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Steinbach

Steinbach, a city of 13,500 people in Eastern Manitoba, makes a good day trip from Winnipeg.

Understand
Steinbach, founded by Mennonites in 1874 on land which had belonged to the Ojibway-speaking Anishinabe people, is now Manitoba's third largest city (behind Winnipeg and Brandon). A little over half of the population is of German descent; the city's name means "Stony Brook" in German.

While Steinbach is largely modern, traces of its Mennonite past can still be found; a few conservative Mennonite groups still make the city home and many local businesses close their doors on the Sabbath.

For visitors, the city's star attraction is the Mennonite Heritage Village, a living museum to Steinbach's agricultural past.

By car
Steinbach is on Manitoba Highway 12, about 25 km south of the Trans-Canada Highway.

By bus
There is no bus to Steinbach as of Nov 2019.

By plane
There are two airstrips for general aviation; Harv's Air Service owns one, the other is city-owned.

Get around
Steinbach is small enough to walk or bike; a taxi is available.

Do
The municipality has posted a 3.5km Steinbach Heritage Walking Tour which lists 41 historic buildings or landmarks in the city centre. The tour is also suitable for cyclists.

There are a few local golf clubs, including Quarry Oaks Golf Course (37142 Quarry Oaks Road), Steinbach Fly-In Golf Club (350 Park Rd W) and Girouxsalem Golf and Country Club (38096 Rd 38N).

Eat
Fast food options include Dairy Queen, McDonald's, A&W, Tim Horton's, Subway, Pizza Hut and Dominos Pizza. A few major restaurant chains are located at the mall; other options include:

Drink
Because of its Mennonite roots, Steinbach has applied restrictive policies to alcohol. A 1950 referendum imposed liquor prohibition in the city; this was relaxed in 2003 to allow dining rooms to sell alcohol with meals, in 2007 to allow the golf course and sports facilities to serve drinks, in 2009 to open the provincial liquor store on PTH 12 North and in 2011 to license beverage rooms, cocktail lounges and private clubs.

There is a lounge and a bistro at the Frantz Inn; some local restaurants serve alcohol. Cherry Hill, a lakeside RV park, hosts Harry’s Bar and Restaurant.

Blumenort
Small (pop 1100) Mennonite dairy and agricultural village with a pair of churches and a restaurant, 10 km (6 mi) north of Steinbach on Hwy 12.

Ste. Anne
Tiny village 25 km (15 mi) north of Steinbach on Hwy 12 crossroads with the Trans-Canada Highway. There are a couple of hotels near the main road.

Go next

 * Winnipeg - It's about 65 km from Steinbach to the corner of Portage and Main in Winnipeg. Attractions include The Forks, the Royal Canadian Mint, the Manitoba Legislative Building, the Assiniboine Park Zoo, the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretation Centre and the Fort Garry Hotel.

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Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch (pop. about 100,000) is a city in the Western Cape, and is the heart of the Cape Winelands, South Africa's prime wine region. Its historical parts display colonial Dutch architecture.

Understand

Stellenbosch (founded in 1679) is about 50 km east of Cape Town and is the second oldest town in South Africa. It was named (like Simon's Town) after the former Governor Simon van der Stel. The town is situated on the banks of the Eerste River ('First River') and has some fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture. It is also known as 'Eikestad' ('Oak City') because of its oak tree lined streets. Wines from the Stellenbosch region are known internationally and rank among the best in the world. Stellenbosch is also home to one of the country's oldest established universities with over 25,000 students. There is a bustling night life during the university term-time, with many night clubs catering for young people.

By bus
A van service runs from hostels in Cape Town to Stellenbosch for about R120/pp, depending on how many passengers there are (just one and it's R200). The main bus companies also go to Stellenbosch.

By train
MetroRail operates a regular train service to Stellenbosch from Cape Town via Bellville. Check the schedule, as trains do not run very often. It is also advisable to travel in groups and avoid busy travel times in the morning and evening on weekdays.

By plane
Stellenbosch has its own airfield but the nearest international airport is near Cape Town. Cape Town International airport is about 35 minutes away by car and airport shuttle service is available. Most hotels and guest houses will arrange transfers on request: expect to pay R400-500 for up to four people.

By car
Stellenbosch lies approximately 60km from Cape Town. Drive on either the N1 or N2 highway. If on the N1, exit at the R304 towards Stellenbosch. If on the N2, exit at the R310 (Baden Powell Drive) and follow the signs. The N1 is generally considered to be the safer route, particularly at night.

Get around
Stellenbosch is small enough that the entire city centre can easily be covered on foot. The Tourism Bureau also has a few cycles to rent. A curiosity is that there are no street signs. If you look closely you will see that the street names are indicated in yellow (in Afrikaans) on the edge of the sidewalks.

Stellenbosch is not safe at night, do not walk around, get an uber as you will get mugged. There is no need to take taxis for safety - although if you want to eat (and drink) at one of the outlying wine estates, you'll have to.

See

A walking tour of Stellenbosch provides fascinating glimpses of colonial Dutch architecture. The Stellenbosch Tourism and Information Bureau, 36 Market St., organizes 1½ hour guided tours M-F at 11:00 and 15:00 (R80pp). Special groups can also be arranged for on request. Alternatively, buy the brochure "Historical Stellenbosch on Foot" from the Bureau for R5 and guide yourselves.

Wine tours

Buy
Stellenbosch is not short of tourist shops. If you are tempted to take some of the local wine home, don't forget that it will not be accepted in airline hand luggage!
 * Oom Samie se Winkel means "Uncle Samie's Shop" in Afrikaans. The shop is situated near the lower end of Dorp Street. You will find wines from the local wine estates, antiques, confectionary, sweets, jams, furniture and curios.

Eat
There are many good restaurants in the town. The area around Church Street is informally known as the local restaurant district, with approximately 19 venues within a four-block radius.

Drink
Wine! Stellenbosch is home to some of the best wineries in the world.

Go next

 * Visit the nearby vineyards of the Cape Winelands. Maps, information on vineyards that receive and accommodate visitors and advice on getting to them is all available from the very helpful people at the Tourism and Information Bureau . There are many companies and individuals offering organised and customised tours - or more simply and cheaply, you can take the Vine Hopper minibus which picks up anywhere in central Stellenbosch and takes circular routes around 12 local vineyards (6 each on alternate days). Get off the bus where you want, stay as long as you want, and get on a later bus to take you to the next vineyard or - if you've had enough daytime drinking - back to Stellenbosch.  Tickets for the Vine Hopper cost R300 and are available from the Tourism and Information Bureau or the larger hotels.   Other activities available in the area include whitewater rafting and tour organizers can also be found at the Bureau.

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Stenness

Stenness is a small, scattered village in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, on the A965 main road between Kirkwall and Stromness. It has several UNESCO World Heritage Listed neolithic sights: the Stones, Maeshowe and Ring of Brodgar, with Skara Brae a few miles further north.

Get in
Stenness is on A965 between Kirkwall and Stromness.

Bus X1 runs daily, hourly along this road and April-Oct is extended, doubling back from Stromness to Stenness, Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae.

Bus 5 runs twice M-F from Stromness to Stenness, Ophir and Houton (for south Hoy ferry). Houton can also be reached by Bus 2 from Kirkwall, with six M-Sa, four on Sunday April-Sep and two Nov-March.

Get around
You can walk between Maeshowe Visitor Centre, Stones of Stenness and Ring of Brodgar, although there's no footpath in places.

For Skara Brae cycling is ideal, or in summer take Bus X1 as above.

See

 * Barnhouse Stone is an outlier, near the main road 200 yards west of B9055 turnoff.
 * Barnhouse Stone is an outlier, near the main road 200 yards west of B9055 turnoff.
 * Barnhouse Stone is an outlier, near the main road 200 yards west of B9055 turnoff.
 * Barnhouse Stone is an outlier, near the main road 200 yards west of B9055 turnoff.
 * Lochview Stones are a pair of lichen-clad outliers just north of the causeway between the two lochs. They seem to mark the entrance to the settlement now buried here.
 * Ring of Bookan is a smaller ring a mile northwest of Ring of Brodgar. It's on private farmland, no public access.
 * Skaill House is 100 yards south of Skara Brae visitor centre, same hours and ticket. It's a 17th-century mansion house, built by Bishop George Graham and added to by later Lairds. The present building is two storeys set around a central courtyard.
 * Orkneyinga Saga Centre next to Ophir Church recounts the story of the Norse Earls of Orkney. It's open Apr-Oct daily 9AM-6PM.
 * Skaill House is 100 yards south of Skara Brae visitor centre, same hours and ticket. It's a 17th-century mansion house, built by Bishop George Graham and added to by later Lairds. The present building is two storeys set around a central courtyard.
 * Orkneyinga Saga Centre next to Ophir Church recounts the story of the Norse Earls of Orkney. It's open Apr-Oct daily 9AM-6PM.
 * Orkneyinga Saga Centre next to Ophir Church recounts the story of the Norse Earls of Orkney. It's open Apr-Oct daily 9AM-6PM.

Do

 * Hike: a rough trail leads south along the rugged coast to Stromness.
 * Orkney Storytelling is a cultural centre on A967 at Sandwick, with performances several times a week in summer.

Eat and drink

 * Merkister Hotel serves non-residents, booking essential.
 * Gerri's ice cream parlour is 100 yards east of Standing Stones Hotel, open daily 11AM-6PM.
 * Orkney Brewery is at Quoyloo, 2 miles north of Skaill off the road towards Birsay. It's open M-Sa 10AM-5PM, with tours and tasting flights in the cafe.

Connect
As of July 2024, there is a patchy mobile signal from EE, O2 and Three, but nothing from Vodafone.

Go next

 * North to Birsay for the medieval wicked Earl's palace and "brough" on a tidal islet.
 * West is Stromness, a delightful small fishing village, with ferries to Scrabster on the Scottish mainland.
 * East is Kirkwall, the Orkney capital with a wealth of heritage.

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Stepanavan

Stepanavan (Armenian: Ստեփանավան) is a city in Northern Armenia. It's famous mainly because of the ruins of the walled city of Lori located nearby. There is also a rather big museum of Stepan Shahumyan in town and nice Dendropark 12 km south of town.

Understand
Stepanavan is the main city in the large Dzoraget River valley area, which is separated from the rest of Lori by high mountains.

Get in
The two ways into the Dzoraget river valley region (aside from the Georgian border crossing) are over the mountain from Vanadzor, or through the pass at Dzoraget Village along the Debed River Canyon near Tumanyan.

Minibus/van or taxi from Yerevan or Vanadzor, car rental, or getting a driver are your options for getting transport to this area, aside from hiking or cycling in, which are both great options for those with some time (or a bicycle).

