glass and metal building offering wonderful views of the town. Menus vary from traditional Tirolean to international cuisine.
 * Oh yes...and there are the Austrian pastries....to paraphrase Mark Twain, "Eat 'em and weep for the Angels, cause they got none!" Whilst there are a number of wonderful bakeries in and around Reutte, one bakery that you must try is the Bäckerei Knittel, located in the northern part of the town (Obermarkt 29). Knittel has been a family bakery for many generations, and still provides some of the finest selections of baked goods..especially incredibly good pastries and torte.
 * You can purchase fresh meats and produce at a number of shops in the area; everything from larger markets to small specialty shops. There is a Farmer's Market in Reutte in the main square close to the Church once each week. You can also purchase farmer's produce at a newly opened Farmers Shop (Bauernladen) located near the Fire House. It is open on most Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 until 12:00 and again from 14:00 to 18:00. It is also open on Saturdays from 9:00 until 12:00.

Sleep
Many hotels and hostels are available in Reutte and in the surrounding areas. There are signs within the city which will point the way to major hotels. There is a tourist information center on the way from the train station to the city center (just go around the train station and walk along the road toward the city). However, it may not always be open (especially if you arrive on a weekend), so it is good to have an idea where to stay before arriving.

When a hotel might not be your choice for overnight accommodation, you might consider staying in one of the many bed and breakfasts, rooms in private homes or local inns. There are many in the area. You can find the location and availability of many of these at the main Tourist Bureau in Reutte, which is located near the train station at Untermarkt 34. You can reach the Tourist Bureau by telephone at: +43 (5672) 62336 or e-mail at: info@reutte.com

Go next

 * Visit the nearby villages of Pflach, Pinswang, Musau and Vils. Buses run north via the Bundestrasse from the center of Reutte or via the Schnellstrasse that skirts Pinswang. Trains also connect these villages (except Pinswang) to Ruette.
 * Pinswang is a quiet, lovely ancient village in a lush verdant Alpine valley about 5 miles to the north of Reutte and over halfway (via back roads) to Füssen. It makes for pleasant immersion in Austrian culture and tradition, historic architecture and natural beauty. The walk from Pinswang to the Castles (see below) is scenic.
 * Head south from Reutte along the Schnellstraße (highway) to the Fernpaß (Fernpass), a gorgeous mountainous route between the northern Ausserfern and the lush verdant Tirolean countryside northwest of Innsbruck. See Schloß Fernstein, an imposing castle with hotel at one of the highest points along the Fernpaß. A short walk from the castle and you will find the romantic Schloßruine Siegmundsburg.
 * Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, near Füssen, are the must-see major tourist attractions in this region. While Füssen is the main tourist hub, nearby Pinswang or Vils are also options. If going by car or bus, go along the Schnellstraße to Füssen first. By bike, the castles are a scenic 1-2 hours from Reutte via Gasthof Schluxen in Pinswang (not via Füssen).
 * The nearest major cities of Innsbruck, Munich and Augsburg are easy to reach by car or train.
 * Take a day trip to the beautiful Bavarian towns of Füssen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ettal, Oberammergau. Also, don't miss a trip to Lindau - a jewel located on Lake Constance.
 * See Schloß Linderhof, the lesser-known but one of the most elegant of King Ludwig's Bavarian castles. It is in Graswangtal, near the town of Ettal (where you will find a beautiful Benedictine Abbey).

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Revelstoke

Revelstoke is a city of 6,700 people (2016) in the Columbia-Rockies section of the Kootenays in British Columbia. Tourism is an important feature of the local economy, with skiing having emerged as the most prominent attraction. Revelstoke is in prime black bear and grizzly bear habitat.

Understand
The city is on the banks of the Columbia River just south of the Revelstoke Dam and near its confluence with the Illecillewaet River. East of Revelstoke are the Selkirk Mountains and Glacier National Park, penetrated by Rogers Pass used by the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). South of the community down the Columbia River are the Arrow Lakes and the Kootenays. West of the city is Eagle Pass through the Monashee Mountains and the route to Shuswap Lake.

Revelstoke's economy has traditionally been tied to the CPR, and it maintains a strong connection to that industry. However forestry, construction, tourism and retail have increased over the past decades. Today, telecommuters, freelancers, tech workers and entrepreneurs play an increasingly important role in Revelstoke's success.

History
Revelstoke was founded in the 1880s when the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) was built through the area; mining was an important early industry. It was named Farwell, after a local land owner and surveyor. Until then, the spot was called the Second Crossing, to differentiate it from the first crossing of the Columbia River by the CPR at Donald. The city was named by the CPR in appreciation of Lord Revelstoke, head of the UK investment bank that saved the railway from bankruptcy in the summer of 1885 by buying the company's unsold bonds, enabling the railway to reach completion.

The construction of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1962 further eased access to the region. Revelstoke holds the Canadian record for snowiest single winter. 2447 cm (80 feet) of snow fell on Mt. Copeland outside town during the winter of 1971-72. The townsite received 779 cm and snow levels were higher than many roofs around town by more than a few metres.

By car
Revelstoke is on Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), midway between Calgary and Vancouver. It is most easily accessible by car.

By plane

 * The nearest airports with scheduled flights are in Kamloops and Kelowna, and both are roughly 2.5 hours drive away by car.
 * The nearest airports with scheduled flights are in Kamloops and Kelowna, and both are roughly 2.5 hours drive away by car.

Get around
The small town size makes walking or biking sufficient for getting around much of the town.

Do

 * The resort shuttle or hitchhiking are two popular alternatives for accessing the resort from town without a car. The resort shuttle ($4 per trip, complimentary if staying at some accommodations) travels between the resort, and Columbia Park, downtown, Southside and Arrow Heights.
 * Revelstoke is home to four heli-skiing and two cat-skiing operations.
 * There are numerous backcountry skiing lodges in the area.
 * Revelstoke is also a major snowmobiling destination.
 * In the summer, mountain biking, rock climbing and kayaking are popular activities.
 * Revelstoke is also a major snowmobiling destination.
 * In the summer, mountain biking, rock climbing and kayaking are popular activities.

Buy

Connect
Revelstoke has a variety of online community and tourist resources.
 * City of Revelstoke, official town website.
 * The Stoke List, Revys classifieds.
 * The Revelstoke Current, a local news source.
 * seerevelstoke.com, a directory.

Go next
The Trans Canada Hwy #1 east of Revelstoke continues on to the town of Golden, passing through Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park on its way. The Rogers Pass discovery centre is definitely worth visiting, as are the multitude of small hikes within the parks.

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Revere

Revere is a city in Massachusetts of 62,000 (2020). Revere Beach is the oldest public beach in the United States of America.

By train
Revere is served by the last 3 stops on the MBTA's blue line. The two stops closest to the beach are Wonderland and Revere Beach.

By bus
MBTA buses 116 and 117 run into Revere from Chelsea. Less frequently, the 110 runs from Wellington through Everett and the 411 from Malden Center.

By car
Use Route 107 from Saugus and Chelsea to get into Revere. Coming from Route 1, exit onto Route 60 or Route 1A. From Lynn, Route 1A runs in from the northeast.

By car
Many thoroughfares are commuter roads and can be congested at times, especially during rush hours. Route 107, running crosstown throughout Revere, can be very busy. Route 60 and 1A are mostly on the periphery of town.

By public transit
MBTA bus routes 116 and 117 are the most frequent. Other bus routes, which can be quite infrequent during evenings and weekends, include the 411, 119, and 110. Wonderland Station is the main bus hob offering the most connections between buses, a few also intersect at Revere Center.

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Rewa

Rewa is a city in India.

By train
Rewa is connected by rail via Satna, which is 55 km away. However the frequency of trains is not much and therefore traveling from Satna to Rewa by road is still more popular. Rewa is directly connected to Delhi. You can come to Rewa by Anand Vihar Rewa superfast Express named as Vindhyanchal Express. Rewa is also connected from Jabalpur and Bilaspur by train.

By Road
If you wish to go to Rewa by road you can reach the city by the national highways NH-7, NH-27 and NH-75.

By Air
Rewa is directly connected to Bhopal by air and Bhopal is connected to all major airports of India.