By bus

There are 6 buses per day to Yerevan (1,500 dram), 5-7 ones to Vanadzor (400 dram, 40-60 min), one to Tbilisi (3,000 dram), 2 to Alaverdi (600 dram), one to Gyumri (1,200 dram) and number of other buses to local villages nearby (2015). For details see Transportation schedule.

Get around
Same as the options to get in, with local public transport based out of Stepanavan.

By taxi
Taxis are ready to deliver you any place you want, some taxi fares: around the town 500 dram, to Lori berd 1,000 dram, to Stepanavan Dendropark; 2,000-2,500 dram return with 1 hr waiting.

See

Do
This is a hiking, biking, camping wonderland, as there are no fences, few cars, lots of back roads and trails, and very friendly people.

 * Rafting. – Dzoraget River is the only Armenian river suitable for rafting. The commonest rafting route begins at the Dzoraget bridge, near the town of Stepanavan. Rafting on the river is concentrated in the Dzoraget Canyon, which is in some places as deep as 300 m.

Eat
There are a few places to eat in Stepanavan, some barbecue restaurants on some of the highways and food at some of the hotel/resorts (e.g. SH Resort, Anahit Holiday Hotel).

Drink
Drinks are found where food is served, plus a few cafes in the summer in Stepanavan.

Go next

 * Khorakert Monastery and Khuchapi Monasteryat the border with Georgia, see Northern Armenia
 * Alaverdi – The town itself has little to offer of historic value, but there several beautiful monasteries in the vicinity of it: Sanahin Monastery, Haghpat Monastery
 * Gyumri – Armenia's 2nd largest city which once dwarfed Yerevan. Small old town area still shows earthquake damage from 1988.
 * Vanadzor – Armenia's 3rd largest city with Soviet industrial architecture, although it has a few nice churches

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Stephen

There's more than one place called Stephen:

United States of America

 * Stephen (Minnesota) - a town in Minnesota
 * Stephen (Mississippi) - a town in Mississippi

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Stephenville

There is more than one place called Stephenville:

Canada

 * Stephenville (Newfoundland and Labrador) - A town in Newfoundland and Labrador.

United States of America

 * Stephenville (Texas) - A city in Texas.

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Stephenville (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Stephenville is a town of 6,600 people (2016) in Western Newfoundland.

History
This place was known as the Acadian village, between 1848 and 1870. The populace of the village consisted of Roman Catholics who eked out a living, farming and fishing. The town's population continued to grow because of the stable economy. It was home to Ernest Harmon AFB, which was operated by the United States Air Force from 1941 to 1966.

The base precipitated an economic boom of sorts on Newfoundland's southwest coast during the 1940s. The village of Stephenville grew from a hamlet of several hundred people with no paved streets, side walks, water or sewage system in 1941 into a modern town of over 5,000 by the mid-1950s. By the time Ernest Harmon AFB closed in 1966, the town had more than doubled in size, partly as a result of the provincial government's forced resettlement policy toward residents of outports. The town uses many former USAF structures for housing, recreation and entertainment.

By car
If travelling by car, you first have to take the Marine Atlantic Ferry from North Sydney to Port aux Basques. From there it's a 2-hour drive north on the Trans-Canada Highway to Stephenville. Turn off the Trans-Canada Highway onto provincial Route 460 - White's Road (also known as Hansen Highway) or Route 490 - Stephenville Access Road. Both roads lead into downtown Stephenville.

By plane
You can reach Stephenville easily. Firstly, if visiting from the mainland or anywhere off the island, you can reach Stephenville by air. Stephenville has its own international airport with connections to just about anywhere, but first you have to connect through Halifax or St. John's as they have the largest airports within the Atlantic region.

Get around
Once in Stephenville you can get out and enjoy the region by car or on foot. But be very cautious as Stephenville has the highest crime rate in the province (with the exception of Labrador's small outports). Keep an eye open for common violent attacks and mischief. Do not pick up hitchhikers on any occasion.

By car
The town no public transportation system besides taxis. Two taxi companies—Bluebird and Crown—offer a flat rate of $8 for in town trips, $10 for a round trip and an additional $1 for each stop.

By car you can take Route 460 along the French Ancestors route around the Port-au-Port peninsula, Newfoundland's only bilingual region. On the peninsula make sure you drop by Sheaves Cove for some beautiful scenery; it's near the limestone mine at Lower Cove.

On foot
If you prefer to walk, then get out and explore the town, walk through and see the former American Air Force Base, with streets named after American states.

See

 * There are various sites around town that show old French heritage, later American influence, and ongoing fishing history.

Drink
Newfoundland is known for great drinking, and Stephenville is no exception. Bars and clubs are located throughout town. There are a handful of bars along Main St.

Go next

 * Go golfing at Harmon Seaside Links on the 18 hole golf course.
 * Hike the Lewis Hills and visit Newfoundland's highest point.


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Stephenville (Texas)

Stephenville is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. Acclaimed "Cowboy Capital of the World" (okay, maybe there's more than one), it's the home to Tarleton State University, part of the Texas A&M system, and even has an equine therapy program.

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Sterling

There is more than one place called Sterling:

United States of America

 * Sterling (Alaska)
 * Sterling (Colorado)
 * Sterling (Connecticut)
 * Sterling (Georgia)
 * Sterling (Idaho)
 * Sterling (Illinois)
 * Sterling (Indiana)
 * Sterling (Iowa)
 * Sterling (Kansas)
 * Sterling (Massachusetts) - A town in Massachusetts
 * Sterling (Michigan)
 * Sterling (Missouri)
 * Sterling (Montana)
 * Sterling (Nebraska)
 * Sterling (New York)
 * Sterling (North Carolina)
 * Sterling (North Dakota)
 * Sterling (Ohio)
 * Sterling (Oklahoma)
 * Sterling (Clearfield County) in Pennsylvania
 * Sterling (Wayne County) in Pennsylvania
 * Sterling (Texas)
 * Sterling (Utah) - A town in Utah.
 * Sterling (Virginia)
 * Sterling (Washington)

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Sterling (Colorado)

Sterling is in the Eastern Plains of Colorado.

Get in
Sterling is 125 miles northeast of Denver via I-76, 100 miles east of Fort Collins on CO-14, and 140 miles southwest of North Platte on I-76.

See

 * Overland Trail Museum
 * Pioneer Park
 * North Sterling State Reservoir

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Sterling (New York)

Sterling is a rural town in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The village of Fair Haven is the primary population center.

Get in
By road, Fairhaven is on NY state highway 104A, a branch of the 104 highway from Rochester to Oswego. From Syracuse, take NY 481 to Fulton, then NY 3 to its western terminus.

Air and rail connections are available at Syracuse.

Sleep
Sterling is a sleepy little town... except when the Renaissance Festival is going on. Even then, most visitors attend as a day trip from Oswego, Syracuse, or even Rochester. But if you do want to stay overnight, there are a surprising number of options for such a small community. Most of them are in Fair Haven, catering to Little Sodus Bay fishermen and boaters.

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Sterling (Utah)

Sterling is in Central Utah. Surveyed by James Snow in 1881 after securing rights to former Indian reservation land from the government. Most of the Pettyville settlers moved to this higher bench above Six Mile Creek, six miles south of Manti, and the main road was eventually rerouted to service them.

Scandinavian style stone mileage markers once signed the old route along the San Pitch. Teacher Gus Clark won the then considerable sum of $5.00 in a contest to name the place. One sore loser was so vexed that he slugged Clark, tarnishing the town's 'sterling' reputation. A quiet village with several pioneer adobe houses, the place still maintains two small stores that, along with the new warehouse, function as community centers.

Get in
The town of Sterling is approximately 2 hours south of Salt Lake City. To get to Sterling, Take I-15 Exit 225 at Nephi. Go East on Highway 132 until it intersects with Highway 89. Follow Highway 89 south until you reach Sterling.

To get to Sterling from the South take I-70 Exit 56 at Salina and follow Highway 89 north.

Do

 * Palisade State Park – Golf, Fish, Swim, Canoe, Camp.

Sleep

 * Palisade State Park – Golf, Fish, Swim, Canoe, Camp.

Additional Lodging can be found in Manti or Ephraim.

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Sterling (Virginia)

Sterling is in Loudoun County, Virginia, about 26 miles (42 km) west of Washington, D.C.. The population is approximately 41,000 people (2021).

Understand
Sterling, then Sterling Park or just "The Park", was founded in 1961 by the M.T. Broyhill & Sons Corporation, who bought nearly of farmland. The homes were intended to be much cheaper than homes in Fairfax County, along with amenities and commuter trains carrying workers the half-hour to Washington.

By car
Virginia State Route 7 runs through Sterling. Sterling can also be reached from Interstate Route 66 by taking the Rt. 28, Sully Road exit North. Rt. 28 leads to Rt. 7, thence east to Sterling.
 * About 30 minutes NW of Washington, D.C., except during rush hour.

By plane

 * Other nearby airports include  Reagan National and  Baltimore/Washington International.
 * Other nearby airports include  Reagan National and  Baltimore/Washington International.

Private planes can land at Leesburg Executive Airport, north-west of Sterling. Full service is available; runway length is. Approach to JYO requires special procedures due to the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). Contact Potomac Approach Control on 126.1 MHz.

By Metro
The Silver Line passes through Sterling. Use Loudoun Gateway or one of the other Silver Line stations.

Get around
Bus service is provided by the Virginia Regional Transit Authority. It is called "7 to 7 on 7", meaning that buses run from 7AM to 7PM on Rt. 7.

Taxi and limo service are also available.

Major rental car companies can be found on the grounds of Dulles International Airport, with shuttles direct from the main terminal. There are also two Enterprise locations in Sterling, one on Virginia State Route 7 near the Fairfax County line, and one on Woodland Road near Claude Moore Park.

Do

 * Bike, walk, or rollerblade on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail
 * Golf at the, located in the Lowes Island area of Sterling.
 * Golf at the, located in the Lowes Island area of Sterling.

Go next

 * Visit Washington, D.C.
 * The National Air and Space Museum has its incredible hangar-sized annex in nearby Chantilly.
 * See a performance at Wolf Trap.
 * Go to Civil War historic sites.
 * Visit wineries.

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Sterling (Wayne County)

Sterling is a town in Wayne County, Pennsylvania in the Poconos and Endless Mountains. There is also a "Sterling" in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.

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Sterling City

Sterling City is a city in the Northern Edwards Plateau of Texas.

Get in
Sterling City is located on US 87 halfway between Big Spring and San Angelo. Texas Highway 163 also connects to Ozona about 80 miles south.

Sleep

 * 1910 State Hotel, 702 4th St. More of a typical hotel-type establishment. +1 325-378-2030
 * 1910 State Hotel, 702 4th St. More of a typical hotel-type establishment. +1 325-378-2030
 * 1910 State Hotel, 702 4th St. More of a typical hotel-type establishment. +1 325-378-2030

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Sterling-Rock Falls

Sterling and Rock Falls are adjacent towns in Northern Illinois.

See

 * Sinnissippi Park, off Sinnissippi Rd east of downtown, offers views of the Rock River, Indian mounds, and the Sinissippi Dam Trail that crosses the river atop the dam.
 * Sinnissippi Park, off Sinnissippi Rd east of downtown, offers views of the Rock River, Indian mounds, and the Sinissippi Dam Trail that crosses the river atop the dam.

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Steuben County

There's more than one place called Steuben County:

United States of America

 * Steuben County (Indiana) - in Northern Indiana
 * Steuben County (New York) - in the Finger Lakes region of New York (state)

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Steuben County (New York)

Steuben County is in the Southern Tier region of New York, although the northern part, including Hammondsport, Wayland, and Cohocton, is in the Finger Lakes region.

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Steubenville

Steubenville, The City of Murals, is a city in Southeast Ohio, it is the county seat of Jefferson County.

Visitor Information
The Steubenville Convention and Visitors Bureau has a listing of events that may lead you to a local festival or other fun happening. It also has listings of the murals for which the town is famous and descriptions of other local attractions.

One of the local TV stations, WTOV (NBC) offers online Steubenville weather forecasts and maps that may help plan your days - indoors for rain - outdoors in the parks or golf courses for sun.

By car

 * SR 22 E/W - Route 7 N/S - intersect at Steubenville.

By plane
Visitors to Steubenville typically arrive through the Pittsburgh International Airport, approximately a 25 minute drive from the city. A toll road (576) opened a few years ago making for a shorter and more direct route to the Pittsburgh airport, which travelers may use for a 50¢ fee each way.

Get around
A car is the fastest and easiest way to move around Steubenville.

Do

Eat
Steubenville is known for its local take on Pizza, which adds a layer of cold toppings on a cooked pizza.

Stay safe
Crime is high in this city so you should drive with windows up and doors locked in downtown areas such as the 4th Street area.

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Stevenage

Stevenage is a town of approximately 88,000 (2019) in the county of Hertfordshire, in the south east of England, around 32 miles (51 km) north of central London. The town is well known for being the first ever 'new town'; new towns were a series of towns built near London after World War II. Stevenage as a whole is not as a major tourist attraction, but there are some attractions that may attract local visitors. An interesting fact about the town is that a view of Stevenage from the air, shows it as a heart shape.

Understand
Stevenage is a must for architecture and planning historians, sociologists and socialists to visit, it represents, perhaps, the most successful of the great Post-War experiments with new housing. It was a huge project to relocate those who were displaced by the war in clean, open, and healthy new towns. Its often unattractive architecture is mostly that of the 1960s and 1970s; in this it is perhaps unfortunate, but it was also conceived with a strong vision in mind.

It is easy to write Stevenage off as another soulless new town, and to make stereotypical remarks about it as a place to live, as countless unthinking and lazy commentators have done. But this is to miss what the town offers. Stevenage is like any other UK town, it has its problems and these should not be dismissed, but it also benefits from a good transport infrastructure, wide open spaces, plenty of sporting facilities, a theatre of some reputation and lovely countryside both around it, and within it.

There are many reasons why you might want to come to Stevenage to live. Swimming pools, relatively low house prices, but a quick commute to London (25 minutes by fast train), as well as tennis courts and wide open parks. All of these do attract people from the surrounding area to Stevenage. A particularly attractive feature is the network of separated bicycle paths that cross the whole area, enabling one to cycle practically anywhere in the town, without having to negotiate traffic. Stevenage has the first pedestrianised shopping precinct in the UK, which on the whole remains vibrant and successful, unlike those in many other new towns. Sadly, as with some other UK cities, this is a different place at night - its bleak, sodium-lit environment is not conducive to a thriving night time economy, which is mainly conducted in the Leisure Park by the train station, and the old town. Overall, local citizens are supportive of their town and football team (Stevenage FC), one of the most well supported football league teams in the UK.

History
People have lived in the environs of Stevenage since the Roman times, and a hoard of Roman coins was found in the mid-1980s when Chells Manor was built. One of the most 'famous' landmarks in Stevenage is the 'six hills', which were burial mounds for a wealthy Roman family. Later on, Saxons settled nearby to what is now the Great North Road, subsequently bypassed by the A1(M) motorway. The Saxons gave their new village the name 'Stigenace' or 'Stithenac', which means 'at the strong oak'. Over the following centuries, various hamlets and farmsteads sprung up around the village of Stevenage, the largest ones being Shephall and Broadwater. Stevenage was probably affected by the Danish invasions in the late 9th century as several places very close by have the name Dane End, which usually marks the edge of 'Dane-law'.

Stevenage became more stable during the 11th century, and the Domesday Book records the existence of Stevenage, and many nearby hamlets such as Chells, Shephall, Woolenwick, Whomerley, and Broadwater. Things progressed slowly and steadily for the following centuries, when Stevenage grew from a village to a very small and attractive market town centred around the High Street. Stevenage was frequently visited by people travelling on the Great North Road (that used to run through Stevenage), including Samuel Pepys.

In the mid 19th century the population grew to 2,100 as a result of the new railway station built in the town. During the 19th century Charles Dickens and Edward Bulwer Lytton founded the Guild of Literature and Arts on London Road, Stevenage. E.M. Forster also lived at Rooks Nest near St Nicholas Church.

The most dramatic change came in the 1946 when Stevenage became the location for the "First New-Town". There were some disgruntled inhabitants of the Old Town who believed Stevenage was only their town, and that they were being swamped by the newcomers from London and Essex. In the next twenty years the population rocketed from roughly 7,000 to around 60,000.

Since then a number of other large housing developments have been built, the biggest being Chells Manor, Poplars, St Nicholas, and Great Ashby.

By car
The A1(M) motorway is the most common road used to get into the town and it runs along the western border of the town, although planned future development of Stevenage may breach this barrier and continue on the other side. The A1(M) stretches from London to Edinburgh, and roughly follows the path of the famous and historic Great North Road. The other major road connecting Stevenage to the surrounding area is the A602 which connects the town to the A10 and Ware to the Southeast, and Hitchin to the Northwest.

By plane
The nearest airports are London Luton Airport  (about 10 miles west of Stevenage, easily accessible by the A505 via Hitchin, or buses 101 and 777), and London Stansted Airport  (about 30 miles to the east of Stevenage, accessible by coach 777).

By coach
National Express Coach 777 from Luton, Birmingham and Stansted Airports stop in Stevenage. Public buses also run frequently from nearby towns and villages (such as Hitchin, Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Ware and Letchworth), to the Stevenage Bus Station in the centre of the town and to Lister Hospital, in the Corey's Mill district of Stevenage.

Get around
You can easily get around Stevenage by car, bus, foot or bike.

By car
If you choose a car to travel around Stevenage, consult a good street map first, although the routes are straightforward if you are heading in to the centre of the town for shopping. One thing to watch for in Stevenage is its roundabouts, something the town is very famous for because there are far more of them than in most towns, and they are decorated with flowers most of the year. There are many reasonably priced car parks, but the main ones are the 13 council-managed car parks in the centre of town. These are: Westgate Multi-Storey (attached to an indoor shopping centre), St George's Way Multi-Storey, Marshgate, Southgate, Fairlands Way, Swingate, Daneshill, Railway North, Railway South, Danesgate, Swingate East and the Leisure Centre. In the Old Town, the best bet is the short stay car park behind Waitrose. Elsewhere, Roaring Meg Car Park or Monkswood Retail Park.

By bus
If you wish to travel by bus there is an abundance of bus stops, at least one on all main streets and one on some more minor streets. Stevenage is served by numerous bus companies such as: Arriva, Centrebus, Richmond's, and Uno. Timetables are available at the County Council's Intalink website Intalink. Stevenage Bus Station is on, off Danestrete, in the town centre, adjacent to the Town Square.

The price of bus tickets vary (depending on the distance you are travelling), but you usually pay around £2.30 for a single ticket, £3.50 for a return, or £4 for a day ticket. If you are 11–19, disabled, or a pensioner then you can apply for a pass from Hertfordshire County Council, that will allow for discounted or free bus and train travel.

By bike
Cycling is made very easy around Stevenage by the excellent Cycle Path Network. As well as lots of cycle paths there are footpaths everywhere and many pedestrianised streets.

See

 * High Street and the Old Town Before the arrival of the new town Stevenage was a small town centred around the old High Street. On the High Street there are several listed buildings, some very old pubs, restaurant and upmarket one-off shops. There are other streets with many old buildings off and near the High Street, such as the Bowling Green.
 * High Street and the Old Town Before the arrival of the new town Stevenage was a small town centred around the old High Street. On the High Street there are several listed buildings, some very old pubs, restaurant and upmarket one-off shops. There are other streets with many old buildings off and near the High Street, such as the Bowling Green.

Do

 * Walking There are many good walks to be had in and around Stevenage. One of the most notable is The Avenue walk. This walk takes you from the High Street, north to the tree lined Avenue and along the avenue to St Nicholas Church and then on to Rooks Nest, the undulating Forster Country countryside and the forgotten hamlet of Chesfield (which has the ruins of the ancient church of St Aethelreda). Around Stevenage, you can easily walk to some pretty and picturesque villages, such as Weston, Graveley, Walkern, Aston, Datchworth and Benington by way of public footpaths.
 * Stevenage Leisure Park, Six Hills Way. The leisure park has lots of attractions. Firstly, there's the large 16-screen multiplex Cineworld Stevenage cinema (Booking Line: 0871 220 8000). Then there's the bowling alley (Hollywood Bowl), a range of night clubs and eating places.
 * Stevenage Leisure Park, Six Hills Way. The leisure park has lots of attractions. Firstly, there's the large 16-screen multiplex Cineworld Stevenage cinema (Booking Line: 0871 220 8000). Then there's the bowling alley (Hollywood Bowl), a range of night clubs and eating places.

Sports

 * Football: Stevenage FC were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in League One, the third tier. Their home stadium is Broadhall Way aka Lamex Stadium, capacity 7800, at the south end of town centre.
 * For rugby, try Stevenage Rugby Club, Graveley Road.
 * Next to the Rugby Club is Lister Tennis Club. To avoid paying the expensive tennis club court rates, you can play at several free courts dotted around the town, which you really need to keep your eyes peeled out for (some tennis players have lived in the town for years and didn't know there were any free courts).
 * For watersports the best place is Fairlands Valley Park.
 * Golf can be played at the municipal golf course on Aston Lane, in the very southern end of the town.
 * Other sports are also catered for at the Leisure Centre and some other venues. During the holidays, some schools rent out their good sports facilities, such as the John Henry Newman School.