Get around
Wild life lovers are welcome to the land of tigers. Today Bandhavgarh, in Madhya Pradesh, India, has the highest density of tigers in the world making it just the best tourism destination. Bandhavgarh National Park is one place where you certain of seeing a tiger in its natural habitat. It is in this valley where white tiger was found.

Resort at :

Near Petrol Pump, Tala, BANDHAVGARH Distt. UMARIA (M.P.) INDIA Pin Code - 484 661 Phone: +91 7627 265314, Fax +91 7662 241218 Cell: +91 9424722414 E-mail: info@gtvresort.com Web Site- www.gtvresort.com

See
Rewa is a place where, you can see natural beauty in and around the city. It is mainly famous for waterfalls, the main waterfalls are Quonti, Chachai and Bahuti waterfall. River Bichiya and Beehar confluences in core part of the city and there is also a low height water fall which looks great when you enter the city. Khando is a place, which is mainly famous for its beautiful topography, and a big Tank known as " Govindgarh Talab", prepared by Baghela Kings, it is 15 km south from Rewa.

Rewa also famous for its historical places, you can see Rewa fort along with its museum of antique items. In the center part of the city you can visit summer palace of Baghela's, it is having very beautiful architecture. An underground tunnel is also there which was used as a secret path for kings, now it is open for the public.

We can see Chirahula Temple in Rewa. It is temple of the Lord Hanuman. It is a very famous and big temple.

Khajuha is also a historical place. Khajuha has a statue of the lord shiv. Visitors to the Shiv statue is increasing day by day.

Away from this historical place is a very nice village called Shivapurwa. It`s a natural village. It`s below Kaimore Mount. If we look from the mount. It`s look as a like paradise. Here is two tremendous historical places. One is the Lord Bhairavnath and second one is Baba Kuti. The statue of the Lord Bhairavnath is 21 fit long. It`s not artificial. Baba Kuti is a most beautiful place. There are many types of flowers in Baba Kuti but basically famous for one flower. It`s name is Kebara. It`s smell spreads all over the surrounding area. There are a lot of stone mines in the Kaimore Mount.

Buy

 * "Patanjali Chikitsalaya at Goyal Market, Amahiya Raod,Near Sirmour Chowk, Rewa (M.P.)- 486001, Phone No. 07662-251251 is a show room of herbal medicines of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdeo, where you can purchase herbal medicines, books, cd's, cassets and dvd's of Great Yoga Guru Baba Ramdeo of Haridwar.

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Rewalsar

Rewalsar (Tibetan: Tsopema, sometimes Tshopema. Meaning: Tso - lake, Pema - lotus) is a small town on the banks of Lake Rewalsar in Himachal Pradesh. The lake at Rewasar is believed to be place where Guru Rinpoche was placed on a burning funeral pyre by the king of Zahor, but instead of being consumed by the flames he transformed the fire into a lake. Due to this incident, Rewalsar became an important sacred site for practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism, and there are many Buddhist monasteries and retreat centers around the lake.

Understand
Rewalsar is equally sacred to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. It was at Rewalsar that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) is said to have transformed a burning funeral pyre upon which he was placed into a lake, which is the focal point of the town and the main attraction for pilgrims. Hindus believe that it was here that Rishi Lomas offered penance to Lord Shiva, while Sikhs have constructed a Gurudwara above the town to commemorate Guru Gobind Singh's visit to the area.

Rewalsar lies in the Southern Himalayan belt at an altitude of 1,360 m above sea level. Winters in Rewalsar can be freezing, while summers are generally pleasant.

By bus
There are direct buses from:
 * Mandi – ₹35, not via Nerchowk
 * Nerchowk
 * Sundarnagar – ₹60, not via Nerchowk. Buses go from Sundarnagar at around 7AM and 2PM, and take 1¾ hr. They go back at 8:50AM and 4PM.

Mandi connects Dharamsala and everything in between, and Manali.

Sundarnagar connects Shimla (to Shimla at 10:20AM for ₹273), and Kiratpur Sahin for the railway.

Get around
As most of the attractions are near the lake, walking is the best, and in many places, the only way to get around. Auto rickshaws and taxis are available from the bus station to outlying districts or up the hill to the cave and Devi temple.

See

 * . Close to Rewalsar. The village has two lakes, a number inexpensive guesthouses, and is near the sacred caves and Devi temple.

Further afield
Hike up to:

Buy
There are a number of small Tibetan handicraft stores in the town.

Sleep
There are many guesthouses in town, just walk around and you will find them. Otherwise, Sar up the hill has a few inexpensive guesthouses. But if you are in town, it is a good idea to stay in one of the religious places.

Stay safe

 * There are many stray dogs in Rewalsar, and so it is advisable not to stroll around after dark. You may also consider bringing earplugs as the canines often bark throughout the night.
 * The town has an issue with monkeys, which roam in the town, and so it is recommended to keep belongings close by and to hide any food items or anything that could be mistaken for food, this is especially relevant for the lakeside area.

Go next

 * Bir – A town with many Buddhist temples and institutes. Paragliding. Numerous hostels. Between Mandi and Dharamsala.
 * Dharamsala – Home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile in McLeodGanj. Popular with Buddhist pilgrims and backpackers.
 * Manali – A backpacker favourite. Trekking and mountaineering. Buses to Ladakh.
 * Mandi – An historical city with many temples. A regional transportation hub.
 * Parvati Valley – Home to Kasol, a backpacker favourite. The spiritual center of Manikaran. Hot springs. Hiking trails at the Great Himalayan National Park. Weed harvest in September.
 * Shimla – The former British hill station and current capital of Himachal Pradesh.

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Rewari

Rewari is a city in Haryana, 80 km south of New Delhi.

Get in
Rewari is well connected by road and railway. Rewari was the first town in North India west of Delhi to be connected to a railway line. The Delhi-Rewari metre gauge line was the first railway line in North India west of Delhi. Now the gauge of the track is broad gauge. You can board a train to Rewari from Delhi, Delhi Sarai Rohilla or Delhi Cantonment stations in Delhi. It takes a little less than two hours to travel the distance of 82 km from Delhi junction to Rewari junction.

For travelling to Rewari by road, take the NH8 (Delhi-Jaipur national highway) from Delhi (at Dhaula Kuan or Rao Tula Rao Marg crossing) and turn right at the Sahibi River Bridge just after Dharuhera.

The nearest airport is Delhi Airport, about 60 km away on NH8. The domestic terminal of the airport is connected to Bombay by about 20 flights every day and to other cities in India. The international terminal of the airport is connected to almost all Asian countries, Middle East, major European countries, USA and Canada and some countries in Africa and Latin America.

Get around
There is public transport available in Rewari. One can move around the city in auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws. The fare is cheap. However, negotiate well with the rickshaw puller before embarking if you are a foreigner.

Haryana Roadways have started their city service to serve the people with just a fare of ₹5 only. You can roam around the city with this minimal fare.

See
The haveli of Rao Tula Ram and solarahi talaab and bada talaab has an historical importance. Basically the Bara Talab was made by Then Raja Rao Tej Singh. Solah Rahi is very beautiful historical place. A Shiv Temple named Bhuteshwar Mandir Campus is very well arranged and an eye catching place. All Hindu god-Goddess statues are situated in the Mandir Campus. One Another Place Bhagwat Bhakti Ashram is also situated in Rewari. Very Respected Sant Swami Parmanand Ji Status is also established there.

Another holy place named Bhagwan Parsuram Mandir at Brahamgarh, Rewari. The only temple in Rewari District of Sixth Avtaar of Bhagwan Vishnu name Bhagwan Parsuram.

Eat
Aloo Puri, Rewari's Pakora, Sweet Dish Rewdi, Gole Hatti a pure veg restaurant.

Drink
Sugarcane Juice, Lassi

Sleep
Hotels are available near the railway station and the bus station with both AC (air-conditioned) and non-AC rooms. Some of the hotels are listed below.

 * Hotel Kanisk is also a well reputated Hotel where you can enjoy lunch and dinner with your family situated at Bhagwan Parsuram Brass Market, Rewari.
 * Hotel Kanisk is also a well reputated Hotel where you can enjoy lunch and dinner with your family situated at Bhagwan Parsuram Brass Market, Rewari.
 * Hotel Kanisk is also a well reputated Hotel where you can enjoy lunch and dinner with your family situated at Bhagwan Parsuram Brass Market, Rewari.

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Rexburg

Rexburg is a city in Eastern Idaho. Rexburg is close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons.

By plane
Rexburg is accessible by air via Idaho Falls Regional Airport, and via Salt Lake International Airport.

By car
Rexburg is about 250 miles north of Salt Lake City, 300 miles east of Boise, and 80 miles west of Jackson Hole. To drive to Rexburg from Salt Lake City take the I-15 north through Pocatello to Idaho Falls. Take exit 119 for the US-20. Drive 25 miles and take exit 333 for Main Street, Rexburg.

By bus
Salt Lake Express offers intercity bus service.

Get around
Basically you can walk everywhere in Rexburg fairly quickly. If you need a car because it's cold outside, Enterprise car rentals has cars around campus called WeCar. You can hop in one and for a small fee you can drive wherever you want. There are always bikes around if you prefer to get some exercise.

See

 * BYU-Idaho campus: a university run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS).

 * Construction of Idaho's third LDS temple began in Rexburg in 2004, and was completed in 2007. It was dedicated by President Thomas S. Monson on 10 February 2008. The temple dedication was postponed from its original date because of President Gordon B. Hinkley's death.

Do
There's lots of stuff to do in "America's Family Community". There's lots of parks to play in. There's Rexburg Rapids, Rexburg's water park complete with two water slides and a lazy pool. There's Bear World, where you can pet baby bears and other animals and also drive around the park and see all kinds of animals including, bear, moose, and buffalo (really bison.) In the winter Rexburg also has a snowboard park with cable system.

Buy
There's Walmart, Albertsons, Broulims, and various of dollar stores.

Eat
There are all the usual fast food joints, including 4 Subways. There's also a few Chinese places, and Applebees.

Drink
The serving of hard liquors has been prohibited since 1947, and the predominantly LDS culture has left the city with no nightclubs, bars, or coffee shops. Restrictions on sales of alcohol have been eased as the city has grown, and it is now possible to purchase beer and wine at some restaurants (Applebees, which is outside city limits). But you can purchase alcohol in stores.

Sleep
Super 8, SureStay Plus, Hampton, Motel 6, AmericInn, and SpringHill.

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital of and largest city in Iceland and with an urban area population of around 233,000 (2019), it is the home to two-thirds of Iceland's population. It is the centre of culture and life of the Icelandic people, and is one of the focal points of tourism in Iceland. The city is spread out, and has sprawling suburbs. The city centre, however, is a very small area characterised by eclectic and colourful houses, with good shopping, dining and drinking. Reykjavik has the distinction of being the world's northernmost capital city of a UN member state, though its winters are surprisingly mild for a city of its latitude.

History
When it started to develop as a town in the 18th century, Reykjavík had already been inhabited for almost a thousand years. Legend has it that the first permanent settler in Iceland was a Norwegian named Ingólfur Arnarson. He is said to have thrown his seat pillars into the sea en route to Iceland, and decided to settle wherever the pillars were found. The pillars washed up in Reykjavík, and so that was where he set up his farm.

Although the story of Ingólfur Arnarson is not widely believed to be true by modern historians, it's clear that Reykjavík was one of the first settlements in Iceland. Archaeological remains confirm that people were living there around the year 871, and for the first few centuries of Icelandic settlement, Reykjavík was a large manor farm. Its fortunes steadily waned as other centres of power increased in importance. By the 18th century, the farm of Reykjavík was owned by the king of Denmark (under whose domain Iceland fell at the time). In 1752, the estate was donated to a firm, Innréttingarnar, led by Icelandic politician Skúli Magnússon. Innréttingarnar were meant to become an important industrial exporter and a source of development in Iceland, and their main base was in what is now the heart of Reykjavík. Although the company didn't achieve all its high ideals, it did lay the foundations of Reykjavík as it is today. In 1786, Reykjavík got a trading charter and it soon started to grow in importance.

In 1801, Reykjavík went from being the largest town in the country to its capital. That year a new supreme court, Landsyfirréttur, was set up in the city after the abolition of Alþingi (which no longer had any legislative functions). The same year the office of the Bishop of Iceland was founded in Reykjavík, merging the bishoprics of Hólar and Skálholt. In 1845, Alþingi was re-founded as an advisory council to the king on the affairs of Iceland, located in Reykjavík and in 1874 it regained legislative powers. As the sovereignty of the country grew, so too did Reykjavík, which by the beginning of the 20th century had been transformed from a small trading and fishing village to a fully fledged capital.

The Second World War was a boom era in Reykjavík. The city wasn't directly affected by the many horrors of the war, but the occupation of Iceland by first the UK and later the US provided increased employment opportunities and inflows of cash that enabled the rapid expansion and modernisation of the Icelandic fishing fleet. Reykjavík was a leader in this development and it grew very rapidly in the years following the war. New suburbs were built and the city started to reach across municipal limits, subsuming various surrounding communities. The city continued expanding until the financial collapse of 2008.

Because it is young, and in particular it expanded rapidly in the late 20th century, Reykjavík is very different from the other Nordic capitals. It lacks their grand buildings and the picturesque old quarters. Instead it has come to resemble American cities with their sprawling suburbs and big motorways, as was recommended by the urban planners of the post-World War II era. Nevertheless Reykjavík has a charm of its own, quite unique, shaped by the dualistic nature of this place which still doesn't seem to have made up its mind on whether it's a small town or a big city.

Climate
The weather in Reykjavík is notoriously unpredictable. One minute the sun may be shining on a nice summers day, the next it may change into a windy, rainy autumn. Temperatures in Reykjavík are quite bland: they don't go very high in the summer, nor do they go much below zero during winter. It follows that the differences between seasons are relatively small compared to what people experience on either side of the Atlantic.

January is the coldest month and usually has some snow, while there is frequently no snow on the ground during Christmas in December. Summer is without a doubt the favorite season of most Reykjavík inhabitants. Many of them seem to imagine their city is slightly warmer than it really is and it takes little to get them to start wearing shorts and t-shirts, or to go sunbathing in parks. Don't think too much about how silly it may seem, just join them in enjoying the season!

Wind is the main problem with the Reykjavík weather. The city is quite open to the seas, and the winds can be strong and chilling to the bone.

Read

 * The Fish Can Sing (Halldór Laxness, 1957). A story of a young boy growing up on a farm on the outskirts of Reykjavík in the early 20th century, during a period of rapid change in Iceland. Like many of the stories by Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness, The Fish Can Sing (Brekkukotsannáll, "The Annal of Brekkukot", in Icelandic) is partly based on real people and places, although names have been changed.
 * 101 Reykjavik (Hallgrímur Helgason, 1996). The quintessential book about downtown Reykjavík, capturing its spirit in a way no other book has. The main character never leaves postcode 101 if he doesn't need to, and spends his time either in bars and clubs or at home doing nothing. He has since become seen by many (who don't live in central Reykjavík themselves) as the model for the "101-type".
 * Jar City (Arnaldur Indriðason, 2000). A crime novel about the detective Erlendur, with the Reykjavík criminal police department. Portrays the grittier sides of the city, although perhaps slightly exaggerated for the sake of writing a good story. The book has also been translated as Tainted Blood, but the original Icelandic title (Mýrin, "the swamp") refers to the Norðurmýri neighbourhood, by the city centre. Arnaldur has written 10 further books about the detective, most of them happening in or around Reykjavík.

Tourist information

 * "Visit Reykjavik" website (the physical tourism office closed.

By plane
Two airports serve the Reykjavík area, one for international flights and another for domestic flights. They are 50 km away from each other.