Buy

 * Most souvenirs on offer for tourists can be purchased from Stevenage Museum. They sell Stevenage postcards, key rings, and Stevenage history and guide books.
 * Roaring Meg Retail Park (there is a large branch of Curry's, Homebase, Toys 'R' Us, and many other stores),
 * Monkswood Retail Park
 * High Street for more upmarket shops.
 * High Street for more upmarket shops.

If you're looking for something niche, the quiet villages surrounding Stevenage such Knebworth, Woolmer Green and Aston feature many small specialist shops, including SuSu Style, Friend Of Danesdury, Sport Autograph and Fitness Footwear.

There are lots of supermarkets in Stevenage, the main ones being the two large Tesco's, the huge Asda, the two Sainsbury's, an Aldi, and the Old Town Waitrose. Most of the larger supermarkets have petrol stations, but there are many more petrol stations across the town.

There are many local corner shops-come-post offices in the numerous neighbourhood centres. The neighbourhood centres also have several other shops; such as a fast food outlets, mini supermarket, Balti house, off-license, hairdresser's, butcher's etc. There are ten large neighbourhood centres: Bedwell Crescent, Marymead, Oak's Cross, The Hyde, The Glebe, The Oval, Poplars, Canterbury Way, Great Ashby, Filey Close and Chells Manor. And other smaller neighbourhood centres in the following streets: Archer Road, Austen Paths, Burwell Road, Fairview Road, Hydean Way, Kenilworth Close, Lonsdale Road, Mobbsbury Way, Popple Way, Rockingham Way, Roebuck and Whitesmead Road.

Eat
Restaurants and other eateries in Stevenage range between average to good! The restaurants include Italian, Indian, Chinese and others. Alternatively, go to some of the fine country pubs nearby or venture a few miles north to the more old market town of Hitchin. Service in Stevenage restaurants is, again, generally average. There are lots of Indian restaurants and a few Chinese restaurants. Stevenage also has many fast food joints: several McDonald's, two Burger Kings, two Pizza Huts, various independent burger, kebab and fried chicken takeaway places as well as numerous fish & chip shops.

 * The Cromwell Hotel, (Old Town) has a good restaurant and serves attractive bar meals too. Interesting historic building, too!
 * The Cromwell Hotel, (Old Town) has a good restaurant and serves attractive bar meals too. Interesting historic building, too!
 * The Cromwell Hotel, (Old Town) has a good restaurant and serves attractive bar meals too. Interesting historic building, too!

There are many places to eat in the Leisure Park, most notable restaurants are the Ask Restaurant. Whilst the general food in the Leisure Park is not that good, Ask and a couple of others give average or better food at an affordable price, just do not expect Gordon Ramsey type standards.

Other places to eat for family meals are not highly recommended although children tend to enjoy them are

Further afield there are excellent restaurants in local villages such as Datchworth (The Tilbury-Inn on the Green, and Coltsfoot Country Retreat), Tewin (Plume of Feathers), and Watton at Stone (George and Dragon).

Cafes
The town now has a couple of very good cafes, such as

Pubs
In Stevenage, there are roughly 25 pubs. Some are better than others. Here are some of the better ones:

If you want to travel further afield some good pubs nearby are:

Sleep
Because Stevenage isn't really a tourist destination, there are not that many hotels for a town of its size.

B&Bs
There are several B&Bs not previously mentioned, most on the High Street or elsewhere in the Old Town. All are reasonably priced and offer decent accommodation.

One of them, Redwood House in Knebworth, is popular among professionals working in the information technology companies in Stevenage.Bed and Breakfast Agency. There are frequent buses and trains between Knebworth and Stevenage.

Go next
Stevenage is near lovely, undulating countryside and picturesque villages, yet it's only half an hour away from the great city of London. Therefore, this makes Stevenage an ideal base to explore London and the Home Counties.

Nearby attractions
The following attractions are within about 15 miles of Stevenage:

 * Hatfield House is a lovely 17th century house set in a very extensive estate. The estate has: the house, the beautiful Old Palace & Knot Garden (the childhood home of Elizabeth I), the famous park and the gorgeous gardens. The park is famous for being the place where Elizabeth I first learned of her ascension to the throne, in 1558 and because it has so many ancient trees.
 * Shaw's Corner, Ayot St Lawrence. The former home of Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw is set in a couple of acres of pretty gardens in the beautiful village of Ayot St Lawrence. It has a fascinating interior and lots of events this summer as it is the 150th anniversary of GB Shaw's birth.

Nearby villages
East Hertfordshire Villages

 * Westmill, nr Buntingford, Herts. Picturesque village with a very good tearoom and excellent pub (Sword In Hand). At its heart is a beautiful green surrounded by idyllic cottages. The village is signposted from the stretch of the A10 between Buntingford and Puckeridge.
 * Datchworth, nr Stevenage, Herts. Attractive village with an excellent pub (The Plough) and gastro-pub (Tilbury Inn on the Green) and a lovely green on which Cricket is played regularly throughout the Summer.
 * Benington for the Benington & Benington Lordship, a picturesque small village a couple of miles east of Stevenage, complete with a duck pond, thatches, village green and a beautiful stone church. Benington Lordship is a beautiful house attached to the ruins of a Norman castle. It is set in several acres of stunning, tranquil gardens.
 * Ardeley, nr Stevenage, Herts. Beautifully quaint village with a lovely church, pond and village green. Good drinking pub 'The Jolly Waggoner' too.
 * Standon, nr Ware, Herts. Standon is a beautiful village with a picturesque church, a few good pubs, a lovely river (River Rib) & refurbished mill (now expensive apartments) and an idyllic high street (complete with old fashioned villagey shops- butchers, bakery etc.). There are many interesting listed buildings in the village, such as the former school next to the church. There is also a large lordship house, which you will reach eventually if you walk down Paper Mill Lane. It is the former home of important local historical figure Sir Ralph Sadleir (the school in neighbouring Puckeridge is named after him) and he is buried at the Standon church.
 * Aston, nr Stevenage, Herts. Picturesque village located on a ridge between the Beane Valley and Stevenage. Just north is the pretty hamlet of Aston End, which is almost part of Stevenage nowadays. It has a beautiful church, St Mary's which is the partner parish of the St Mary's at Shephall.
 * Braughing, nr Ware, Herts. Absolutely lovely village, which is very popular with tourists. It has picturesque buildings, a beautiful church and a ford.

North Hertfordshire Villages

 * Preston, nr Hitchin, Herts. Beautiful small village with a pub that is excellent for real ales. It grew up around Temple Dinsley, which belonged to the Knights Templar, until it was sold to Sir Ralph Sadleir. Now the site of Temple Dinsley is home to the private school Princess Helena College. Very close to the village is the supposedly haunted ruins of Minsden Chapel. Later on, in the 1600s, John Bunyan held services in a natural amphitheatre in Preston, which was then named Bunyan's Dell. The village also has a very good play area, just behind St Martin's Church, called Churchyard Meadows.
 * St Paul's Walden, nr Hitchin, Herts. This picturesque tiny village has a good pub, The Strathmore Arms. There is also the superb St Paul's Walden Bury (the family home of the late Queen Mother), which has beautiful grounds and gardens. The Bury is occasionally open to the public. The village also has an unusually large church (for the size of the village) which is set in a prominent position overlooking the Bury, pub, and surrounding countryside. There is plenty of car parking up by the church and at the pub.
 * Datchworth, nr Stevenage, Herts. Beautiful, small, friendly village with a lovely village green.

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Stevenson

Stevenson is a city in the Southwest Washington region of Washington. It is the capital of Skamania County.

Get in
Portland International Airport/Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Stevenson, WA is 45 minutes outside of Portland, OR and 3 ½ hours from Seattle, WA. To visit, fly into Portland International Airport and hop onto I-84 East if you fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport take I-5 South to Highway 14.

Get around
Driving, biking and walking are all sufficient forms of transportation around Stevenson.

Do
Hiking, biking, windsurfing, fishing, hunting, spelunking, kayaking, sailing, bird watching, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, skiing, snowboarding and more!

Hiking

 * Beacon Rock: This giant monolith was once the core of an ancient volcano and acquired its name from Lewis and Clark during their expedition west. An average hiker can reach the top in less than thirty minutes, while enjoying spectacular views of the river and gorge.
 * Hamilton Mountain: For all hikers there is the Hamilton Mountain trail. There is a loop trail for more experienced hikers but families and beginners can walk a mere  up the trail to view Rodney Falls and the Pool of the Winds.
 * Dog Mountain: Intermediate and experienced hikers will enjoy Dog Mountain. It is a very steep round trip hike with great views of the Columbia River and a flourish of wildflowers

Go next

 * Cascade Locks is just across the Columbia River, accessible via the Bridge of the Gods.

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Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass is a ski destination near Seattle.

Understand
Stevens Pass is one of the more popular ski destinations that is within driving distance of Seattle. The snow is typical of most Cascade resorts, which tends to be more wet than snow typical of inland resorts.

Cloud cover is a rule of life in the Pacific NW. As a result, many days the slopes are fogged in, resulting in very poor visibility. In addition, there are very few days where it is possible to ride in the sunshine.

The pass has a varied array of terrain and features that make it an enjoyable experience despite the above issues.

Get in
The pass is 64 miles east of Everett along US-2. From Seattle and Bellevue, the most direct way is to take SR-522 north to Monroe, where it ends at US-2.

By foot
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a well known trail that extends along the West coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington State.

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Stevens Point

Stevens Point is a town in North Central Wisconsin that is home to a campus of the University of Wisconsin. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail runs through the city.

Get in
Stevens Point is located at the crossroads of Interstate 39 and US Route 10. It is about a 90 minute drive north of Madison on I-39, about 25 minutes south of Wausau on I-39, and about an hour west of Appleton on US 10. From larger cities, it is about a three and a half hour drive from the edges of either Minneapolis or Chicago in optimal driving conditions.

See
A walk along the Wisconsin River is a must especially in the fall when the leaves are in full color. The historic downtown area near the river is also quite enjoyable, filled with shops and local eateries.

Drink
Look for locally made Point beer anywhere in Stevens Point. "If you're out of Point, you're out of town!"

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Stevensville

There is more than one place called Stevensville:

United States of America

 * Stevensville (Maryland) — a town in Maryland
 * Stevensville (Michigan) — a town in Michigan
 * Stevensville (Montana) — a town in Montana

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Stevensville (Michigan)

Stevensville is a village on Lake Michigan in Harbor Country.

Eat

 * Tosi's Restaurant (Stevensville). A large Italian restaurant located in a quiet lakeside neighborhood.
 * Bit of Swiss Bakery and Café (Stevensville). A small bread and pastry shop featuring high-quality desserts of varying types. Located next to Tosi's.