 * Icelandair — operates domestic flights to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Ísafjörður, international flights to the Faroe Islands and several airports in Greenland. Leaves from a terminal on the west side of the airport.
 * Eagle Air — operates domestic flights to Bíldudalur, Gjögur, Sauðárkrókur, Höfn and Vestmannaeyjar. Leaves from a terminal on the east side of the airport.
 * Icelandair — operates domestic flights to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Ísafjörður, international flights to the Faroe Islands and several airports in Greenland. Leaves from a terminal on the west side of the airport.
 * Eagle Air — operates domestic flights to Bíldudalur, Gjögur, Sauðárkrókur, Höfn and Vestmannaeyjar. Leaves from a terminal on the east side of the airport.

By car
Three main roads serve as entry points into Reykjavík:
 * Reykjanesbraut (Road 40), enters the city from the west linking it to Southwest Iceland and Keflavík International Airport;
 * The Ring Road (Road 1), enters the city from both east and north.

If you're driving into the city from South Iceland or West Iceland, beware of some quite heavy traffic jams on Sundays when people are going back home after a weekend away. This mainly applies during the summer, and becomes even worse on Mondays after three-day weekends, not to mention if the weather has been good.

Renting a car
There are rental car services all over Iceland, and many in Reykjavík. The cheapest car at the cheapest dealer you may find would average out to about 5,500 kr each day. If you intend to just stay in Reykjavík, renting a car is not necessary as the bus system is great and it is easy to walk around. If you plan to leave Reykjavík and go to the countryside, then renting a car is the best way to experience Iceland.

Renting a campervan
There are several campervan or RV rental companies in Reykjavik, with average prices ranging from 13,000 kr to 48,000 kr in high season. Low season prices are 50–60% lower.

By boat
Several cruise liners stop in Reykjavík each summer, mostly arriving in Sundahöfn, which is 3 km east from the city centre. Cruise Iceland is a website run by several companies that service cruise liners in the country and has a list of companies that sail to Iceland.

Reykjavík is not served by any ferries, but if you have an abundance of time it is possible to take the Smyril Line (a cruise company based in the Faroe Islands) from Hirtshals to Seyðisfjörður (a small town on the east of Iceland), via Tórshavn. This service is on the expensive side, and puts you on the other side of the country. However, it offers the possibility of bringing a car, which can be one of the best ways to travel around Iceland. If you take the ferry and drive from Seyðisfjörður to Reykjavík, you should plan to spend the night somewhere along the way.

Of course, if you have a boat capable of crossing the Atlantic it is possible to sail to Reykjavík. Check with the port authority, the United Ports of Faxaflói, to find out about harbour options.

On foot
Walking in Reykjavík is highly recommended, the downtown is very compact and many attractions are within walking distance from most hotels. The city is very beautiful, and the sidewalk and pathway system is first-rate. Reykjavík drivers are in general very friendly, and will sometimes stop for you even when there is no crossing facility.

Unknown to many tourists a very long and scenic pathway for walking and cycling circles almost the whole city. A good starting point is anywhere where the city touches the sea. The path leads by an outdoor swimming pool, a sandy beach, a golf course, and a salmon river.

By bus
Reykjavík has a public bus system that is clean and reliable, called Strætó. There are several different methods of payment:

 * Single rides cost 630 kr in cash (May 2024). If you need to switch buses to get to your final destination, ask the driver for an exchange ticket (skiptimiði), which is valid for the next 75 minutes on any bus. Tickets from the app are also valid for 75 minutes, once activated.
 * Single rides can also be paid for through the Klappið app connected to your credit card.
 * Sets of tickets are available only through the app, but have no discount.
 * If you're staying outside the city centre it may be best best to get a Reykjavík City Card, which allows unlimited access to the buses, along with free museums and free internet at the hostel. The tourist cards are available at the Tourist Information Centre by Ingólfstorg, and also at some hotels and convenience stores. A 24-hr card costs 4,770 kr, a 48-hr card 6,630 kr and a 72-hr card 8,180 kr, as of December 2023.
 * If you're staying for longer you can buy a long-term pass: A green pass lasts a month and costs 9,300 kr, a red pass is for three months and costs 21,000 kr and a blue pass lasts nine months and costs 49,900 kr.

Hlemmur and Lækjartorg are the main bus interchanges in central Reykjavík, with buses that can take you to any part of the city. The Strætó system has buses going all the way east to Selfoss and north to Akranes, the former leaving from Mjódd and the latter from Háholt. Both of these stations can be reached from Hlemmur.

Note that while most areas of Reykjavík and the neighboring towns are accessible by bus, the last buses leave around 23:00. Also, on Sundays there are no bus services before noon. There are no bus services after noon on Christmas Eve, and all day on Christmas Day.

By car
Driving in Reykjavík is the preferred method for most residents there. As a tourist though, you should be able to manage without a car if you're only staying in the city. Driving is recommended though for travel outside of Reykjavík and its suburbs. Note that many streets in central Reykjavík are one-way only and some of them are closed to cars in good weather.

Compared to most other European cities, Reykjavík has a reasonable number of parking spaces, especially for a city that boasts the most cars per capita in the world. If you're in the centre and can't find a place to park, there are big parking lots by the harbour and in front of Kolaportið (the flea market). Parking spaces in the city centre generally have parking meters charging between 80 and 150 kr per hour. The city's new meters allow you to pay by card if you don't have coins on you. The fine for not paying is 2,400 kr.

By taxi
The main taxi companies in Reykjavík are Hreyfill-Bæjarleiðir and Borgarleiðir. All taxis are metered and most are very clean and comfortable, but be warned that travelling by taxi is one of the most expensive ways of getting around Reykjavík. There is a start fee of 600-700 kr and a fee of 200-400 kr per kilometer. Taking a taxi is, however, the best way to get home after a night on the town. Paying by card is not a problem, nor is splitting the bill. You can either order a taxi by phone or find one at a taxi rank, of which there are several in the city. In central Reykjavík there is one rank by Lækjargata and another by Hallgrímskirkja.

By bicycle
It is easy to get around Reykjavík by bicycle, if you can deal with sometimes strong headwinds and a few hills. There are not many dedicated bicycle paths and so most cycling is done on the street or on the sidewalk (both are legal). When cycling on the street you must obey the same traffic rules as cars. When cycling on the sidewalk it's important to be considerate of people who are walking there, they have the right of way.

Where there are specially marked paths for cyclists these are frequently shared with pedestrians, with a painted white line indicating the division between the two forms of transport. In these cases the narrower section is the bicycle path. Dedicated bicycle paths are a new phenomenon in Reykjavík but their number is increasing every year. These mostly link the city centre with the suburbs.

Bicycles can be rented at the following locations:

See
Reykjavík's old town is small and easy to walk around. The houses have some very distinct features, most notably their brightly colored corrugated metal siding. Plan to spend at least a couple hours just wandering around, taking in the city. And for further feasts of the eyes, there are several museums and art galleries in the city, most of them within easy reach of the downtown area.

Parks and open areas

Buildings
Reykjavík has a very eclectic building style, which is mainly the result of bad (or no) planning. Many of the oldest houses still standing are wooden buildings covered in brightly coloured corrugated iron. Don't be surprised to see that the next buildings down the street are an ultra-modern functionalist cube followed by early 20th-century neoclassical concrete. Some of the most interesting buildings you'll see in Reykjavík are those you find wandering about. Some deserve a special mention, however.

Museums
There are several museums of art and of history found around the city.

Do
There is a lot to do in Reykjavík, despite being a small city. There is a vibrant music scene with concerts most evenings in the centre of the city. For theatre enthusiasts the city boasts two main theatres staging around 10 domestic and foreign plays a year each, and a number of smaller theatre groups specialising in different kinds of modern theatre.

There are a number of opportunities to experience at least a bit of Icelandic nature without leaving the city itself, and outdoors activities in the immediate vicinity of the city are easy to find. And no visit to Reykjavík would be complete without going to at least one of the geothermal pools.

For more information about tours and attractions, it may be a good idea to pay a visit to the Tourist Information Centre located in a beautifully renovated old building by Ingólfstorg.

Music and theatre
Reykjavík has a remarkably active cultural scene for a city of its size. There are a number of art galleries, theaters and concert venues. Some of these are listed below, but many of the places mentioned in the “drink” section below also frequently host concerts. There are no dedicated literary locations listed here, but for book readings it may be best to visit book stores and libraries and ask the staff what's coming up.

Festivals
At least three times a year, Reykjavík comes out to celebrate.

The city also annually hosts a music festival and an international film festival, both take place over several days in the city centre.

Get in touch with nature
If you want to experience some of Iceland's nature but don't have time to leave the capital for too long, don't worry, you have several options to get a good feel for nature and the countryside without actually leaving the city.

Sports and activities

 * Horse riding introduces you to the special nature of the Icelandic horse. Several companies offer riding tours on the outskirts of the city.
 * Football: the men's national soccer team play at Laugardalsvöllur (capacity 9800) 2 km east of city centre. Club teams in Reykyavík and playing in Besta deild karla, the top tier, are Fram at the national stadium, Fylkir at Fylkisvöllur, KR (Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkurat, since you were wondering) at KR-völlur, Valur at Hlíðarendi, and Vikingur at Víkingsvöllur. The domestic playing season is April-Oct.
 * Football: the men's national soccer team play at Laugardalsvöllur (capacity 9800) 2 km east of city centre. Club teams in Reykyavík and playing in Besta deild karla, the top tier, are Fram at the national stadium, Fylkir at Fylkisvöllur, KR (Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkurat, since you were wondering) at KR-völlur, Valur at Hlíðarendi, and Vikingur at Víkingsvöllur. The domestic playing season is April-Oct.

Geothermal swimming pools

Outdoor geothermal swimming pools are an important part of Icelandic culture and a visit to them is a great way to relax with Icelanders. In fact it is not stretching the truth too far to suggest that because drinking is so expensive the hot-pots at these pools serve the same role that pubs and bars do in the rest of Europe.

It is possible to hire swimsuits and towels at all the pools. As Icelandic pools have very minimal amounts of chemicals in them it is very important to shower thoroughly naked beforehand, and pay attention to the notices and posters that highlight hygiene issues.

Learn
Being the main population centre of the country, Reykjavík is also the location of most of Iceland's education institutions. Close to the city centre is the University of Iceland, which offers courses in Icelandic as a second language. Most degree programmes are in Icelandic, but there are some specialised postgraduate degrees available relating to sustainable development and to medieval manuscripts taught in English.

Reykjavík University was founded as a business school under the auspices of the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce. It has evolved into an institution offering a wide range of degrees in the fields of business, law, computer science and engineering, with a higher number of English-language programmes than the University of Iceland.

At pre-higher education levels, Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð (Hamrahlíð College) offers an IB programme in English. Several smaller schools offer Icelandic language courses for foreigners, including Mímir and IceSchool.

Work
There's not much in way of employment opportunities in Reykjavík. Since the economic collapse of 2008, unemployment has risen to around 8% and unless you have special skills you're likely to be at a disadvantage as a foreigner in a job hunt. Additionally, it's extremely difficult for non-EEA citizens to get a visa unless they already have a job. If you are an EEA citizen, however, you can head over to Eures, a database of jobs advertised in the entire EEA. In Iceland it's run by the Directorate of Labour (Vinnumálastofnun) who may also be able to offer you further advice. If you're from one of the other Nordic countries and are aged between 18 and 28, you may be able to take use of the Nordjobb summer job program, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Buy

is the main shopping street of Reykjavík and has many funky boutiques, with both Icelandic and international designs. , running from Laugavegur up to Hallgrimskirkja, has a range of souvenir and craft shops. Record shops and bookstores are also located on these streets, where you can find Icelandic music and literature as well as a wide range of foreign music and books in English. European plug adapters are available at the Eymundsson bookstore on Laugavegur.

Reykjavík has one flea market,, in a warehouse by the harbour and open Sa Su 11:00-17:00. In addition to stalls selling clothes, antique furniture, old books and other typical fleamarket wares, there is a food section where you can buy many Icelandic specialities as well as cheap and fresh fish and potatoes.

If you yearn for international chains such as Zara and Debenhams, then head to one of 2 malls in the capital area; in Reykjavík and the newer  in neighboring Kópavogur. Everything in Iceland probably costs more than it does back home. Items can be as much as 3-4 times the price in neighboring countries, mainly because of taxes (24.5% sales tax on products, 7% on books), import duties and so on, though there are exceptions to this rule.

Sales tax is always included in the sticker price. All foreign visitors are entitled to claim back the tax if they spend 4,000 kr or more in one shop in one day. Iceland is not a member of the European Union, so visitors from all European countries are entitled to sales tax refunding. Icelanders living abroad are also entitled to sales tax refunding.

ATMs are found throughout the city, and they should accept any foreign cards. Currency exchange is mainly done at banks, there are very few special currency exchange shops. Icelanders make very little use of cash, paying for even the smallest of things with their cards. Foreign cards will generally be accepted in stores and restaurants, although there may be problems with American Express in some places. Minimal Icelandic cash is needed for a visit to Reykjavik. You must have a PIN to use your card.

Iceland is one of only a few countries to participate in whaling and hunting of various marine mammals. Many shops have souvenirs made from seal pelts and sometimes even whale or dolphin bones. These are illegal to import or possess in most countries due to the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (aka CITES) and attempting to bring back such goods might result in a hefty fine.

Tipping isn't done in Iceland, not under any circumstances; not for any service, not for restaurants or for hotels, or any other place.

Budget
Food in Iceland can be expensive. In order not to break the bank, you'll need to be smart when eating. On the budget side, you're mostly looking at international-type fast food options common to what you'd find in Europe and America. Alcohol in particular is expensive in restaurants: a pint of beer is typically 1000-1300 kr. Beer can be purchased for under 300 kr in most convenience/grocery stores, but wine and spirits are available only in the few government-controlled shops. Unlike most countries, duty free purchases can be made by visitors to Iceland who have just arrived at the airport, so that is another way to pay less for alcohol.

10-11 is a chain of convenience stores (open 24/7) with plenty of ready-to-eat items such as sandwiches, wraps, and surprisingly enough, tacos. 10-11 is always open but also more expensive than supermarkets, that's why you see most Icelanders shop for food at Bónus (open 10:00-18:00), a low-cost supermarket chain. Even better, you can find a fish shop which sell ridiculously fresh and absolutely delicious fish, at a very reasonable price, and cook it yourself with some potatoes and vegetables. The fish shop could be in Kolaportið, a central market which only opens on weekends, or alternatively one of the many fish shops (fiskbúð) all around the city.

Try one of the hot dog places that are found everywhere. This German import has become thoroughly Iceland-ized. A hot dog should cost 250-300 kr. Ask for "Eina með öllu", a hot dog with everything on it.

Fast food – Apart from the usual suspects such as KFC and Subway (McDonald's was re-branded Metró by the local franchise holder in 2009, but kept a similar menu) and the hot dog stands mentioned above, Reykjavík has home-grown fast food restaurants. In the city centre many are open 24/7 in weekends, serving the partying crowd. Names include Nonnabiti and Hlöllabátar (subs and sandwiches), Kebabhúsið and Ali Baba (kebabs), Serrano (burritos) and Pizza Pronto (you can guess what they sell). You should be able to fill your stomach at each of these for 1000 kr or less.

The most local street food you can find is kjötsúpa, Icelandic meat soup. It is a spicy vegetable soup with lamb meat. They have a vegetarian version of it too, that is just the same soup minus the meat. You can find vans selling it next to the Hallagrimskirkja and at the northeastern corner of Tjörnin. A small bowl costs about 700 kr and a large one 1100 kr as of August 2014.

Thai restaurants – Thais form, along with Poles, the largest immigrant community in Reykjavík and as a result there are a lot of good and cheap Thai restaurants around the capital, often run by Thai families. You will usually get large portions without paying much more than 1000-1500 kr. Options in central Reykjavík include Krua Thai (Tryggvagata 14) and Núðluhúsið (Laugavegur 59, 2nd floor).

There are tons of cafes everywhere in the city that are relatively inexpensive and a great place to sit, relax and warm up. You can also check your e-mails if you bring your computer, as there is free Wi-Fi in most of them. Kaffitar and Te & Kaffi are comparatively large chains and serve great barrista style coffee, that might however be on the expensive side.