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Stevns

Stevns is a municipality of 24,000 people (2019) on a peninsula in southeastern Zealand. It is dominated by farmlands.

Understand
The municipality of Stevns is on a peninsula between Køge bay and Faxe bay, and it comprises several small towns and villages:, , , and tiny, but perhaps the best known. Højerup old church collapsed partially over the cliff in 1928 due to erosion. It is the same cliff, Stevns Cliff (Stevns Klint), that represents a classical geological site.

It offers unique evidence of the meteorite impact off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, causing global mass extinction 65 millions years ago, with dinosaurs being the best known victims. This event visible in the sediment profile in Stevns Cliff marks the Cretaceous–Tertiary (K–T) boundary. It has been inscribed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.

See

 * Rødvig Harbour
 * Højerup church
 * Stevns Museum
 * Stevns Museum

Do

 * Trampestien Go for a walk on the stomping path along the cliffs. It takes you by Højerup Kirke, Stevns Museum, Stevns Fortress (Cold War Museum).

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Stewart

Stewart is a mining town of about 500 people (2011) in British Columbia. Stewart is surrounded by breathtaking mountains, an emerald rainforest, clean fresh air and pure drinking water. Stewart is one of the vital gas stations on the Stewart Highway to Alaska. The bear viewing platform and the Salmon Glacier near its twin town on the Alaskan side of the border, Hyder, are the main vistas.

History
The Nisga'a First Nation, who lived around the Nass River, called the head of Portland Canal Skam-A-Kounst, meaning "safe house" or "strong house", probably because it served them as a retreat from the harassment of the Haida and Tlingit from the outer coast. They travelled in the area seasonally to pick berries and hunt birds. It and the rest of the Portland Canal had been the domain of the Tsetsaut people, also called the Skam-a-Kounst Indians, or Jits'aawit in Nisga'a, an Athapaskan people who became decimated by war and disease and were driven out of the Stewart area by either Haida or Nisga'a in 1856–57.

The Portland Canal was explored and named in July 1793 by Captain George Vancouver in honour of William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (1738–1808), Home Secretary from 1794 to 1801. The area around the Portland Canal was again explored in 1896 by Captain D.D. Gaillard of the United States Army Corps of Engineers (after whom the Gaillard Cut in the Panama Canal was later named). Two years after Gaillard's visit, the first prospectors and settlers arrived. Among them was D.J. Raine, for whom a creek and a mountain in the area are named. The Stewart brothers arrived in 1902. In 1905, Robert M. Stewart, the first postmaster, named the town Stewart.

Gold and silver mining dominated the early economy. Nearby Hyder, Alaska, boomed with the discovery of rich silver veins in the upper Salmon River basin in 1917 and 1918. Hyder became an access and supply point for the mines, while Stewart served as the port for Canadian mining activity, which was centred on the town of Premier, which was accessed by a 23-km road from Hyder. Other mines in the area were the Jumbo, BC Silver, Red Cliff, and Porter-Idaho. More large camps were south of Stewart at Anyox and Maple Bay.

Stewart had a population of about 10,000 prior to World War I, which has fallen to less than 500.

By plane
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is in Terrace.

By car
Stewart is only accessible by road by Highway 37A, which connects it to Highway 37 (Stewart-Cassiar Highway) at Meziadin Junction, about 60 km (45 minutes drive) to the east; Meziadin Junction is about 2 hours north of Highway 16 (Yellowhead Highway) at Kitwanga. Stewart is about 6.5 hours from Prince Rupert and 8.5 hours from Prince George.

Stewart has mobile wireless service, but the next mobile wireless service is not until Kitwanga, if heading south, or near Watson Lake, Yukon, if heading north.

Driving distances from:
 * Highway 37 north
 * Alaska Highway (west of Watson Lake, Yukon):
 * Whitehorse, Yukon:
 * Fairbanks, Alaska:

 * Highway 37 south
 * Terrace:
 * Prince Rupert:
 * Prince George:
 * Vancouver:

Do

 * Bear watching around Stewart, and during the Salmon run specifically at Fish Creek near Hyder (Alaska side)

Drink
Get 'hyderized' across the border in Hyder.

Stay safe
There are frequently bears around the area, it is thus important to stay bear safe, especially when camping.

Go next

 * Obvious choice would be Hyder, Alaska. Just a 4-minute drive from downtown Stewart.
 * Turnaround and go back to Meziadin Junction and explore the Stewart-Cassier Highway.

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Stewart Island

Stewart Island is the third largest island of New Zealand after the South Island and the North Island, known for its wild kiwi birds, cute small-island town, backcountry recreation, and Ulva Island rare bird sanctuary. It lies 30 km to the south of the South Island, separated from it by Foveaux Strait. With an area of 1,746 km² (674 mi²), it is far smaller than the two main islands, but is nearly twice the size of the next largest island, Chatham Island with 920 km² (355 mi²), and far bigger than all the other small islands of the temperate New Zealand archipelago.

Its original Maori name, Te Punga o Te Waka a Maui, positions Stewart Island firmly at the heart of Maori mythology. Translated as "The Anchor Stone of Maui's Canoe", this refers to the part played by this island in the legend of Maui and his crew who, from their canoe (the South Island), caught and raised the great fish, the North Island. However, the more commonly used name is Rakiura. Translated as "The great and deep blushing of Te Rakitamau", an early Maori chief, it is seen today as the glowing sunrises, sunsets and the aurora australis or Southern Lights.

Most of the remote backcountry of Stewart Island (but not the populated or road-accessible areas) makes up Rakiura National Park.

Understand
Most of the island is covered in native forest and virtually the entire population of about 400 is concentrated in the township of Oban (also known as Halfmoon Bay) on the east coast. Commercial fishing and tourism are the two main occupations for residents. The main attractions for visitors are hiking (called tramping in New Zealand), birdwatching, fishing and deer hunting.

Although Stewart Island looks small on a map next to the South Island, it is large: 64 km long, 40 km across (at its widest point), with a 700-km coastline. But there are only 20 km of roads. You can't walk round the island in a day – even ten days tramping only skirts the northern third. Few people have seen anywhere near the whole of the island.

There is much to see, even close to the only settlement of Oban. Come for a daytrip or stay longer, as there is a good range of accommodation. Some visitors from 20 years ago are still living here.

The terrain is rugged. Stewart Island is made of granite, some of the oldest rock in New Zealand. A wide range of minerals are present, though not in commercial quantities. Tin was mined at Port Pegasus for a few years in the 1890s. There's black iron sand on some beaches, others are white with quartz or red with garnet. Most beaches are gold, sparkling in the sun. Don't bother bringing a gold pan though: it's all "fool's gold"!

Paterson Inlet cuts the Island almost in half. This large expanse of water is popular for boat trips and recreational fishing and diving.

The climate is mild, and a bit damp, but without rain, there wouldn't be a rainforest. The eastern lowlands are forest right to the water's edge. A canopy of kamahi is pierced by majestic rimu and miro. Lianes and lush fern growth adorn the bush interior.

The forest is a haven for bird-life, as there are fewer predators than on the mainland. Kaka, parakeets, tui, and bellbird give a wonderful dawn chorus in spring. New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, is found all around the island. Seabirds abound offshore. Albatross, petrels, cormorants, gulls and blue penguins are common. Rarer species like yellow-eye penguins are also seen often.

Mason Bay, on the island's west coast is much different. It's a 20-km crescent of sandy beach, with huge sand-hills and tussock and scrub in place of forest. This is the place to watch the white-horses charge ashore in a screaming westerly gale.

Get in
Getting there requires crossing Foveaux Strait by boat or plane from Southland on the mainland.

By boat
Stewart Island Experience runs a scheduled passenger ferry service from Bluff, near Invercargill, to Oban/Half Moon Bay, with 2-4 departures during the day (dependent on time of year). The crossing is 22 nautical miles or 39 km and takes one hour. Adult $99 each way, children half-price. Long-stay parking is available at the Bluff terminal. From Invercargill, there's a shuttle that will pick you up from the airport or hotel and bring you to the ferry terminal for an extra $30 each way.

Occasionally other boats, usually charter vessels, make the crossing.

By plane
makes three 20-minute flights a day from Invercargill Airport. $135 one-way, $230 return (amazingly, this is cheaper than a round trip with the ferry and connection shuttles, though it doesn't include pickup at hotels in Invercargill). The same company also operates charter flights to remote areas of Stewart Island.

Get around

 * Walk, mostly. All of the 20 kilometres of roads are around Oban/Halfmoon Bay, and the rest of the island is a hiker's wilderness paradise.
 * Bus tour
 * Shuttles, taxi, rental cars, mountain bikes and scooters
 * Ulva Island Ferry between Golden Bay and Ulva Island
 * Water taxi or charter a fishing or tour boat
 * Helicopter

See
The museum and Department of Conservation (DoC) in Oban both have excellent displays and are open most days.

Stewart Island is one of the best places to view the aurora australis or Southern Lights, unless you fancy an expensive and uncomfortable sojourn in one of the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands. It's not ideally located for this and travellers should not expect a display every night, but the magnetic pole's offset helps, and it's a lot cheaper than taking a boat into Antarctic waters.

Kiwi spotting
Stewart Island is one of the only places in New Zealand where you have a good chance of spotting a fully wild kiwi bird, but they're still not exactly easy to find. They come out only after dark, and are most often spotted at the edges of open areas such as roads or lawns (listening for their calls can help). If you plan to go looking on your own, bring a red light or buy the "Kiwi-spotting kitset" (piece of red cellophane and rubber band) from the Four Square market ($0.50); shining a normal white flashlight at a kiwi may disturb it.

You have a decent chance of finding one if you spend a few hours driving the back roads at night, or a few nights poking around on foot on the hiking trails and town rugby field. But your odds are much better if you go with one of the several tour operators (from $100 per person), which can take you their special spots (some go to the town's airstrip, which isn't open to the public).

You will sometimes see Ulva Island sanctuary (see below) advertised as "the only place to see wild kiwis in the daytime", but this is very rare. Even experienced birdwatchers don't usually see any kiwi there. If you do go there, don't mistake the weka – a much more commonly-seen ground bird of a similar size, shape and colour – for a kiwi. Ulva Island is strictly closed to the public at nighttime.

Mason Bay, on the west coast, is probably the easiest place on Stewart Island (and perhaps in the world) to see kiwis in the wild, but is not accessible by road or day hike.

 * Kiwi Wilderness Walks offer an all inclusive guided walk that starts in Invercargill, spends a night at Mason Bay then walk and water taxis across the island to Halfmoon Bay.