Mid-range

There are many fantastic fish restaurants in Reykjavik. The more expensive ones are by the harbour or in the centre, if you're not so rich try heading towards the old town. Though generally not listed here, most bars serve some food, often better than what you would expect from the look of the place but generally with relatively uninspired menus: Expect to see a few burgers, a pasta dish or two, some salads and maybe a burrito.

Plan on at least 2,000 kr for any meal not in a budget/fast-food restaurant. Seriously.

Splurge
If you're willing to spend the money, you'll have no problem finding world class dining in Reykjavík. In addition to some great fish restaurants, most of the world's popular cuisine is represented in Reykjavík's up-scale dining in one form or another.

Drink
Reykjavík is considered to have some of the best nightlife in all of Europe and it can be almost guaranteed that you haven't really "partied" until you've done it here. This fact is proven by the number of celebrities who come specifically for it.

Drinking is expensive - expect to pay between ISK 1.000 and 1.400 (2021 prices) for a draft pint at a bar. Bottled beers and mixed drinks are more expensive, sometimes outlandishly so. Despite the cost, going out in Reykjavik is a fun experience. Since alcohol is expensive at Reykjavík bars and clubs, Icelanders usually buy their alcohol at the government owned liquor stores (Vínbúðin, called Ríkið by locals) and stay at home drinking until about midnight (or later), then they will wander to the bars. Do not expect bars and clubs to become crowded during weekends until about 1AM (at least). Cover charges are very rare in Reykjavík, unless there is live music or some other sort of event going on. Note that although the legal age for entering clubs is 18, the legal drinking age is 20 and many places set higher entry age limits themselves.

Bars are open to 01:00 on weeknights, but most will stay open until 06:00 or 07:00 on Friday and Saturday. The clubs and bars themselves are mostly found in a very small area of the city centre, it's easy to just walk around and follow the crowds. You're sure to find somewhere to go, but if you're not sure, groups of drunken Icelanders will usually be eager to help a tourist out! During weekends, live music is easy to find in some of Reykjavík's bars. During the day, be sure to pick up the free English-language magazine The Reykjavík Grapevine for information on live music events for that evening. It is easy to find in shops, restaurants and bars around the city.

There is an ice bar in Restaurant Reykjavík where all the furniture and the bar are made from glacial ice. This seems like an interesting place to go, however, you will be charged 1300 kr for entry which includes a single vodka-based cocktail in what is effectively an atmosphere and music-free deep freezer. You cannot bring in or buy more drinks, if you are keen for novelty it is good, otherwise perhaps not worth the money.

Bars
The distinction between bars and clubs is not very clear in Iceland, with most clubs being more like bars until a little before midnight. However, the following venues can be said to be purely bars - places to go and drink with your friends, rather than to dance or listen to music.

Clubs
Reykjavík has a large number of clubs and when one closes, another is usually very quick to take its place. There would be no point in trying to list them all, the following are only a small taste. Most of them are quite small - don't expect the big dance halls of many European capitals - but that's part of the fun, the intimate spirit of the Reykjavík nightlife.

Budget
Be warned that there is very little in the way of affordable lodging in Iceland, particularly if you are travelling with a family. The cheapest option in Reykjavík, by far, is to stay at the city's only campsite. If that's not for you, there are several hostels with affordable dorms located in and around the city centre. Fortunately for the traveller on a budget, this seems to be the fastest growing type of accommodation in Reykjavík. Most of these hostels also offer single or double bedrooms, and a few small guesthouses have rooms at similar prices.

Splurge
Just as there are surprisingly few cheap accommodation options in Reykjavík, there are surprisingly many expensive ones.

Connect
Reykjavík has excellent mobile phone coverage (including 5G) and various providers, the largest being Síminn, Vodafone and Nova. Most foreign SIM cards should work without problems, but it may be best to check with your mobile phone provider at home before leaving. Payphones are almost nonexistent in Reykjavík.

Wi-fi is free at most cafés in Reykjavík and even at many bars. If there's a password required just ask the staff. Partly because of this, internet cafés have almost ceased to exist, but one such still in operation is GroundZero, Frakkastígur 8. The clientele is mostly gamers. 1 hour costs 600 kr.

Though Icelandic is the official language, English is spoken quite fluently by almost everyone you will meet and you should have no problems when it comes to communication. Many people also speak a Scandinavian language.

Stay safe
Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world, and Reykjavík is one of the safest cities you will ever visit. Just be sure to avoid the fights that break out among the most intoxicated partiers in bars and most often on the street on weekends. However most people are incredibly friendly and police are also friendly and very helpful.

Petty thefts in Reykjavík have occasionally occurred. In addition, the female traveller would do well to exercise good judgment when walking alone at night. Rape is rare, but can occur. Still, even with these issues, Reykjavík is much safer than most other western cities, and certainly safer than the larger capitals of other countries.

Homeless people generally hang in the area around the Hlemmur bus station or on Austurvöllur park. They usually don't bother people, not even to ask for spare change even though they might seem to act strangely.

Cope
Even though Reykjavík doesn´t have a large population, traffic during rush hour (roughly 07:45-9:00 and 16:30-18:30) can be heavy in certain parts of town. Expect jams and delays in narrow downtown streets and along the main Miklabraut artery.

During the summer, the sun does not fully set, resulting in "dusk" between the hour s of roughly midnight and 03:00. While a novelty at first, the lack of night can quickly disrupt your sleeping habits and result in general fatigue. If visiting in the summer, be sure to bring a sleeping mask, even if the window shades largely keep the light out.

Toilets can be a little bit hard to find. Stores tend to be rather small and almost never have them. Restaurants and cafés are required to provide toilets, and often allow passers-by to use them free of charge. There are a handful of public toilets downtown.

If you can bear to be asked by almost every Icelander you meet "How do you like Iceland?" you're all set for the trip.

Press
Reykjavík has one English language magazine, The Reykjavík Grapevine, published bi-weekly in the summer and monthly in the winter. Although it started out as a publication mainly aimed at tourists (with events listings, etc.), it has become respected in Iceland for at times very good research journalism and coverage of current events. Available for free at various locations around the city.

Some foreign newspapers are available at newsagents, but for same-day papers you can go to the Eymundsson bookstore at Austurstræti 18 and have them printed.

Religion
Lutheran churches are easily found throughout Reykjavík and most of them hold mass at 11:00 every Sunday. There is a Catholic cathedral in central Reykjavík by Túngata, usually called Landakot church but formally known as the Cathedral of Christ the King. A Catholic mass is held there every day in Icelandic, as well as a mass in English 18:00 on Sundays and in Polish 13:15 the second and fourth Sunday of each month. The Russian Orthodox congregation has a house at Sólvallagata 10, holding mass 18:00 on Saturdays and 10:30 Sundays. For Muslims, there are 3 options: The Association of Muslims in Iceland holds Friday prayers at the "Reykjavik Mosque," on the third floor of an office building at Ármúli 3; the Islamic Cultural Centre organizes their services (prayer, meetings, classes, and a school) out of Skútuvogur 1H, while the new Grand Mosque at Skógarhlíð 20 is available for all regular prayer times.

Embassies

 * 🇨🇦 Canada
 * 🇨🇳 China
 * 🇩🇰 Denmark
 * 🇫🇮 Finland
 * 🇫🇷 France
 * 🇩🇪 Germany
 * 🇮🇳 India
 * 🇯🇵 Japan
 * 🇳🇴 Norway
 * 🇷🇺 Russia
 * 🇸🇪 Sweden
 * 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 * 🇺🇸 United States

Consulates

 * 🇬🇷 Greece
 * 🇵🇱 Poland

Go next

 * Golden Circle - a marketing term for a one-day circuit from Reykjavik. It can be easily done by car or by tour. Tours are usually 7.5-hr long and stop at these 3 locations:
 * Þingvellir National Park is located about an hour and a quarter's drive to the east of Reykjavík, here you can see the canyon caused by the Eurasian and North American plates moving apart. It is also home to the original Alþingi (Parliament) and several other cultural treasures. These factors have seen it added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
 * Gullfoss A spectacular waterfall (which translates as Golden Falls) and one of the nearest big waterfalls to Reykjavík
 * Geysir Geothermal hot spot
 * Hafnarfjörður is a town just outside Reykjavík
 * Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið in Icelandic language) is a famous and amazing geothermal spa with the water temperature around 40 °C all year round, even in freezing conditions, located south-west of Reykjavík, not far from the main airport at Keflavík.
 * The Iceland Ring Road is a staple for many tourists who wish to explore what Iceland has to offer by seeing volcanoes and icebergs, waterfalls and fjords that are peppered island-wide.

By booking a trans-Atlantic ticket on Icelandair with a free "stop-over" of up to a week in Reykjavík, you can follow a visit to Iceland with a visit to London, Paris, Glasgow, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or another city in Europe, or to Washington, D.C., Boston, Orlando, New York, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle, or another U.S. city.

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Reynoldsburg

Reynoldsburg is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio. It is part of Franklin, Fairfield, and Licking counties.

By car
Reynoldsburg is located at the intersection of I70 and I270.

Do

 * The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Taste of Reynoldsburg event in August..

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Reynosa

Reynosa, a city of 612,000 (2012) people in Tamaulipas, Mexico, lies directly across the Rio Grande from US border city McAllen, Texas. Despite its reputation, Reynosa is an industrial hub for Northern Tamaulipas and the Rio Grande Valley: its maquiladora companies directly employ over 110,000 people, ranging from direct labor to specialized engineering. The majority of the industries are related to electronics or automotive manufacturing.

History
Reynosa has a long history of being unnoticed. It was just a part of land that many people in the past had fought for. Reynosa was first noticed on 6 July 1686, a long exploring expedition was held by Mr. Agustin Echeverz and Zuvízar, Governor of Nuevo Reino de León and is commanded by Captain Alonso, and they camped on the hills where Reynosa is located today. In December 1748, an expedition led by Colonel Jose de Escandon wanted to establish a new province plan to create 14 villages, including that of Reynosa. The convoy consisted of 1500 settlers and 755 soldiers. In September 1800, a flood occurred that literally swept people off the land; people were saved in canoes and rafts, taking refuge in the hills of El Morrillo. Then, later in 1802, the people in Reynosa relocated. By November 24, 1926, Reynosa is finally elevated back to the way the city was and prospering since.

Get in
You can get to Reynosa by plane, car, or bus.

By plane

 * Aeromexico/Aeromexico Connect (Mexico City)
 * Viva Aerobus (Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA, Veracruz)
 * Viva Aerobus (Cancún, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Mexico City–AIFA, Veracruz)

Travelers from the U.S. can fly into neighboring McAllen International Airport, which is served by Allegiant, Delta, United, and American, and then take a taxi, Greyhound bus, or a shuttle through the Hidalgo border crossing to get to the Reynosa Airport. Aeromexico also offer direct flights into McAllen from Mexico City AIFA while Volaris plans to begin service to McAllen from Cancun in Mexico July 2024. The next nearest major (Mexican) airport is Monterrey International Airport  another 215 km (2.5 hr) southwest of Reynosa via MX-400 for additional flights with Aeromexico, Areus, TAR, Volaris, VivaAerobus to more cities in Mexico and international flights to Atlanta (Delta), Madrid (Aeromexico), Seoul (Aeromexico), Panama City (Copa), and Toronto (Air Canada).

By car
From points in south Texas, take U.S. 83 to McAllen and then exit at 23rd Street (route 115) and head south about 10 km (6 miles) to the international bridge checkpoint at Hidalgo.

From points in Mexico:
 * Mexico Highway 2 runs parallel to the border and can be used to reach Reynosa from other border cities. Traveler warning: this highway is not patrolled by the Federal government and is extremely dangerous during the day, and impassable after dark due to Mexican drug cartel "ownership" of the route. It is in the interest of your best safety to entirely avoid this area and the very small, mostly deserted towns and crossings along it. The crossings are not always open. For example, the crossing at Falcon Lake (which should be avoided at all costs, anyway) closes at 21:00 or earlier.
 * Mexico Highway 40 (toll road) can be used to reach Reynosa via Monterrey. The toll is M$270.

The Aduana office to get car import permits is on Alvaro Obregon, just a few blocks to the left as you cross into Reynosa (go left on Miguel Aleman -- it turns into Obregon -- the office is on your left just after you round the bend).

By bus
It takes about 6 minutes to get from McAllen, Texas, to Reynosa, Tamaulipas using the city bus.

Get around
There are many things to do around Reynosa, including going to church, swimming in the public pool, going out to eat the best fresh tamales... but in order to get to all these fun places you could either: walk (many people don't have a car), drive, take the bus, or bike. It is said to be that in some parts of Mexico like Reynosa, they don't respect bicyclers or walkers that are on the street. That is why the choices for most people really narrow down to: drive or take the bus. Of course many people risk their lives and still walk or bike in the streets, but majority do not.

See
There are not that many historical things in Reynosa to see. However, there are a few historical monuments like A Juárez, Hidalgo and Morelos. Also, there is an Architectural monument, Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which was built in 1810; it has a neoclassical style.

Another thing that tourists could look forward to are the popular festivities: Harvest Fair each year in August. The feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe starts on March 5th. During that time tourists can see several groups of dancers perform their dances as they wear very colorful outfits.

Do

 * Streets and shops- most tourists roam around in Reynosa to enjoy the small shops to buy things and practice their negotiating skills with prices.
 * Border crossing- people cross the U.S./Mexican border to enjoy vice versa. Due to the fact that Reynosa is practically on the border, Texas is well visited as well, keeping in mind about abiding with the state laws of course.

Buy
There are a wide range of shops in Reynosa, varying from supermarkets, to crafts markets selling little nik-naks for tourists. Reynosa is near the pedestrian-only Hidalgo shopping street connecting Plaza Principal to Zaragoza Market. This bazaar is filled with Mexican handcrafts, from colorful woven blankets and baskets to kitschy sombreros and miniature guitars. Many tourists are attracted to shops such as this because tourists wherever they go, they want to purchase something to remember the place by, or as gifts for friends and family.

Eat
Reynosa is a city that is not distant from the U.S. border; so although, there are many Mexican authentic restaurants and chain fast foods found in the U.S. as well.

Drink
Reynosa is known to be "Boys' Town", an area where prostitution is legal and where they can go to bars and nightclubs.

Stay safe

 * Wear a condom
 * Stay hydrated

Go next

 * Monterrey

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Greater Lyon

Greater Lyon is the region that surrounds the city of Lyon in south-eastern France, consisting of the departments of Ain, Loire, and Rhône plus the Lyon Metropolis, a "territorial collectivity" (collectivité territoriale) with the same powers as a department. The whole area is in the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Cities

 * Ain

 * Loire

 * Rhône

 * Lyon Metropolis
 * – Remains the administrative center of the Rhône department, despite no longer being a part of it.

Ain
Ain is a department named after the Ain River on the eastern edge of France. Being part of the region Rhône-Alpes and bordered by the rivers Saône and Rhône, the department of Ain enjoys a privileged situation. It has an excellent transport network (TGV, highways) and benefits from the proximity to the international airports of Lyon and Geneva.

Ain is composed of four geographically different areas (Bresse, Dombes, Bugey and Pays de Gex) which – each with its own characteristics – contribute to the diversity and the dynamic economic development of the department. In the Bresse agriculture and agro-industry are dominated by the cultivation of cereals, cattle breeding, milk and cheese production as well as poultry farming. In the Dombes, pisciculture assumes greater importance as does viticulture in the Bugey. The high diversification of the department's industry is accompanied by a strong presence of the plastics sector in and around Oyonnax (so-called "Plastics Valley").

Due to its industrial character and a close-meshed tissue of small and medium enterprises, Ain ranks among the departments with the fastest growing economy in the country. Its unemployment rate lies far beneath the national and regional average. Besides the export-oriented SME's, several large enterprises with a leading position on national and international markets have settled in the department.

Although looking toward the future, Ain nevertheless attaches great importance to its historical and cultural heritage, as illustrated by its cuisine (restaurant of Georges Blanc in Vonnas), its annual poultry competitions in the Bresse ("the three glorious") and its tourism (346 classified monuments such as the famous church of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse, 14 museums of France, eco-tourism and ski tourism).