Other nature watching
The outskirts of Oban village are one of the best places in southern New Zealand to see kaka parrots, and native tui birds are abundant. Penguins may sometimes be seen within the village in the evenings, as can long-tailed bats, seals and sea lions, and occasionally even kiwi. Sooty shearwaters nest on Ackers Point, and can be seen in late evening over the summer. Stewart Island is known for its relative abundance of podocarp tree species, and is also overflowing with a multitude of fern species.

Ulva Island
Ulva Island Open Sanctuary (in relative isolation but with easy access from Stewart Island) is a sanctuary for both birds and plants, holding species that are rare or have died out on the mainland of New Zealand. Partially private land and partially national park, Ulva Island is possibly the closest to pristine of any area of New Zealand open to the public. In 1997, the island was declared rat-free, following an eradication program, and extirpated birds have been reintroduced to the island (rats have continued to re=invade and be re-exterminated). Specialty birds include the South Island saddleback (tieke), yellowhead (mohua), red-crowned parakeet (kakariki), and Stewart Island robin (toutouwai). A skilled birder can find all of them within a few hours, and even a non-birder is likely to notice the chicken-like weka, which are particularly common here. In addition to birds the general forest health has improved significantly. Many orchids can now be seen that are difficult to find on mainland Stewart Island. New Zealand sea lions are often seen on the beaches. Water taxis and a ferry service regularly make the short trip from Golden Bay.

You can take yourself around Ulva or take a guided tour. If you don't stop much, it takes about 2 hours to walk all the trails, which actually only cover the northern quarter of the island (the rest is inaccessible to the public). If you like to take it slow or expect to be doing a lot of birdwatching, give yourself much more than that.

Walking and hiking
Walking is a popular activity and walks range from a few minutes and easy (Fuchsia Walk) to several days and challenging (Northwest Circuit). For hikes that you can do in a day or less, check out the official [Stewart Island Short Walks brochure https://www.doc.govt.nz/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/southland/stewart-island-rakiura-short-walks-brochure.pdf], which includes a map and descriptions of each trail.

Deer hunting
White-tailed deer may be found in moderate numbers all over Stewart Island/Rakiura. Red deer are found in moderate numbers in the Northwest. Permits are required for all hunting on Stewart Island/Rakiura and must be applied for in advance from the Department of Conservation or the Rakiura Maori Land Trust. Hunting blocks can be booked via the DOC Website or the Rakiura Maori Land Trust.

Snorkelling
Stewart Island has a rich cold-water marine environment dominated by kelp forests. If you want to go by yourself, bring your own gear and try the north end of Sydney Cove on Ulva Island. The water is 8-12 °C year-round (aka super cold), so you almost certainly will need a wetsuit. Tours from [Stewart Island Adventures https://stewartislandadventures.co.nz/] come highly recommended and include thick wetsuits that will keep you nice and warm.

Eat
There are only a few places to get food on the island. Most, if not all, of them are listed here:

Sleep
There are a variety of accommodation options on Stewart Island - ranging from backpackers, motels, and bed and breakfasts to self catering/contained houses and lodges.

Backcountry DOC huts are theoretically the island's cheapest roof over your head - only $5 per night - but are all located at least two days' walk from town, unless you take a water taxi, private boat, or aircraft. The two DOC huts on the Rakiura Track, each of which is within a one-day walk of town, are $56 per night for foreign citizens (more expensive than the hostel in town).

Campsites on the Rakiura Track, also all about a day's walk out of town, are $24 per person for foreign citizens, and must be booked in advance. Private campsites are available in town at the backpacker's hostel, and outside town at Allan's Base Camp, for about the same price.

Connect
Spark and Vodafone provide mobile phone coverage around Oban.

Free WiFi is available throughout Ayr Street (APNK, password 88 88 88 88), and Elgin Terrace (beachfrontwifi password tokoeka).

Go next

 * Bluff – if returning to the South Island by boat, you will probably land here
 * New Zealand Subantarctic Islands – to the south and east (although you wouldn't generally leave from Stewart Island to get to them)
 * Chatham Islands – if you want to visit more remote and rugged islands, these lie to the east of the South Island (though you wouldn't leave from Stewart Island to get there)

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Steyr

Steyr is a town in Upper Austria, located at the confluence of the rivers Steyr and Enns.

By plane
The closest international airport is.

By train
Over Linz or St. Valentin Over Selztal/Ennstal Railway information

By car
From Vienna: departure Haag From Salzburg: departure Sattledt From Graz: with the Pyhrnautobahn - departure Klaus

Get around
Public transport with city buses or walking because Steyr is very small and most locations are in walking distance

See
Steyr has a beautiful, historical city centre. On the main square there are many old buildings from different epochs, for example the Bummerlhaus, the town's landmark. It is one of Austria's best preserved secular Gothic buildings - a part of the building dates back to the 13th century.

Churches

 * Parish Church (pfarrkirche)
 * St. Mary Church
 * St. Michaels Baroque Church
 * Pilgrimage Church of Christkindl (5 km from Steyr)

Castles and monuments

 * Castle Lamberg: Lamberg Castle first appeared in historical documents as "Stirapurhc" in 980. The precious sandstone figures can be admired in the castle´s inner courtyard. The old Lamberg Castle Library can also be visited with a guide.
 * Castle Voglsang
 * Werndl memorial: As the economic conditions in Steyr at the close of the 19th century were suffering, the establishment of the Austrian Rifle Factory, by Josef Werndl (1831 - 1889) was a vital and important addition to the region's financial situation.
 * Bruckner memorial

Buildings

 * Town Hall: Building of the Rococo era, erected by Gotthard Hayberger, mayor and judge of Steyr, from 1765 to 1778. The balustrade depicts four Baroque female figures representing the then authorities of town: Justitia (sword and scales), criminal law (iron chain and ball fastened to the ankles), church patronage (incense bowl) and Roman law (holding the code of law).
 * Bummerlhaus
 * Sternhaus: It derives its name from the golden Star installed above the main entrance. The star is held by two birds of prey and represents the thriving iron industry. The angelic figures above the windows depict the five senses of man.
 * Meditzhouse and Meditzcourtyard: The House boasts a lavishly decorated Baroque façade and one of Steyr´s most magnificent inner courtyards in Renaissance style.

Museums

 * Museum Arbeitswelt: Wehrgrabengasse 1. Interesting exhibition: "working_world.net" - Work and Life in a Globalized World. Tel. +43 7252/77351
 * City museum Steyr: Grünmarkt 26, in the Innerberger Stadl (built in 1611). Exhibition with folkloristic collections, scythe hammer, nail forge, the Petermandl knife collection, the Steinparz bird collection and arms produced by the founder of the Steyr Works, Josef Werndl, recall the heyday of the former iron city of Steyr.
 * Iron clocks museum Schmollgruber: Grünmarkt 2. The oldest exhibits are church clocks (end of the 14th century), iron clocks from the baroque period, church clocks produced by Steyr church clock makers (beginning of the 20th century) as well as a water-driven church clock.

Do
There are many interesting activities for tourists in Steyr, but the best way, to experience the city is the Nightwatchman town tour. A nightwatchman in traditional clothing with halberd and lantern carries the guests through the historic town, telling stories and tales. At the end of the tour he guides up at the parish church spire! Every Thursday and Sunday is a tour for visitors at 20:00 (Oct-Mar 18:00). Information and booking at the tourist office of Steyr: +43 7252/53229-0

Another way to explore the city - but more comfortable - is with Segways. It is very easy to learn - bend over slightly - and the Segway drives forward! Guided tours take place daily, information and booking: +43 720 / 554 721 21

Events

 * Styraburg Festival: mid-November
 * Long night of museums: early October from 18:00
 * Schubert Festival: mid-April – early May
 * Jazzfest Steyr: late April
 * Styraburg Festival: mid-May
 * Long night of churches: late May
 * Steyr Town Festival: late June
 * "Volxmusikfest" at the quarter Steyrdorf: various dates Jul-Sep from 18:00
 * Musikfestival Steyr with open-air opera at the Schlossgraben: late July - mid-August
 * Pottery market at the town square: late July

Buy
The traditional shopping areas in Steyr are the "Grünmarkt" (from the main square to the town gate), the main square an the "Enge" (from the main square to the confluence of the rivers Enns and Steyr). There are many small shops and boutiques.

Opposite to the parish church is the shopping centre "Citypoint" with many shops like H&M, Esprit, New Yorker, Müller, Deichmann, etc. as well as a McDonalds, a café and a Chinese restaurant.

The book store "Ennsthaler" at the main square offers a grand variety of books about the town Steyr.

Go next
Located at the entrance to the peaceful and picturesque Hintergebirge it is an ideal setting-off point for all excursions into the Kalkalpen National Park. Here the visitors can get information on hiking trails and bike routes, alpine pastures, guided national park hiking tours or mountain bike routes.

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St Francis

St Francis Bay is a working fishing port and holiday destination in the Cacadu district of South Africa.

Understand

St Francis consists of three closely related, but distinct areas: St Francis Bay, Port St Francis and Cape St Francis.

Not far from Jeffreys Bay lies the charming town of St Francis Bay. It is known for its endemic white houses with either black tile or thatch roofs blending together with the Sardinian-style red tile roofs. Approximately half of the town is built around the largest web of manmade canals and waterways in Africa. Adjacent to St Francis Bay is the pastoral fishing village of Cape St Francis with its outstanding beach and historic Seal Point Lighthouse while Port St Francis is the harbour. Visit Oyster Bay, a town that caters for those who enjoy quiet time and relaxation. Explore this district with its beautiful beaches, rich wildlife and adventures - surf the waves or swim with dolphins.

St Francis Bay is a beach village of Cape Dutch style thatched roof houses build on canals in the Kromme River estuary.

Port St Francis is a working fishing port for the squid/calamari industry. Also home to Station 21 of the national Sea Rescue Institute.

Cape St Francis is home to a working lighthouse build in 1878. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and good surfing spots.

By car
Take the Humansdorp exit from the N2. Drive through Humansdorp and follow the R330 to St Francis. St Francis is 76 km from Port Elizabeth. You could also drive in from Durban (901 km) or Cape Town (690 km).

By plane
There are two airports located in close proximity to St Francis. The closest is the Port Elizabeth airport which is 76 km away. The East London airport is 356 km away. There are regular flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and other South African destinations to the airports in Port Elizabeth and East London.

By bus
All major South African coach companies offer regular schedules to and from destinations like Addo.

See

Horse, hiking & mountain biking trails
Small nature reserves in the area provide the perfect backdrop for magnificent hiking and hore riding trails in the area.

Connect
Local telephone directory: 1023

International telephone directory: 10903

Important u
 * Police: 10111 or +27 42 293-1133
 * Fire Brigade: +27 42 291-0283
 * Ambulance: 10177 or +27 42 293-1311
 * Hospital: +27 42 291-0749

Nearby

Further away

 * Addo
 * Baviaans
 * Grahamstown
 * Karoo Heartland
 * Sunshine Coast
 * Tsitsikamma

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St. Francisville

St. Francisville is in West Feliciana Parish, one of the Florida Parishes of Louisiana.

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St. George's

St George's is the capital and largest town of Grenada in the Caribbean. It's within St George parish, which in 2019 had a population of 35,559, but that includes the tourist strip of Grand Anse, separately described.

Understand
The volcano that created Grenada had a side crater that eventually sank and flooded, to create a natural harbour. This was on the west coast sheltered from the Atlantic and fierce trade winds, so it was the obvious place for a port and settlement. The first European settlers were French, who called the place Fort Royal, and realised that in hurricane season it could shelter their vessels from other islands less well-endowed. The British captured it in 1762, but didn't make too good a job of fortifying it against counter-attack. Back came the French who built a series of forts, only to see the island re-awarded to Britain in 1783. And so the principal bastion was re-named Fort George, commanding the Carenage, the natural harbour.

St George's remained at the centre of island life through the plantation years and slavery, then through emancipation, the late colonial era and independence. The harbour is still busy with cruise liners, but since the 1980s the main tourist destination and investment focus has been Grand Anse just south, while town has become run-down. Grenada seldom suffers hurricanes but was struck in 2004 and 2005, and reconstruction was hampered by several global financial slumps, the latest being Covid from 2020 through 2022. Your tourist spend however modest will be appreciated.

Get in
is on the peninsula 8 miles southwest, see Grenada (island) for facilities and flight connections.

Cruise ships often call at Grenada but there are no international ferries. The cruiser terminal is just north of Fort George.

east of the harbour has a ferry from the smaller Grenada islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, likewise see Grenada (island).

St George's is the hub of all island transport, with a fleet of minibuses and taxis converging. Transport is especially good along the crowded southwest corridor from the airport and Grand Anse.

is on the shore 200 yards north of the cruiser terminal. A scrummage of taxi drivers wait along this strip.

Get around
Walk, the town is compact though some streets are steep.

The Discovery Train pootles round town every hour or so, buy tickets in the Esplanade Mall by the cruiser terminal. These include entry to the museum and Fort George, not that big a saving since in 2023 both remain closed. But it saves your legs on the steep streets, and is a safe experience for less adventurous tourists in dread of robbery or cannibals.

See Grenada (island) for buses and taxis.

See

 * Carenage is the attractive horseshoe-shaped inlet and traditional harbour. From the heights, effectively you're looking down from the crater rim into what was a lava caldera when this island arose from the sea. "Carenage" means hauling a sailing ship onto its side to scrape the barnacles off its hull and make other repairs. It's unwise to attempt this manoeuvre with a big modern ship and those dock around the corner west, though smaller cruisers and the ferry still dock here.
 * Christ of the Abyss (Il Cristo degli Abissi) is a bronze statue midpoint of the Carenage waterfront, presented by the city of Genoa in 1961 in gratitude for rescue efforts during the loss of the liner Bianca C. So this one is on dry land but identical statues are submerged off Portofino in Italy and off Key Largo in Florida. Both are popular diving attractions and Grenada's dive industry could do with a boost; they can't have been tempted?
 * Fort George is on the knoll overlooking the Carenage. Part of it is police headquarters, part is the historic 18th century fort. This is tumbledown and neglected, so what should be a prime attraction is a sorry mess. You mostly come for the view. It's accessible daily 7AM-5PM and they might charge $2 to let you in.
 * St Andrew's is the Presbyterian church on the lane up to the fort. It was built in 1833, but the hurricane of 2004 wrecked all but the two gable walls and tower, so there's now a modern interior between these late-Georgian "bookends".
 * Sendall Tunnel is a 340 foot wormhole beneath the Fort knoll, connecting the Carenage with the historic Church St district. For vehicles it's one-way northbound. If you walk, pick the same side as everyone else (there's no sidewalk) and trust that no large vehicle is going to demonstrate how barnacles were scraped off the hulls of sailing ships. Southbound vehicles use Young St so walk that way if you want to avoid this gloomy, ill-ventilated route.
 * St George's Parish Church on Church St is Anglican. It's been restored and is an attractive Victorian structure.
 * The Priory on Church St is a charming Greek-Revival-meets-Gingerbread mansion, built in the late 18th century as a Dominican Presbytery. It's now a private residence, no tours, although the fabric is maintained by Grenada National Trust.
 * York House on Church St was the Grenada Parliament until wrecked by the hurricane of 2004. They moved into new premises and it's been left derelict.
 * Immaculate Conception Cathedral is RC, on Church St facing York House, built in fits and starts in the 19th century. It was rebuilt after the hurricane of 2004 and is fairly simple.
 * are more like a municipal park garden than a botanic collection. They're open daily 6AM-6PM.
 * are more like a municipal park garden than a botanic collection. They're open daily 6AM-6PM.
 * or "Old Fort" is a scenic bastion on Richmond Hill, started by the French after they captured the island in 1779. The British had prepared against seaborne but not overland assault, so that was a mistake by les rosbifs that France profited from. This was the largest of a series of positions along the heights, and the work was coming along nicely when the 1783 Peace of Paris awarded Grenada back to Britain. The French got Pondicherry in exchange, but their economic defeat set them on the road to revolution. The British completed these fortifications, making Fort George their main redoubt. The area is free to stroll M-F 8AM-6PM.
 * Fort Matthew 200 yards north of Fort Frederick was part of the same defences. It's extensive but doesn't command a view and you may find it fenced off. From 1854 it was the island mental hospital, but that moved to Mount Gay in 1987.

Further out
Grand Anse 3 miles southwest is also part of St George's Parish but is separately described.

is a headland on the west coast. You mostly come for the underwater sculpture park, a somewhat spooky ring of 26 children holding hands. They stand in 5-8 m depth so they're well within snorkel range or a novice scuba dive.

De La Grenade Nutmeg Garden in St Paul 3 miles east of town is a tourist-trap shop and not much garden. Continue east a mile for the better Laura Herb and Spice Garden, described as part of Grand Anse though it's across the boundary into St David.

Do

 * Scuba diving: the dive operators all work out of Grand Anse though their boats are based in the marina here.
 * Cricket: is half a mile north of the bus terminal, hosting the national and the combined West Indies cricket teams, and other major sports events. It was rebuilt in 2007 after the hurricane. The domestic cricket season is the drier months of Nov-May.
 * Kirani James Stadium next to the cricket ground hosts football and athletics. The men's national soccer team play here in CONCACAF, the North American tournament. Formerly known as Police Ground, the 8000-capacity stadium was renamed in 2017 to honour the Grenada sprinter Kirani James (b 1992).
 * Rugby 7s - the fast and furious cut-down version of rugby union - is played at a tournament in these two stadiums in early December.
 * Independence Day on 7 Feb is an island-wide holiday, with bunting and flags adorning the streets in the run-up, and obviously the capital has most by way of parades and general whoop-di-whoop. When 7 Feb falls on a weekend (which next occurs in 2026 and 2027) the holiday does not normally transfer to Monday. However 2024 will mark fifty years since independence, so the labour unions will be missing a trick if they don't extend the holiday. As Independence Day is close to Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras (the day before the start of Lent, which varies with Easter), it subsumes Mardi Gras, which is not a big thing on Grenada.
 * Spicemas is now the name of Grenada Carnival, held over two weeks in August with the big parades on the last two days. Wear your oldest clothes for these, as they're more akin to oil-wrestling than parades: tar-daubed jab-jabbers embrace as many bystanders as they can catch. The next is 1-15 Aug 2023.

Buy

 * Never buy foodstuffs to take home without checking your country's import regulations - many items are prohibited. Spices may be permitted, but anything that might be used to mask the smell of ganja will attract friendly tail-wagging dogs in Baggage Reclaim, with a Customs officer on the other end of their leash.

 * Supermarkets are by the bus station. The biggest are Supersavers and Foodland, both open M-Sa.
 * Esplanade Mall along with Bruce St Mall is the tourist-trap by the cruise liner terminal, open daily 9AM-7PM. If you've got EC $ that you want to use up before leaving, they're happy to help with that.

Eat

 * Victory is on the wharf 200 m north of Patrick's. Nice views of the marina, pity about the food.
 * Victory is on the wharf 200 m north of Patrick's. Nice views of the marina, pity about the food.
 * Victory is on the wharf 200 m north of Patrick's. Nice views of the marina, pity about the food.

Drink

 * Player's Sports Bar is by the bus terminal, and D Look Out is nearby on Halifax St.
 * Bryan's on Granby St is open daily 7AM-11PM.
 * City Inn on Young St is open daily 8AM-11PM.
 * Gold Fish Bar on the Carenage is really a slots arcade.

Sleep

 * The town has little accommodation, there's much more on the Grand Anse tourist strip a few miles west. This is in the same parish so it shows as "St George's" on booking sites.

 * Denya's City Inn is midway between the bus terminal and the cruiser dock. As of Jan 2023 the restaurant has re-opened but not the accommodation.
 * Mitchell's on Blaze St remains closed.
 * Tropicana Inn on the shore by the Botanic Gardens has re-opened for meals but remains closed for accommodation.
 * Honiiwell suites are on Lowther Lane east of the Botanic Gardens.
 * Springle's Quiet Place a mile inland off Back St has poor reviews.

Connect
As of Jan 2023, St George's town and parish have 4G from Flow and Digicel. 5G has not rolled out in Grenada.

Go next

 * Grand Anse southwest has the best beaches and water sports.
 * The rest of Grenada island is served by minibuses radiating from St George's.
 * Ferries from St George's ply to the other islands. You can visit Carriacou as a day-trip.

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St. George's Caye

St. George's Caye is a tiny island off the coast of Belize, less than 10 miles away from Belize City. The island is mostly known for the "Battle of St. George's Caye" between the Spanish fleet and British resident woodcutters called "Baymen" in 1798. Belize celebrates the "Battle of St. George's Cay national holiday" on the 10th of September.

Get in
The island does not have an airstrip and you will have to take a boat from Belize City.

Get around
The island is so small that you can walk everywhere.

Do
St. George's Caye is a really tiny island and there is not much to do. You can lie on the beach or in a hammock. You can also go snorkeling or fishing or rent a kayak. If you're looking for a nearby island with more activities, you should probably consider Caye Caulker or Ambergris Caye.

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St George (Queensland)

St George is a small town in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, with a population of about 3800.

Visitor information

 * Official tourism website
 * Official tourism website

By plane

Rex operates a few passenger flights operating from the airport. Services include:
 * Regional Express (REX) operate services from Brisbane to St George, via Toowoomba and onwards to the rural towns of Cunnamulla and Thargomindah.