Rhône
The Rhône department encompasses varied landscapes and can be divided into three major parts:

 * The Beaujolais hills in the north.
 * The Lyonnais hills in the west.
 * The mountains of Pilat in the south.

The department Rhône-Loire was created in 1789, but was split in two in 1793. In 2015, Lyon and its immediate area were separated from the Rhône department.

The Rhône department now has about 470,000 inhabitants.

Lyon Metropolis
The Lyon Metropolis, known in French as Métropole de Lyon (official) and Grand Lyon (unofficial), is the newest of France's department-level units.

Talk
The language in the Rhône is of course French, but beware that Lyon has a famous drawl and singing and vocabulary idiosyncrasies: the sound "eu" would be added at the end of each word and pronounced addition of more closed in the rest of France.

Some particular Lyonnais words
 * "gone": child
 * "fenotte": woman
 * "ficelle": funicular
 * "vogue": fair
 * "cagnard": sun
 * "allée": building entrance
 * "bouchon": restaurant

Get in
See the Lyon article for more information on getting to the main city in the region.

By plane
Lyon's Saint-Exupéry Airport, some 25 km east of Lyon, is a rapidly developing airport. It still hosts few intercontinental flights (Dubai, North Africa...), but can easily be reached via a European hub (Paris, London, Frankfurt...). Air France serves most airports in France and major European airports. EasyJet serves a number of destinations in Europe, including London, Berlin, Brussels, Rome, Edinburgh and Madrid, along with a few domestic destinations which are not easily reached by train (Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nice). Most other major European airlines also operate flights between Lyon and their respective hubs.

Grenoble airport is actually about midway between Lyon and Grenoble and is served by some low-cost airlines. There are bus services to Lyon from there.

Another possibility is to fly to Geneva, which can save you money if you use low-cost airlines. Then Lyon can be reached by train, but it takes about two hours (€21.50 for under 26s).

Finally, an interesting option for intercontinental visitors may be to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CDG) and take a TGV (high-speed train) to Lyon Part-Dieu station directly from the CDG train station. In some cases, this makes the journey faster and more convenient (no need to go from LYS to the city). Trains run every hour or so; be sure to buy an exchangeable ticket to be able to catch the first available train after you land.

By train
From the rest of France, train is generally the most convenient way to reach the region.

Lyon is linked by TGV (fast trains) to Paris (two hours) and Marseille (1 hr 36 min). Many other domestic destinations are served directly, and there are several direct services to Brussels every day (4 hr). Other international destinations include Barcelona, Frankfurt, Basel and Geneva. As a general rule, TGVs to and from Paris serve both Perrache and Part-Dieu stations; other TGVs generally serve only Part-Dieu.

Coming to Lyon from London by Eurostar may be interesting, and there are now direct trains from St Pancras International to Part-Dieu several times a week, with a journey time of 4hr 41 mins.

By bus
International bus services are operated by most major companies such as Flixbus... and serve most major European cities. Buses usually stop at the Lyon Perrache bus station.

By car
Lyon is a major automotive hub for central and southern France:

 * A6 to the north — Paris.
 * A7 to the south — Marseille, Nice, Spain, Italy.
 * A43 to the east — Grenoble, the Alps, Northern Italy.
 * A47 and A89 to the west — Saint-Étienne, Clermont-Ferrand, Massif Central, west of France.
 * A42 to the northeast — Bourg-en-Bresse, Geneva (Switzerland), Germany.

By bike
You can access Lyon by bike using the ViaRhôna route, a 750km bike path linking Geneva to the Mediterranean coast along the Rhône river.

Get around
Traffic can be heavy on the outskirts of Lyon.

Lyon
See detailed article on Lyon.

The city of Lyon, with its exceptional historical site listed as Unesco World Heritage (one of the largest spaces with Bordeaux):

 * The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
 * 'The Gallo-Roman theaters (Odeon and Grand Theatre)
 * Cathedral of St. John, seat of the Primate of the Gauls.
 * The medieval and Renaissance district of Old Lyon' (cobbled streets and beautiful alleyways with)
 * The Lyon City Hall and the Palais Saint-Pierre (Museum of Fine Arts) looks over the most beautiful town square.
 * The National Opera.
 * The Hotel-Dieu
 * Place Bellecour, the largest square and heart of the city with its center the equestrian statue of Louis XIV.
 * The numerous beautiful churches in all styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque, classical, neoclassical, ...) (Lyon is one of the earliest centers of Christianity): St Nizier Church, St Paul, St Just, St Bruno des Chartreux, St. Polycarp, St. Martin d'Ainay, Pothin St, St Georges; Chapels of the Hotel-Dieu, St Thomas (Chapel of Our Lady of Fourvière), Trinidad particular.

Museums and monuments of the Rhone

 * 'Roman aqueduct of Gier - Chaponost The longest aqueduct section of France.
 * The golden villages: Oingt in particular.
 * The Notre-Dame des Marais, the old district of Villefranche-sur-Saône.
 * Gallo-Roman Museum in St-Romain-en-Gal One of the largest archaeological sites in the Gallo-Roman period in France.
 * Hôtel Dieu - 68 Republic Street, Belleville-sur-Saône Guided tours only. The Hôtel Dieu hospital presents history in the eighteenth century (surgical instruments, apothecary).
 * Castle of Corcelles - Corcelles-en-Beaujolais| Free visit M-Sa 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 18:30. Fortified castle of 13th-15th centuries.

Do
Hiking The Rhône offers a multitude of opportunities for hiking, walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse riding.

 * Beaujolais: circuits in the heart of the vineyards, through the villages of the region of the Golden stones or on the hills of the Monts du Beaujolais, including:
 * the circuit peaks : golf 40 km through the Beaujolais wine
 * the Green Route : footpath of 11 km of Belleville-sur-Saône in Beaujeu, connected to loops of cycling and discovery; accessible on foot, by bike, mountain biking, skating and the disabled.

 * Hills and mountains of Lyonnais: trails through mountains and hills, orchards, along the Roman aqueducts or top of the line of peaks (Col de la Luère - St-Martin-en-Haut).
 * Lyon and surroundings: possibilities of urban hiking in between hills and along the shores, in peri-urban parks (Miribel-Jonage, Lyon connected by a bike path; Lacroix-Laval) or in the Monts d'Or.
 * Pilat: hiking in the heart of the Pilat Regional Natural Park, through the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhone or along the Rhone

Eat
Lyon has been described as the world capital of gastronomy. There are many authentic "bouchons" (typical Lyonnais restaurants).

Drink
The Rhône is well known for its wines. The department has three viticultural areas:

 * Beaujolais to the north. Known for Beaujolais Nouveau, its wines are less so: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Julienas, Morgon, Moulin à Vent, Régnié and Saint Amour.
 * Côtes du Rhône two wines are in the department: Côte Rôtie and Condrieu.
 * Coteaux du Lyonnais vineyards from the west Lyons.

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Neighbouring regions:
 * Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie to the east
 * Auvergne to the west
 * Ardèche and Drôme to the south
 * Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to the north

Cross-border:
 * Geneva in Switzerland

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Rheinfelden

Rheinfelden is a town divided between Switzerland and Germany with the Rhine flowing through the town and making up the border.

By train
There are two railway stations, one on the Swiss side, and one on the German side.

From the two hourly IR trains leave in direction of Basel (13 min) and Zurich (1 h) via Brugg and Baden. The S1 trains connects to smaller towns around the area.

The has hourly IRE trains to Basel and Radolfszell and sometimes to Ulm. Slower RB trains stop at smaller towns nearby.

By car
On the Swiss side the A3 motorway runs just south of town. There are two exits, Rheinfelden and Rheinfelden Ost. A861 connects to A3 and crosses the border (and the Rhine) just west of town. It connects to the German A5 via A98.

Get around
The bridge in the middle of town serves as a border crossing for pedestrians.

See
The highlight of Rheinfelden is definitely the old town centre with the medieval city walls and the Roman era river fortifications.

Go next

 * Basel
 * Bad Säckingen (D)

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