By car
St George sits at the junction of several highways including the Castlereagh Highway, the Moonie Highway, the Carnarvon Highway and the Balonne Highway.

By bus

 * Murrays Coaches operate services between St George and Toowoomba.

Do

 * The St George Show is celebrated every year over the Labour Day long weekend (weekend of the first Monday in May), Everyone is encouraged to go and locals have a great time sharing stories at the bar and watching the rodeo.
 * St George River Walk is a short 2-km walk along the Balonne River.

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St. George (South Carolina)

St. George is a city in South Carolina.

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St. George (Utah)

St. George is a city in southwestern Utah, on the Utah-Arizona border, known regionally as "Utah's Dixie" (a nickname given to the area for its warm southern Utah climate which was used to grow cotton by early settlers). The city is nestled in a scenic valley of desert vistas in the northeastern Mojave Desert, adjacent to the majestic Pine Valley Mountains.

Understand
St. George has seen unprecedented growth and has become well-known for its spectacular scenery, proximity to Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon National Park; a growing arts and cultural scene; year-round golf, big-city fine dining and shopping variety; recreation, mild climate of over 300 sunny days a year, internationally known events and a major southwestern retirement destination. In the 1990s, the city was dubbed Utah's Palm Springs as retirees were flocking here. Today, however, St. George is growing into a diverse city of all walks of life, with a population of over 80,000 and metropolitan area of over 160,000 (2016). For locals and visitors, from the avid outdoor enthusiast to the more cosmopolitan type, the area offers everything from 'A to Zion'.

By car
St. George is on Interstate 15, which travels southwest through Las Vegas, Nevada and into Southern California, and north through Salt Lake City into Idaho and Montana. Access from Denver, the Midwest and the east coast can be achieved by Interstate 70, 2 hours to the north via I-15. Access from Phoenix and Albuquerque, New Mexico can be achieved by Interstate 10 and Interstate 40, about 2 hours to the southwest via I-15 and US Route 93.

There are a few rental car places at the airport, and an Enterprise at 652 E. St. George Blvd, +1 435 634-1556.

The St. George area is served directly by exits 2 (Southern Pkwy.), 4 (Brigham Road), 5 (Dixie Drive), 6 (Bluff Street), 8 (St. George Blvd), 10 (Green Springs Dr.) and 13 (Washington Pkwy). Bluff Street and St. George Blvd make up the downtown I-15 business loop where the bulk of lodging and services can be found.

By plane

 * Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas is the nearest international airport. The drive from Las Vegas to St. George takes approximately 1.5 hours via I-15.
 * Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas is the nearest international airport. The drive from Las Vegas to St. George takes approximately 1.5 hours via I-15.

By bus
Greyhound serves St. George, stopping at the McDonald's at 1235 S Bluff, (corner of S. Bluff and Main Streets) just off I-15 exit 6.

There are also a few shuttle/bus companies serving St. George. St George Shuttle and Aztec Shuttle operates van service to Las Vegas International Airport and Salt Lake City. St George Express operates a shuttle to and from McCarran Las Vegas Airport (pick up at Level 0) and drops off at Howard Johnson Inn in St. George.

By car
St. George, like all cities in Utah, follows a well-defined grid system that makes it easy to get around and find your destination. For example, let's take the address 650 South 300 East. Each hundred represents one block radiating out from the center point at Tabernacle Street (running east-west) and Main Street (running north-south). To find 650 South 300 East, starting from the intersection of Main and Tabernacle, you would drive 3 blocks to the east, then just over 6 blocks to the south. St. George Boulevard, a major east-west artery, takes the place of 100 North.

While the grid system in the heart of town is well-defined, it can be become difficult to follow in the outlying areas and new subdivisions on the outskirts of the city. While in some cases the addresses will still follow the grid pattern, the blocks will become smaller and more irregularly spaced, and there will be more streets that don't follow the grid system at all.

By bus
SunTran is St George's public transit system, with over 140 bus stops and six fixed routes serving St. George and Ivins.

By bicycle
St. George also has a good urban trail network offering some very scenic routes for pedestrians, bicyclists, and skaters.

Golf
St. George is notable for its abundant golf opportunities, owing to the city's year-round warm climate. There are a number of golf courses to choose from:

Mountain biking

 * Bear Claw Poppy, Easy, short ride.
 * Green Valley Raceway, Home to many local races.
 * Gooseberry Mesa North and South Rim, A must-do! Slickrock coupled with singletrack.
 * Paradise Canyon Loop, A quick fun ride.
 * Hurricane Cliffs Trail System, Excellent singletrack.
 * Stucki Springs Trail, Fun trail close to town.
 * Broken Mesa Rim Trail, Technical trail in the desert reserve.
 * Church Rocks Loop with Prospector, A popular trail, especially in the winter.
 * Church Rocks Loop with Prospector, A popular trail, especially in the winter.

Events

 * Last weekend of January: St. George Winter Bird Festival.
 * Late-March: St. George Arts Festival
 * First weekend of May: St. George Ironman 70.3.
 * First week of August: Washington County Fair.
 * First Friday of each month: George Streetfest, a downtown street festival featuring arts, culture, live music, food, beer/jazz garden.
 * First Saturday in October: St. George Marathon.
 * Mid-October: Huntsman World Senior Games .
 * Third Saturday in October: Tour de St. George, a 100-mile (160-km) bike ride.

Buy

 * is the only indoor shopping mall between Las Vegas and the Wasatch Front, it's anchored by Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Barnes and Noble as well as over 65 retailers located on Red Cliffs Drive at the underpass between I-15 exits 8 and 10.
 * offers a variety of local and national retailers and restaurants. Both shopping centers are on Red Cliffs Drive across the street from each other, just north of the St. George Boulevard exit.
 * 's major stores include Dick's Sporting Goods, Ulta, Old Navy, Gap, TJ Maxx, Target, Ross and Lowe's. Both shopping centers located on River Road about two blocks apart, just south of the St. George Boulevard exit.
 * 's stores include Best Buy, Mattress Store, Payless Shoe Source, and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Eat

 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.
 * Bishop's, a local ma and pop American food restaurant/cafe, has two locations: and at  on the corner of Sunset and Dixie Drive.

Go next

 * Zion National Park, the most popular National Park in Utah.
 * Snow Canyon State Park, a must-visit gem right in St. George's backyard.
 * Hurricane, small town with hot springs sometimes open to the public, near Silver Reef ghost town
 * Colorado City unique polygamist community on Utah-Arizona border
 * Mesquite Golf, gamble, get away in St. George's favorite place to let loose

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Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Saint-Gervais-les-Bains  is an Alpine resort in the Haute-Savoie department of south-eastern France. It grew up as a spa town in the 19th century, before evolving into a ski resort. Set on the flanks of Mont Blanc, it has access to a huge area for skiing and snow-boarding, climbing and mountaineering.

The TIC is at.

By plane
The nearest major airport is in Geneva about 45 minutes away by car and is serviced by most major European airlines. Only Borini Bus run a direct service from Geneva airport to Saint-Gervais priced at €42. La Fayet, a few kilometers away is also served by coaches with a single journey costing around €30, and then a €10 taxi. Taking public transport from Geneva airport to Saint-Gervais involves a gauntlet of trains, trams and buses and at least 2 hours. This is why the pricey coach services exist. Don't be worried by website requests to book your coach ticket in advance, you can easily get bus tickets in the arrivals hall.

By train
From Paris Gare de Lyon take the train to Annecy then local train or bus to St Gervais, total journey 6 hours. Alternatively, from Paris Gare de Lyon travel to Geneva (3 hr 15 min from Gare de Lyon) then to Martigny (90 min, frequent trains towards Brig) to join the mountain railway, see "Get Around" below.

By car
Coming from Geneva or anywhere in France, take A40 ("Autoroute Blanche"). From elsewhere in Switzerland, take A9 to Martigny then the mountain road over Col des Montets into France. From Italy, take A5 up Val d'Aosta into the Mont Blanc tunnel, emerging in France at Chamonix.

Get around
By train: a single track metre-gauge railway starts at St Gervais and runs east up the main valley through Les Houches, Les Bossons, Chamonix, Les Praz and Argentière to cross into Switzerland at Vallorcine and descend to Martigny. The trains, operated jointly by SNCF and SBB, run hourly year round.

See
See Mont Blanc without toiling up it, by riding the Tramway, as above.

Do

 * Ski: the season runs from mid-Dec to mid-April, and is as snow-sure as you'll find anywhere. The ski pass for the surrounding area plus Megeve is "Evasion Mont Blanc", with a six-day adult pass costing €240. The Mont-Blanc Unlimited extends as far as Vallorcine, Martigny and Verbier in Switzerland, and Courmayeur in Italy, six-day adult pass €315.
 * Climb Mont Blanc: St Gervais is the base for the usual ascent, the Voie Royale. Other routes ascend from Chamonix and Courmayeur. Reckon three days and two nights on the mountain by any route.

Buy

 * Rey Leon Fromages de Savoie, 2524 Route du Fayet (M-Sa 08:00-12:30 & 14:30-19:00). Big selection of cheese, reasonably priced.

Eat
Most eating places are in the valley near the railway station:

 * L Anatolie, 193 Ave de Chamonix (daily 11:00-14:00 & 18:00-22:00) Turkish.
 * Le Cairn, 14 rue de la Poste (daily 07:30-20:00) Brasserie.

Up the hill are:

 * Khue Danh, 935 Ave de Miage (daily 12:00-14:00 & 18:00-22:00) Vietnamese.
 * Le Galeta, 150 Impasse des Lupins (daily 19:00-23:00) Savoyard specialties and grills.

Sleep
Most hotels are up the hill near the ski lifts.

 * La Feline Blanche, 138 Rue du Mont Blanc, +33 4 50 96 58 70, small boutique hotel.
 * Hotel Le Regina, 74 Ave de Miage, +33 4 50 91 79 53, small two-star.
 * Hotel Liberty Mont Blanc, 734 Ave du Mont d'Arbois, +33 4 50 93 45 21, 3-star chalet.
 * Residence Le Grand Panorama, 950 Ave du Mont d'Arbois, +33 4 50 18 57 33. 3 star with heated pool. Wifi is patchy.

Stay safe
Standard advice applies about safety on the mountain, whether skiing, hiking or whatever.

In 1892, 200 people were killed when a water pocket burst out of the Tête Rousse Glacier above town and surged down the valley. In 2010 they found a similar pocket: it's deep-set and can't altogether be drained, and perhaps there's more. So if you hear the siren....

Go next
Geneva is the nearest big city.

Had enough of cold mountains? Head down the hill to Lyon then follow the Rhone valley towards Avignon and the South of France.

title: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains