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East Frisian Islands

The East Frisian Islands (German: Ostfriesische Inseln) are part of Lower Saxony, and part of the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Understand
The area is in the Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park. There is a somewhat cheeky saying to memorize the names of the inhabited islands from east to west, which works in German and can be loosely translated into English if one uses a somewhat awkward word order "Welcher Seemann liegt bei Nanni im Bett" - "Which sailor lies besides Nanni in bed", which gives Wangerooge, Spiekeroog, Langeoog, Baltrum, Norderney, Juist, Borkum.

Islands
From West to East

Talk
While many of the inhabitants still speak Plattdeutsch (low German) at home and among other people from the region, people in the tourist industry will all have a firm grasp of standard German, though sometimes with a slight "Missingsch" (northern accented standard German) tinge to it, as well as the "dry" humor, that is often associated with it. As this region caters primarily to Germans don't expect too much in the way of foreign languages, although you should get by reasonably with Dutch (very similar to Plattdeutsch) as well as English (widely taught in schools).

By boat
Most islands have one ferry-port that connects them at least once daily to the mainland. Because of the tides departure times may be uncomfortable especially when coming from far away. As most of the islands are car-free there are parking lots close to the ferry for those arriving via automobile.

As shown in the map at the top of the page, each island has one harbor that primarily connects it to the mainland. You can take a boat from Eemshaven (Groningen, Netherlands) or Emden to Borkum, from Norddeich (Mole) (Served by regular Intercity trains under this precise name) to Juist and Norderney, from Neßmersiel to Baltrum, from Bensersiel to Langeoog, from Neuharlingersiel to Spiekeroog and from Carolinensiel to Wangerooge. There are sometimes connections from/to other harbors but those are mostly for day trippers visiting another island than the one they are staying at. That means in essence that while "island hopping" is possible, it requires a bit of effort on your part (boat tickets, short term accommodation) and isn't all that common.

Be sure to research the departure time of your boat in advance, as they can only sail during high tide which changes day to day and also year to year. In the North Sea high tide "travels", so high tide in e.g. Borkum is not the same as high tide in, e.g., Sylt.

By train
Deutsche Bahn offers some through tickets including ferry service or at least the bus up to the ferry. As you cannot use a car on most of the islands anyway this might be the most practical and - in some cases - the cheapest option. The boat and bus on the last leg of the trip are usually scheduled to wait for each other in case of delays.

As the ports connecting the islands to the mainland are - with the exception of Emden, Eemshaven and Norddeich (Mole) - only served by buses, you will need to change to a local train (most likely to Esens) and then you will have to take a bus for the last few kilometers to the boat.

On foot
There are guided tours to some of the islands that take you there through the mudflats that are exposed as the sea recedes during low tide. Only do this with a licensed guide in your group, as it can be very dangerous to go alone because the flood has trapped more than one hiker and fog is an ever-present danger to lose your orientation.

By plane
While most of the islands do have a spot where small planes can land and most even have scheduled flights to Emden and other nearby spots on the mainland, flying is a rather uncommon and expensive way to get to any of these islands. Furthermore, you won't save all that much time compared to the boat, as the thing that most determines time of arrival is when transportation is scheduled and not its speed. Planes can operate independent of tides but are more susceptible to winds and visibility as the airstrips on the islands lack many of the features allowing landings in heavy fog.

Airlines that serve one or several of the East Frisian islands include OFD and FLN. The airstrips can also accommodate general aviation but Spiekeroog has no airstrip of any kind. Airfields include Borkum.

By bus
Various companies operating Intercity buses in Germany have at least seasonal service to the ferry ports serving the islands. Keep in mind that bicycle space can be booked out far in advance as it is limited and bikes are a popular way to get around on the islands. Booking in advance will usually get you better rates. As of April 2018 Flixbus serves Norddeich (ferry to Juist and Norderney), Emden (ferry to Borkum) and Bensersiel (ferry to Langeoog).

By boat
There are numerous ferry connections between the islands and from individual islands to the mainland as well as to Helgoland. These are mostly intended for day trippers, but if you book the accommodation in advance "island-hopping" is doable though uncommon.

On foot
Most islands are small enough (and apart from dunes very flat) to make walking a viable alternative for the untrained as well as marathon runners, especially since in some of the island-villages this is your only option, as both bicycle and car are forbidden.

By bike
Outside of the villages proper this is a terrific way of seeing the islands and the flat terrain aids a lot in this, however keep in mind that it can get very windy and the predominately westerly winds rarely change direction, especially if you had the wind in your back on the way to a destination, which might make the way back strenuous and unpleasant. Cycling on Baltrum and Spiekeroog is discouraged and, considering the very short distance you actually could cycle and the cost of taking a bicycle to these islands, it is not a good idea to bring a bicycle there.

By train
Some of the islands have small (often narrow-gauge) railways mostly connecting the main settlement with the harbor. Often the use of these is included in either the ferry-fare or the Kurtaxe (hotel surcharge in most sea-baths in Germany)

By car
Apart from Norderney and Borkum, cars are not allowed on any of the islands. There are parking lots at the ferry ports, but it is wiser to arrive without a car in the first place.

Do

 * Watch the wildlife (birds and aquatic mammals stand out in particular).
 * Hike through the Watt (the area of seafloor that is periodically left dry by the tides). Caution: only do this with a licensed guide: going on your own can be both dangerous and illegal and every year people drown because they were not cautious enough in the Watt.
 * Relax in the quiet nature.
 * Swim in the North Sea. (It's a bit cold, but notably warmer than most of the US's share of the Pacific.)
 * Kitesurfing schools offer introductory courses and equipment rental
 * Kitesurfing schools offer introductory courses and equipment rental

Drink
While this is by no means a party destination (except maybe Norderney), there are places where you can have a quiet beer or other alcoholic beverages. Drinking in a pub tends to be more expensive than on the German mainland.

A word concerning water: While the water is perfectly safe to drink and there is usually enough for everybody, you should economize, as most islands are not connected to the mainland water grid and thus draw from a "bubble" of fresh groundwater that "swims" atop the salty water and is only replenished through rainfall. If too much fresh water is drawn, the salty water starts mixing in, making the water unusable for years and probably decades to come. So far this hasn't happened, and local authorities are sure to intervene if the situation becomes dire, but your cooperation can go a long way in letting it never come to that. On some islands there are salt water showers and cleaning devices at or near the beach. To save fresh water, be sure to use them if you are very sandy.

Sleep
When inquiring about the going rate for a room, do ask whether prices include Kurtaxe, the German sea-bath surcharge

Stay safe

 * Sunburn and sun protection is a concern even and somewhat especially in windy or cold-ish weather, as the sun's UV rays have a lot of power even if you don't feel the heat. Misjudging that on your first day may make the rest of your stay miserable.

Go next

 * The day trip to Heligoland is probably the most popular excursion, other than that there are few options for onward travel that don't boil down to going back to the mainland. Borkum, however, has ferries from and to Emden in Germany as well as Eemshaven in the Netherlands, so you can arrive from Emden and leave for Eemshaven or vice versa.

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East Gippsland

East Gippsland is part of the Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia.

Cities

 * commercial hub and gateway to the Gippsland Lakes
 * small town on the Tambo River
 * in East Gippsland — small hamlet famed for its caves
 * – convenient stopping point at the junction between the Princes and Monaro Highway
 * — mouth of the Gippsland Lakes and popular coastal destination
 * – small coastal town in Gippsland's far east
 * — local regional centre in Snowy River country and a good place to explore the Snowy River (made famous by the Banjo Patterson Poem).
 * – boating resort on the Gippsland Lakes

Other destinations

 * – a remote coastal wilderness including beaches, tall forests, heathland, rainforest, estuaries and granite peaks.

Get in
East Gippsland is usually a three and a half hour drive from Melbourne via the A1 Princes Highway and a seven hour drive from Sydney also via the A1 Princes Highway. V/line operates trains up to Bairnsdale, but does not any further east of that.

See

 * Ninety Mile Beach is the longest uninterrupted beach in Australia and considered to be the third longest in the world. Lakes Entrance is the most accessible point along the beach, but other parts of the beach are accessible by boat on the lakes, or by road to some of the bushland hamlets along the beach.  It isn't hard to find 10-20 miles of beach for yourself here.
 * Gippsland Lakes

Itineraries

 * The Princes Highway, National Route 1, cuts through the region and its major towns. Most of the sights of the area are accessible from the highway, or with short diversions from it.

East Gippsland railtrail
The East Gippsland railtrail, runs from Bairnsdale to Orbost. The old railway line that used to extend Bairnsdale into Orbost has now been converted into a track for walking, cycling or horseriding.

Commencing from Bairnsdale, the track commences just east of the Mitchell River in Bairnsdale Park. You can see the old railway bridge across the Mitchell River, but it is only half standing and clearly unsuitable for traffic. The track starts just east of it. There is plenty of parking, and across the Princes Highway there are toilets and water fountains for filling water bottles etc. There are no facilities along the track for 10km. The first section of track from Bairnsdale to Nicholson is paved.

The track continues across mostly agricultural land for the first few kilometres, until it crosses the Princes Highway. At the point of crossing, about 200m to the left of the junction along the highway there is a mini-golf and archery centre. The mini-golf is quite unique, and they sell ice-cream and drinks there.

Continuing on across the highway, the trail crosses some small creeks largely on the original rail bridges before coming into Nicholson. The trail crosses the Nicholson river on the original high level rail bridge, and is really quite spectacular. Cycle down just prior to the bridge along the river to a park and play area by the river. There are electric barbecues here. Across the road there is a pub, and 50m back away from the river there is a general store, selling hot food, drinks and ice-creams. There is water and toilets available in the park.

After the Nicholson River Bridge the track is no longer paved, but is a nice fine gravel well suited for cycling, but a hybrid or mountain bike would be best. The track continues another 12km onto towards Bruthen, leaving the alignment of the Princes Highway. At Bruthen the track goes through an original rail tunnel, and then crosses the original rail bridge over the Tambo River, another spectacular crossing. It is a short signposted diversion from the trail into Bruthen, the park in the centre strip of the road has toilets, water, and there is also a take-away store and a cafe on the main strip.

After Bruthen the track starts to go through the Colquhoun State Forest. It is a steady uphill gradient for the first 5km or so (or a very nice cruise into Bruthen, depending on your direction). The next section into Nowa Nowa continues through the forest, now on a gradual downhill. If cycling you can have a 2-3km stretch here with no pedalling required. The track passes a large trestle bridge over Stony Creek before Nowa Nowa - possibly one of the largest trestle bridges in Australia. Nowa Nowa has a general store and a cafe.

From Nowa Nowa the trail runs through the Waygara State forest to Newmerella. There is a service station in Newmerella. The trail follows by the side of the road and across the bridge the final 5km into Orbost.

Drink
A bar or a pub can be found in nearly every town.

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East Glacier

East Glacier is a town located at the eastern park border of Glacier National Park in Northwestern Montana. In 2020, 354 people lived there.

Understand
East Glacier is located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. This area has cultural and historical significance to the tribe.

Some businesses are only open during the summer.

By car
As with most of Montana, you will need a car to get to East Glacier. The town is at the intersection of US Hwy 2 and State Hwy 49.

By plane
The nearest airport is in Kalispell. There is a shuttle service from the airport in Calgary, which is 220 miles away.

By train

 * Route stopping in East Glacier:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.

Get around
The town itself is walkable but you will need a car to get to many of the activities.

In town you will find car rentals, shuttle services, and even horse rentals.

See
There are abundant scenic spots in and around East Glacier. You can see waterfalls, clear mountain streams, and wildlife that includes moose, bear, elk, and mountain goats.

Do
There are a variety of hiking trails to get you into the wilderness. Geocachers will be pleased to find over 50 caches in the area. Winter brings skiing and snowmobiling.

Connect
This is a remote, wooded area, which means cell service and data can be spotty. Not all hotels offer WiFi.

Go next

 * Blackfeet Nation Bison Reserve: Tribe's bison herd, visible from the road. Pull off area and information. 5 miles east on US Rte 2.
 * Glacier National Park

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East Grand Forks

East Grand Forks is a city in Northwestern Minnesota. It's the smaller neighbor of the much better known Grand Forks, North Dakota. EGF's population peaked at about 8,985 in 1996 estimate, before the city was badly damaged during the incredible Red River Flood of 1997. Due to the determination of residents, the generous assistance of government agencies, and private investment that can only be described as "optimistic," the city's population has rebounded from almost 0 during the flood, to about 7,501 at the 2000 census, to an 8,601 in 2010 census.

By car
US Highway 2 runs through East Grand Forks in an east-west orientation, and connects with Interstate Highway 29 just to the west, in Grand Forks.

By plane
Grand Forks International Airport is served by Delta (via Pinnacle Airlines and Mesaba Airlines) and Allegiant Air.

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East Greenwich

East Greenwich is centrally located in the state of Rhode Island on the western shore of the Narragansett Bay. Established in the 1600s, East Greenwich is the eighth oldest town in Rhode Island. Rich with history, the land was originally owned by the Pequot Indians. In 1644, the land was acquired by King Charles II. In 1677, the General Assembly legally established East Greenwich and the town was named after the town of Greenwich in Kent, England. Today, with numerous historical landmarks, East Greenwich continues to be proud of its history.

By plane
T.F. Green Airport located in Warwick, though listed as being in Providence, is a 10 minute drive to East Greenwich. Follow US-1 S into East Greenwich.

By car
For those driving from the northern part of Rhode Island, Boston, or New York, take I-95 South toward Providence, a slight left at RI-4 S (sign will read North Kingstown /RI-4 S) and take Exit 8 for East Greenwich. Keep right after exit and enter East Greenwich.

For those driving from Connecticut, take I-95 N, and then take Exit 8A for East Greenwich. For those coming from the southern part of Rhode Island, take US-1 N, a slight left at RI-4 N, and then Exit 8A to reach East Greenwich.

Get around
Walk down Main Street on a nice day. Parking is hard to find at times. M-Sa 9AM-7PM limited 2 hour parking on Main Street and on the side streets. If you plan on spending more than 2 hours, park at Swift Gym or by the Police Station, both located off of Pierce Street.

See

 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.
 * Post Office, 11 Main St., +1 401 885-4444, Tu-Su 4:30PM-Midnight. Established in 1789, the first East Greenwich Post Office was one of the first in the nation. It now operates as a successful restaurant that maintains the original postal theme.

Buy

Bars

 * Richard’s Pub, 3347 South County Trail, +1 401 884-2880, Tavern and sports bar, serving wings, pizza, and entrees. Come on down with friends and watch your favorite sports teams in action. M-Th 11AM-11:30PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su noon-10PM

Go next

 * Visit the museums, experience the nightlife, or taste the Italian cuisine of Providence, located 25 minutes north of East Greenwich. Take I-95 N and take any of the Downtown Providence exits starting with exit 20.
 * Enjoy the historic town of Newport with the mansions, unique shops, and various beaches. A 35 minute ride south of East Greenwich. Follow RI-4 S and then stay on US-1 S. Merge onto RI- 138 E and cross Jamestown and Newport bridges (there is a $2 toll each way for the Newport Bridge).
 * Find many bargains at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham, Massachusetts. A 45 minute ride north, take I-95 N and then merge onto I-495 N by taking exit 6B. Take the RT-1A S exit, known as exit 15.
 * Neighboring North Kingstown has a Fast Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard.

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East Grinstead

East Grinstead is a town in West Sussex, in the South East of England. The town is on the Greenwich Meridian. It has many historic buildings, and the Weald and Ashdown Forest lie to the south-east.

Understand
East Grinstead is an ancient market town that was the capital of the old High Weald. It lies at the meeting point of the four counties of Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey.

The High Street contains one of the longest continuous runs of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England. Other notable buildings in the town include Sackville College, the sandstone almshouse, built in 1609, where John Mason Neale wrote the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas". The college has sweeping views towards Ashdown Forest.

The Greenwich Meridian runs through the grounds of the historic 1769 East Court mansion, home of the Town Council, giving the visitor an opportunity to stand with a foot in both the east and west.

Visitor information

 * Visitor information from the town council

By car
The main roads into East Grinstead are the A22, which runs from the M25 down to Eastbourne and Brighton (as the A26), and the A264, which runs from Tunbridge Wells through East Grinstead to Crawley and Gatwick Airport.

By train
is connected to London Victoria and London Bridge stations. Fare and timetable information is available from Southern, tel. 08457 484950.

By bus
Bus services in East Grinstead are more limited than that of other towns in this area. There are services to Haywards Heath and Crawley, with stops made on many villages in between.

Get around
The centre of East Grinstead is fairly small, and can easily be travelled on foot. As with most other towns in England, the town is well served by buses and taxis.

By bus
Metrobus is the main bus company that operates buses in East Grinstead. Timetables and fares are available on Metrobus. Buy your ticket from the driver when you board the bus.

There are also buses from Eastbourne Buses (No. 54) http://www.eastbournebuses.co.uk/bustimes.htm and No. 409 from London buses. Tandridge (Surrey) council Buses4You will transport you from Oxted or Surrey villages, to and from East Grinstead (but not during morning & afternoon school bus times).

By taxi
The main taxi rank is at the train station, although you can order a taxi by telephone to pick you up from anywhere.

 * Acorn Cars - +44 1342 410518
 * Ivy Dene Cars - +44 1342 835835
 * Raceline Cars - +44 1342 317555
 * Roadrunners - +44 1342 324444
 * Southdown Cars - +44 1342 317400

See

 * The longest row of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England lines the top of High Street.
 * The longest row of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England lines the top of High Street.
 * The longest row of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England lines the top of High Street.
 * The longest row of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England lines the top of High Street.
 * The longest row of 14th-century timber-framed buildings in England lines the top of High Street.

Do

 * Check out the local Theatre & Arts Centre, Chequer Mead - one of the best purpose-built venues in the south, with a good range of professional and community-based events.

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 * Explore the wealth of walks and trails that lead from the town into the surrounding countryside. Several long distance trails pass through or near the town, such as the High Weald Landscape Trail and the Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 21 passes through the town.
 * Climbing: on the Stone Rocks overlooking the Weir Wood Reservoir on the outskirts of the town. There is free access to climbing these rocks, which are suitable for most ages and levels of skills.

Eat

 * McDonald's, Wimpy and Starburger Express all have outlets in the town.
 * A few Italian chains like Prezzo and Pizza express have restaurants on the historic high street.
 * Lots of take-away outlets in the town.
 * Lots of take-away outlets in the town.

There are also several Indian restaurants and Chinese take-away restaurant places.

Night clubs
The town also has 2 main nightclubs.

Connect

 * East Grinstead and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached this area.
 * The local weekly newspaper is East Grinstead Courier and Observer, and the community radio station is 107 Meridian FM.

Go next

 * East to Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent
 * South East to Ashdown Forest and Forest Row in West Sussex, for walking, wildlife, llamas and Winnie The Pooh.

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East Gwillimbury

East Gwillimbury, is a town of about 24,000 people (2016) in Ontario, about 30 minutes north of Toronto. It includes the villages and hamlets of Holland Landing, Queensville, Mount Albert, River Drive Park, and Sharon.

Understand
East Gwillimbury was named by Governor John Graves Simcoe, founder of York (now Toronto), in honour of his wife Elizabeth, whose maiden name "Gwillim."

The main centres in East Gwillimbury are the villages of Holland Landing, Queensville, Sharon, and Mount Albert.

History
East Gwillimbury began with the early development of Upper Canada by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe in the late 18th century. On his order, Yonge Street was constructed from Lake Ontario to what is now the village of Holland Landing in East Gwillimbury.

As the East Gwillimbury area grew, a number of communities developed. They were the villages or hamlets of Brown Hill, Franklin, Holland Landing, Holt (formerly Eastville), Mount Albert, Queensville (formerly colloquially known as the Four Corners), Ravenshoe, River Drive, and Sharon (formerly Hope).

Get in
Ontario Highway 404 runs from Toronto to just south of Keswick in the Town of Georgina, passing through East Gwillimbury. The town is served by three interchanges along Highway 404: Green Lane just north of Newmarket, Queensville Sideroad, and Woodbine Ave at the north end.

By train
Take GO Transit to the East Gwillimbury stop on the Bradford line.

By road
Highway 404 extends from Toronto through East Gwillimbury and to Woodbine Avenue near Ravenshoe Road in Georgina.

By bus
York Region Transit operates bus services to Sharon, Holland Landing and Mount Albert.
 * GO Transit on their routes to Barrie and Georgina.

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East Haddam

East Haddam is a town of about 9,000 people (2020) in the Connecticut River Valley in the state of Connecticut.

Get in
95 North:

95 South: Follow 95 South and take exit 69 to Route 9 North. From Route 9, you can either:
 * Take exit 6 to the ferry (which only runs seasonally), or
 * Take exit 7 to the East Haddam Swing Bridge.
 * From exit 7, follow Route 82 East to East Haddam.

395 South:
 * On 395 South, take Exit 77
 * Turn right on Route 85 North.
 * Follow Route 85 North to Route 82 West.
 * Arrive on Route 82 East.

East Haddam is 1½ hours away from Boston, 2 hours away from New York City, and 1 hour away from Providence, depending on traffic.

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Eastham

Eastham is a town of 5,800 people (2020) in Massachusetts on Cape Cod, and includes the village of North Eastham. Eastham is home to some beautiful bay and ocean beaches, most notably Coast Guard Beach and Nauset Lighthouse Beach, as well as several fresh water kettle ponds.

Understand
The scenic Fort Hill Area marks the beginning of the Cape Cod National Seashore and offers a panoramic view of Nauset Marsh with walking trails through a historic landscape of fields, forest and Red Maple Swamp. Further north, the Salt Pond Visitors Center makes a good starting point for orientation to the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches, activities, bike trails and walking trails.

First Encounter Beach, one of Eastham's popular Bay beaches, is where Myles Standish and his Pilgrims first met up with Nauset Indians in 1620. Since Eastham is only 3 miles wide from the Atlantic Ocean to Cape Cod Bay, the town is a popular place to watch both sunrise and sunset over the water.

The Cape Cod Rail Trail, a popular bike trail, runs the length of Eastham from Orleans to Wellfleet. There are 4 lighthouses along the coast in Eastham and one historic working windmill on the town green.

By car
Eastham is 45 minutes on Route 6 from the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne and about two hours from Boston (100 miles). Travel time varies greatly from the off season to the on season, depending on traffic, weather conditions, road work, etc.

 * From Boston take I-93 south to Route 3 south to the Sagamore Bridge (Becomes Rt. 6).
 * From Providence or points south take I-95 north to I-195 to Route 25 south to the Bourne Bridge (I-495 also becomes Route 25). At the rotary (traffic circle) on the Cape side, go almost all the way around and travel along the Canal to Route 6 east.

By bus

 * Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Av., Hyannis, +1 508-771-6191.
 * The Flex, Hyannis Transportation Center, Hyannis, Regional Transit Authority Customer Service: +1-800-352-7155; TTY for Deaf and Hearing Impaired: +1 508-385-4163. Service between Mid Cape and Outer Cape towns. All Flex buses have bike racks (2 bikes per bus).

Get around
A car is the easiest way to get around, though regional bus routes provide easy, frequent and cheap access to other towns. Eastham is also good for biking as most of the traffic stays on Route 6, the single main highway through the town, the Cape Cod Rail Trail (which follows the old railway right of way) runs through the entire town, and there is a beautiful bike trail at the CCNS Visitor's Center to Coast Guard Beach.

See

 * The views from Fort Hill, Fort Hill Road. Two parking lots are here. The one at the end has great views of the Eastham harbor, beautiful marshes and the barrier island. Trails are maintained down through the marsh. Caution: greenhead flies will bite in summer.
 * Captain Penniman House and Fort Hill Historic District, Fort Hill Rd., +1 508-349-3785. Here you will also find great hiking trails, including a red maple swamp.
 * Old Eastham Windmill, Route 6.
 * The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum, Nauset Rd. across from the Salt Pond Visitor Center, +1 508-255-0788. Jun-Oct. Free. Unusual whale jaw gate.
 * Old Eastham Windmill, Route 6.
 * The 1869 Schoolhouse Museum, Nauset Rd. across from the Salt Pond Visitor Center, +1 508-255-0788. Jun-Oct. Free. Unusual whale jaw gate.

Do

 * Visit Salt Pond Visitor Center of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Salt Pond Rd. (east of Rte. 6), +1 508-255-3421, . Late May - mid Oct daily 9AM-5PM; mid Oct to late May daily 9AM-4:30PM. The exhibits here are great, but even better is a 1/4 mile long walking path designed with the blind or sight impaired person in mind. The trail continues across a boardwalk over the Great Marsh to connect with the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Free.
 * Bike the Cape Cod Rail Trail, The CCRT is a 22 mile long bike path from Dennis to Wellfleet.. The trail follows the old railroad line and runs the complete length of Eastham.  A wide paved path with scenic vistas, the trail runs through woods and meadows away from the highway and car traffic. Cape Cod Rail Trail Map.  There is also a 1.6 mile bike path from the Salt Pond Visitor Center to Coast Guard beach. Nauset Trail Map
 * Rent a Bike, There are two bike shops on the Cape Cod Rail Trail providing rentals and service: (1.) Little Capistrano Bike Shop, Salt Pond Rd., across Route 6 from the CCNS Visitor Center +1 508-255-6515. (2.) Idle Times Bike Shops, 4550 Route 6, near Brackett Road +1 508-255-8281,.
 * Play Miniature Golf: (1.) Poit's Lighthouse Mini-Golf, 5270 Route 6, +1 508-255-6321, . Themed. Snack bar with ice cream.  (2.) Arnold's Mini-Golf, 3580 Route 6, +1 508-255-2575, Themed. Seafood restaurant with ice cream window.
 * Surf the Atlantic Ocean, Good surfing at both Nauset Light Beach and Coast Guard Beach. Lessons and board rentals at Little Overhead Surf Shop, 4900 Route 6, +1 508-240-1455. .  Lots of bodyboarding too.

Beaches
Cape Cod National Seashore - Atlantic Ocean beaches.
 * Coast Guard Beach, Route 6, Right onto Nauset Road at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Right on Doane Road. Best handicapped access.
 * Nauset Light Beach, Route 6, Right onto Brackett Road, Left on Nauset Road, Right on Cable Road, no handicapped access.

Town of Eastham - Cape Cod Bay beaches (permit required to park cars).
 * First Encounter, Route 6 to Samoset Road, follow Samoset Road to the end. Best handicapped access.
 * Kingsbury, end of Kingsbury Beach Road, off Herring Brook Road, very small parking lot.
 * Thumpertown, small beach at end of Thumpertown Road, off Herring Brook Road.
 * Campground, Route 6 to Massasoit Road. Left onto Campground Road to end.
 * Cooks Brook, off Massasoit Road in North Eastham. Left onto Steele Road to end.
 * Sunken Meadow, small beach at end of South Sunken Meadow Road, off Massasoit Road, tiny parking lot.

Town of Eastham - fresh water pond beaches (permit required to park cars).
 * Wiley Park, off Herring Brook Road. Small beach on the west side of Great Pond. Sandy bottom, lifeguards, morning swimming lessons, playground and a conservation area with a few trails. Great for small kids.
 * Great Pond, Great Pond Road. Small beach on the east side of Great Pond with a very small parking lot. Sandy bottom, lifeguards. Great for small kids.
 * Herring Pond, off Herring Brook Road (left from Samoset). Beautiful clear kettle pond with sandy beach.

Nature Trails
There are several self-guided nature trails in both the National Seashore (info) and Town of Eastham conservation areas (info). You can also hike the shoreline along Cape Cod Bay at low to mid tide.

 * Fort Hill Trail, 1.5 miles, scenic vistas of Nauset Marsh and Nauset Spit. trail guide
 * Red Maple Swamp Trail, 1/2 mile, some elevated boardwalk sections through swamp.
 * Doane Trail, 1/2 mile, hike to Atlantic Ocean from picnic area.
 * Nauset Marsh Trail, 1 mile, loop trail along Salt Pond and through forest. trail guide
 * Butonbush Trail, 1/4 mile, with guide rope and braille signage.
 * Lamont Smith Conservation Area info
 * Cottontail Acres Conservation Area info

Events

 * Windmill Weekend, Windmill Green. A town wide celebration held the weekend after Labor Day. Parade, road races, sand art competition, arts & crafts, band concerts, square dancing and a tricycle race.
 * Art Shows, The Eastham Painters Guild hosts many fine art shows at the Schoolhouse Museum during the summer months. schedule

Buy
Shopping in Eastham is spread out along the main highway (Route 6) and just off Route 6 at Main Street Mercantile, Seatoller Shops, and the area around Brackett Road. There are many gift shops and smaller markets for groceries and general supplies. For a large supermarket there is Stop & Shop just past the rotary in Orleans (Route 28), or Shaws Market on Route 6A in Orleans.

Eat

 * Capone's, 3800 U.S. 6, +1 508 240-7828. Homemade Italian.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Capone's, 3800 U.S. 6, +1 508 240-7828. Homemade Italian.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Capone's, 3800 U.S. 6, +1 508 240-7828. Homemade Italian.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.
 * Mitchell's Bistro, Route 6, +1 508-255-4803. Year round, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Best bet for fine dining in the evening. Your source for cheesecake.

Drink

 * Rick's Outer Bar, Town Center Plaza on Route 6, North Eastham, +1 508-255-4959. DJs on summer weekends.

Go next
Provincetown, Wellfleet, Chatham and Orleans are great nearby destinations for shopping or galleries on those days not suitable for the beaches. Explore the Wellfleet Wildlife Sanctuary, Brewster Museum of Natural History or take a historic house tour offered by the Park Service at the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor's Center. Take a ferry to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard Islands from Hyannis (30 minutes from Eastham) for a great day-trip. Kayak in Nauset Marsh or take a fishing charter out of Rock Harbor. Whale-watching in Provincetown is just 30 minutes from Eastham.

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East Hampton

East Hampton is a town on Long Island in New York. It is the eastern half of The Hamptons. It includes the hamlets of Montauk, Amagansett, Wainscott, Napeague Springs, and Sag Harbor.

By car
You can drive the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway from New York City to get to East Hampton.

By plane
MacArthur Airport is the only reasonably close airport nearby. It serves flights nationwide, and is about 70 minutes away.

By boat
Ferries travel from Orient to New London. It takes about 75 minutes to cross the Long Island Sound.

By train
The Long Island Rail Road connects Manhattan with East Hampton. Tickets are $18-25.

By bus
The Hampton Jitney is a bus line that travels from Manhattan to East Hampton and other destinations on the North Fork and South Fork. Tickets are $30 each way ($53 round trip); reservations are not required, but recommended.

Get around
Trains travel from village to village, along with Suffolk County Transit buses.

See

The Hamptons has some of the most naturally beautiful beaches. They have ocean beach and bay beaches which tend to be less crowded and calmer. Main Beach in East Hampton is the most popular, where you will find the rich and famous lounging. Many enjoy Georgica Beach as well which is equally beautiful but less crowded and is lined by mansions and estates.

Art Galleries: A very popular in the Hamptons especially during "the season" where there are usually art shows every night.
 * Ann Kolb Art Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features American crafts and folk art. +1 631-324-3443.
 * Wallace Art Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features 19th- and 20th-century American art. +1 631-329-4516.
 * Wally Findlay Gallery- on Main Street in East Hampton, features old masters, impressionists and contemporary artists.

Buy
East Hampton Main Street shops:

Do
Golfing:
 * Main Beach Surf and Sport- Main beaches’ resource for surfing, kayaking and stand up paddling equipment for purchase or rental. Su-F 10AM-6PM, Sa 9AM-6PM (Saturdays) on Route 27 Wainscott. +1 631-537-2716 [1 ]

Drink

 * The Dock at Montauk- A favorite local hangout with saloon-style drinking and deep-fried oysters and clams that keep the locals coming back for more. Use directions from website, it can be a little tricky to get to. +1 631-668-9778.
 * Meeting House- Pub-like bar with a sophisticated environment on the Amagansett strip. +1 631-267-2764

Sleep

 * Reform Club Inn- Has seven suites and three private cottages decorated in a low-key beachy style. Located in Amagansett. +1 631-267-8500.
 * Hedges Inn- A beautifully renovated local icon and historic landmark half a mile from Main Beach in East Hampton, New York. +1 631-324-7101.
 * The Baker House- one of the most luxurious and expensive inns in the Hamptons. The Baker House dates back to 1650 but has the accommodations of a 2011 luxury hotel with its many amenities. Located in East Hampton. +1 631-324-4081.

Go next

 * Montauk
 * Sag Harbor
 * Southampton
 * Shelter Island

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East Hanover

East Hanover is a township in Morris County in the state of New Jersey. The town is a suburban neighborhood with a population of largely Italian descent. Most of the town is made up of housing while the town’s activities go along the main roads of U.S Route 10 and Ridgedale Avenue.

Get in
By car

The most efficient way to get into East Hanover is by car. East Hanover is a town that is surrounded by a ton of major roads in New Jersey. On the east side of town runs interstate 280, where you can access East Hanover through exit 1 or 2. Also, Route 10 runs right through the heart of the tiny suburb. Also it is very convenient to get there from Interstate 287, Route 46, Route 80 and even Route 24.

By bus

On Route 10 in East Hanover you can access the bus on New Murray Road right across the street from the Burger King. This bus can bring you to larger towns such as Morristown and even Newark New Jersey.

By train

Although there isn’t a train station in East Hanover, there are train stations close by. Chatham, Madison and Parsippany are the closest destinations while a pick up by car or taxi would be the easiest solution to get to the town from the train stations. Some taxis are also available specifically at Madison train station.

See

 * Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover – a beautiful rest place. Several famous individuals are buried here.
 * Whippany Railway Museum – on U.S Route 10 just past the border of East Hanover leading into Whippany. Has beautiful old trains available for sightseeing.
 * The large mansions off of Mount Pleasant Avenue: Several beautiful large properties can be seen on the side streets of Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Do
East Hanover is small but there are definitely fun things to do if you just know the right place to go. On the East side of the town lays Lurker Park, where on nice days many of the residents enjoy. You often see pick up games of football, basketball or soccer going on by the local teenagers. There you will also find a fairly large playground that many of the younger children enjoy. Also another popular aspect of East Hanover is Route 10. There you can go see a movie at AMC Lowes. If you are looking to entertain your child, many people would suggest bowling at Hanover Lanes. Also Chucky Cheese and Funplex are both places are filled with games and a place your child will surely enjoy. A favorite in Funplex is the humongous foam frenzy, shoot each other in Laser tag, or ride the go-carts.

Eat
East Hanover has a ton of great restaurants to try out around the area. First try out one of the many pizza restaurants around the area. Godfather Pizzeria is by far the most popular right off of route 10. Also Avellinos, or Giulietta Romeo are extremely popular pizzerias in town. Those are just a few of the best places to get pizza.

Some of the nicer restaurants that expect a bit more formal attire are Breanna’s, Lugi’s, and Ravello’s, all of which have great Italian food. Many residents of East Hanover enjoy Paniveno as well but the food is not as well prepared as many of the other restaurants in town. Three of the smaller lunch facilities in East Hanover are Esposito’s meat and deli, Angelo’s Deli and Sorrento’s Bakery. Each is a great authentic deli. Angelo’s Deli has one of the best Taylor Ham Egg and Cheeses in New Jersey. Also Sorrento’s Bakery has great pastries and desserts. Early in the morning on nearly every major holiday there is a line out the door waiting to get their order in.

Drink
East Hanover is not as much of a tourist destination but it is a great suburb. Although it does not have as much of nightlife it does have a couple bars to have some fun in. Miami Mikes Sports Bar is probably the most exciting bar to go to. The food is great and it is an awesome, electrifying bar to watch the major sporting events. Also many of the younger drinkers enjoy going to TGIF Fridays to go drink and have a fun time. If you are looking for an older crowd Godfather Pizzeria or a more leisurely Luigi’s maybe the place to go. Although not as popular, Applebees and Chilies have bars to drink in if you are not looking for crowded areas.

Stay safe
East Hanover is extremely safe for kids and the surrounding community to reside in. The crime rate is extremely low and generally there are no concerns of safety for visitors or residence. The police is often seen patrolling the streets and are known to have a firm hand on the community. If you have any problems the East Hanover Police station is available at all times.

 * East Hanover Police Department +1 973-887-0432.
 * East Hanover Volunteer Fire +1 973-887-6093

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East Haven

East Haven is a town in Connecticut three minutes' drive from New Haven and 35 miles from Hartford. It is part of the Greater New Haven area, founded in 1683. The town's population was 28,000 as of 2020. While East Haven has been well-known for a large Italian-American population, the town has received many newer immigrants, particularly from Ecuador, since the late 20th century. The shape of the town is vertically long, and split into three different areas: Foxon, the Center, and Momauguin. Foxon is the northernmost section and is surrounded Branford and North Branford as well as New Haven. The Center is not geographically the center of town, but contains the town hall, library, and the green, surrounded by a suburban area. Momauguin, to the south, borders New Haven along the coastline and contains the Tweed New Haven Regional Airport.

Get in
I-95 South exit 52 or 51 I-95 North exit 51 I-91 which is on the west of town and it intersects with the town at the Foxon line and connects with the north of Branford Rt 1 is parallel to I-95 through, what is called, the "Center" of town and connects to State Route 100.

Two nearby train stations: Union Station, 3 miles from the center of New Haven, and a commuter station an equal distance away in Branford.

Tweed New Haven Regional Airport on the border of New Haven at 155 Burr St..

Get around
CT Transit – Public bus system running throughout Connecticut, including within East Haven.

Route 100 runs across East Haven to connect the "central" area with the "Foxon" area.

See

Do

 * East Haven Town Beach. Located along Cosey Beach Ave. Includes picnic area, playground, volleyball and bocci courts. Fee for non-residents to park and use the beach.
 * Self-Guided Tour of East Haven Green. Located where Main St. (Rt 100) and Hemingway Ave. meet. Across from 300 Hemingway Ave.
 * Self-Guided Tour of East Haven Green. Located where Main St. (Rt 100) and Hemingway Ave. meet. Across from 300 Hemingway Ave.

Seasonal Town Events. In the fall, typically late September, the town hosts the Fall Festival in the center of town, where they set up merchant and food stands, carnival rides, band performances, a classic car show, and raffles. On Independence Day, the town hosts a beach party on the East Haven Town Beach. Every year the town has a popular Memorial Day Parade, and every fifth year it hosts the Columbus Day Parade, which is shared with five other cities and towns in southern Connecticut.

Eat

 * Antonio’s Ristorante. 672 Main St. . Classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Prices are a bit on the high side, typically from $13 to $23 for meals, and a variety of wines available, both inexpensive and costly. Hours: Tu-F lunch 11:30AM-2PM, dinner 5-10PM, Sa dinner 5-10PM, Su dinner 4-9PM, closed Monday.
 * Chili’s Grill & Bar. 58 Frontage Rd. . Chain restaurant specializing in American and Southwestern cuisine. It has a very active yet cozy atmosphere and is a popular lunch and dinner spot for groups of friends, families, and parties. The service is generally friendly and fast. Some nights, such as Fridays and Saturdays, may be busy, and there is the possibility of a wait but usually not. Aside from the restaurant, there is a bar with sports TV.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Chili’s Grill & Bar. 58 Frontage Rd. . Chain restaurant specializing in American and Southwestern cuisine. It has a very active yet cozy atmosphere and is a popular lunch and dinner spot for groups of friends, families, and parties. The service is generally friendly and fast. Some nights, such as Fridays and Saturdays, may be busy, and there is the possibility of a wait but usually not. Aside from the restaurant, there is a bar with sports TV.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Our Oasis , 664 Coe Ave. . Middle Eastern as well as American cuisine restaurant and delicatessen. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Prices are generally cheap, under $10.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.
 * Tolli’s Apizza, 410 Main St. . . Brick oven pizza (normal and gourmet), wraps, grinders, and some Italian meal options ranging from $10 to $15. Lunch menu with wraps, burgers, and other items available all for under $10. It is beautifully decorated, inside and out, in a distinctly Mediterranean style. Includes a bar.

Drink

 * Dunkin Donuts. 91 Frontage Rd (+1 203-468-3800) and 320 Main St (+1 203-469-9211).
 * Dunkin Donuts. 91 Frontage Rd (+1 203-468-3800) and 320 Main St (+1 203-469-9211).
 * Dunkin Donuts. 91 Frontage Rd (+1 203-468-3800) and 320 Main St (+1 203-469-9211).
 * Dunkin Donuts. 91 Frontage Rd (+1 203-468-3800) and 320 Main St (+1 203-469-9211).

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 * 3 miles away is the city of New Haven, home of Yale University.
 * 35 miles away is Hartford
 * 85 miles is New York City.

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East High Country

The East High Country is a sub-region of Georgia's Historic High Country region. The East region of the Georgia Historic High Country shares a border with South Carolina, the Metro Atlanta area, and Classic Heartland of Georgia. Athens and Clemson are notable college towns that are near this area.

Go next

 * Northwest High Country
 * West High Country
 * Central High Country
 * Northeast High Country

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East Iceland

Austurland is the region of Iceland home to Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.

Towns

 * - A tiny village in the northeast with a puffin colony just outside the town
 * - Regional centre with a domestic airport.
 * - Iceland's only international ferry port, with a weekly ferry from Denmark via the Faroe Islands between April and October.
 * - Iceland's only international ferry port, with a weekly ferry from Denmark via the Faroe Islands between April and October.
 * - Iceland's only international ferry port, with a weekly ferry from Denmark via the Faroe Islands between April and October.

Other destinations

 * - a beautiful glacial lagoon (the name literally means "glacier river lagoon") crowded with icebergs right by the ring road in the southeast. A popular location for filming, has been featured in two James Bond films and one Tomb Raider film. It is possible to go sailing on the lagoon.
 * - This large national park, covering the entire glacier of Vatnajökull as well as some of its surroundings, reaches into three different regions of Iceland. The glacier itself is most easily accessible in the south, with the service centre and campsite at Skaftafell lying just off the ring road.

Understand
Austurland is a vast and very diverse region. Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, sits on the mountaintops of the south-east, with only a narrow strip of land between the sea and the glacier. The coastline is a long sandy beach, with only one natural harbour at Höfn which is also the main town in the south-east. A little further north, in the central section of Austurland, are the East Fjords. These fjords are dotted with fishing villages in picturesque settings squeezed between the mountains and the sea. Hérað is an inland area on the other side of the mountains from the East Fjords. Hérað is known for being one of the warmest places in Iceland in the summer and a very popular destination for Icelanders travelling in their own country. The main town in Hérað is Egilsstaðir by the Lagarfljót lake. Finally, in the northeast you will find the remote and fascinating villages of Vopnafjörður and Bakkafjörður.

East Iceland has the oldest rock formations in Iceland, as it was formed before all other parts of the country. Here is the only place where reindeer can be seen in the country.

By car
The Ring road, Highway 1, passes through the region and connects it with the rest of the country.

By boat
There is a weekly car ferry, from Hirtshals in Denmark, to Seyðisfjörður, operated by Smyril Line

By plane
Flights are available from Reykjavík go to Egilsstaðir operated by Icelandair, and from Reykjavík to Höfn, operated by Eagle Air.

By bus
Strætó operates buses that travel almost the entire length of the Ring Road, with buses coming from the North terminating in Egilsstaðir and buses from the South terminating in Höfn. As of summer 2015 the times of buses are as follows:

 * Bus 56 to Egilsstaðir leaves from Hof in Akureyri at 15:35.
 * Bus 51 to Höfn leaves from the Mjódd bus terminal in Reykjavík at 9:00 and 17:40 daily.

By car
The Ring Road runs through Austurland and most of the inhabited fjords are connected by highways leading off the ring road. Some sections of the fjord roads can be quite unnerving, with steep drops from the road to the sea.

By bus
Austurland is one of only two regions in Iceland not covered by the Strætó network, the other being the West Fjords. Instead the municipalites in the region have set up their own system, Strætisvagnar Austurlands (East Iceland Buses) or SVAust.

Do

 * Swimming - There are swimming pools in almost every village with water heated by geothermal power.
 * Technical Museum. Covers technical advances in Iceland from 1880 to today. Located in Seyðisfjörður, Hafnargata 44.
 * LungA. Cultural festival in Seyðisfjörður each year in July. Includes music, arts and classes.

Drink
East Iceland has two breweries, Beljandi in the town of Breiðdalsvík and Askur Taproom in Egilsstaðir.

Stay safe
As elsewhere in Iceland, weather is the primary safety concern. Always check the weather forecast before setting off on your journey, especially if you're planning to go through one of the mountain passes in the region.

Note that Austurland has the only unpaved sections of the Ring Road and that some of these run along sheer drops to the sea in the East Fjords. Drive carefully.

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East Java

East Java (Jawa Timur) covers the eastern third of the island of Java, Indonesia, as well as the island of Madura and several small offshore islands.

Cities

 * — capital of the region; Indonesia's second-largest city and a huge industrial sprawl
 * — the Ijen Crater, famous Java arabica coffee plantations and ferries to Bali
 * — Mount Kelud, Brantas river, waterfalls, and significant archeological sites
 * — verdant agriculture, rail industry and Mount Wilis
 * — cool, clean air and the ancient seat of the Kanjuruhan and Singhasari Kingdom
 * — home of Reog and known for the origin place of satay
 * — gateway to the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park

Other destinations

 * — large forest and coastal park and relatively easy access to and from Bali
 * — an island with deer and a white sand beach
 * — popular hiking destination featuring the still-rumbling Mount Bromo
 * — mountainous district
 * — turtle conservation beach
 * — mountainous district
 * — the site of the capital city of the Majapahit Empire

Understand
The spine of East Java is dominated by a series of rugged, spectacular volcanic peaks. The most famous of these are in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park and Semeru and Bromo together make up one of the great iconic images of Indonesia. There are four volcanic peaks higher than 3,000 m in the region. This volcanic activity has created a largely fertile area and verdant agriculture is a prominent feature of the area.

Both the north and south coasts offer some beautiful, deep, fine sand beaches and these are another key attraction of the region.

The two large southern national parks of Alas Purwo and Meru Betiri are remote and sparsely populated and represent the nearest thing to a wilderness experience that you will find on Java. In the north-east, Baluran National Park recalls African Savannah plains.

The island of Madura sits off the north eastern coast of the region and is as off-the-beaten-track as you can get in this part of Indonesia. That is slowly changing as the road bridge linking Surabaya to Madura opened in mid-2009.

Surabaya is the capital city and Indonesia's second largest. It is though largely bereft of attractions, over-crowded, polluted and supports sprawling industry. Few visitors stay in Surabaya for reasons of tourism. Malang is the second city of the region and a bigger contrast to Surabaya could not be imagined. It is a clean, airy city with an important and interesting history.

Talk
People in East Java speak Indonesian as well as Javanese which they mix together at times. A significant minority also speak Madurese. English will be understood and spoken at large city hotels and at obvious tourist destinations.

For all place names, beware that in the local East Javanese accent, "A" and "O" are largely interchangeable: often the official spelling uses "A", but the locals pronounce it "O". Hence a resident of Surabaya is locally an arek Suroboyo and Cemoro Lawang and Cemara Lawang are the same place.

By plane
Surabaya's Juanda Airport is one of the busiest in Indonesia, with very frequent flights from Jakarta, Bali and other major Indonesian destinations. There are some direct international flights from destinations including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Bandar Seri Begawan.

Malang's Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport is a smaller airport with a few flights everyday from Jakarta, Bandung and Bali. Heavy traffic is common between Surabaya and Malang, though, so you should strongly consider flying directly to Malang if that's your destination. Blimbingsari Airport near Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java sees some scheduled flights from Bali (and Surabaya).

By train
Surabaya is connected by rail from Jakarta, Semarang, Yogyakarta and Banyuwangi with many stops in between. Booking online with a credit card is possible on traveloka. Always prefer the "Executive" class to travel.

The popular star tourist attraction of Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is sadly not part of the Indonesian rail network.

By ferry
Ferries ply the route between Gilimanuk, Bali and Banyuwangi every 20 min, 24 hr a day. The crossing itself takes about 30 min, although embarking and disembarking can take much longer.

Surabaya is a major port and virtually every major coastal city in Indonesia is connected to it in some way. Check the national passenger ship operator PELNI's website for detailed information.

By bus
Frequent buses travel across Java and this is a reliable, if not always a comfortable, method of travel. All of the major cities and towns in the region can be reached by bus. Most of the buses including luxury buses come from West Java. There are also buses from Bali to Probolinggo/Surabaya.

By car
Driving anywhere in Java is a hazardous business for visitors not used to Indonesian driving habits. East Java is no exception and visitors are advised to rent a car with a driver if this is your chosen method of getting around in the region.

By train
The region is well served by the national rail network which connects all major cities and towns.

By plane
For getting to some of the more remote parts of the province, flying can be an option. There are scheduled flights from Surabaya's Juanda Airport to Banyuwangi and Jember  in the east of the province, Sumenep  on the island of Madura, and the remote island of Bawean.

See

The Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is the main attraction in East Java and accounts for a large percentage of overseas tourists who visit the region. The national park is named after its two mountains, Mount Semeru (the highest in Java at 3,676 m, Mount Bromo. the most popular. The Tengger people inhabit this area. Mount Semeru also known as Mahameru (Indonesian language holy mountain or seat of the gods), is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. Semeru is often closed due to its highly active nature.

There are many opportunities for trekking in the park to suite all levels of physical fitness. One of the most popular activities (especially for the less energetic!) is to stay in one of the simple lodges in the park, then drive up to the top of Mount Penanjakan (2,770 m) pre-dawn in a 4x4 vehicle and wait for a truly spectacular sunrise. Later in the day, a slightly more arduous 90 min climb up to the rim of the Mount Bromo caldera to view the bubbling active crater is very worthwhile. You can also make this ascent seated atop one of the local ponies.

The Ijen Plateau near Banyuwangi and Bondowoso is a less well known but in its own way equally spectacular area of volcanic activity. The Ijen Plateau is the centrepoint of the large mountain range west of Banyuwangi and which abuts the Baluran National Park to the north. For the adventurous traveller a visit to the Ijen crater (Kawah Ijen) is a must whilst in the region. The crater can be approached from Bondowoso in the west or Banyuwangi in the east. The Bondowoso route is recommended as the road is relatively better (although that is not saying much) and the 90 min foot climb much easier. When you arrive the colour of the water in the lake is scarcely believable being an extraordinary vivid aqua blue. Evidence of volcanic activity is everywhere with steaming water and brilliant yellow crystalline sulphur deposits. The Ijen Crater is one of the great natural wonders of Indonesia. Since BBC and National Geographic mentioned Ijen blue fire/flame crater, more tourists have visited Ijen Crater, not only during the day but also for a new (as of 2014) midnight trip to see the blue fire. These trips are guided and require a mask which can filter sulphur dioxide. Midnight trips require 2 hours hike up to the rim of the crater and 45 minutes to hike down to the bank of the crater.

Malang is a city of great historical significance. It was a seat of major power in Java's Hindu past and the Dutch took a great liking to its relatively cool, fresh climate in the colonial period. Modern day Malang, although significantly urbanised, has retained much of its historical character and a few days looking around this lovely city and visiting nearby places of interest, will be time well spent. In the city centre a great first stop is Ijen Boulevard. This is a quite beautiful street lined with tropical trees against a backdrop of old colonial structures. The street houses a number of interesting buildings including the Brawijaya Army Museum, Immanual Catholic Church and the city library. Nearby Jalan Tugu is home of the city hall (Balai Kota Malang), the Tugu Monument, and Alun-Alun Bunder (park).

About 30 km south of Malang there are three lovely beaches close together: Balekambang, Ngliyep and Sendangbiru. It is best to visit on weekdays as this is a very popular weekend escape and it can get crowded. It is not safe to swim here but these are great relaxation beaches which offer some stunning coastal scenery. There is an offshore island called Pulau Sempu which can be visited by chartering a boat from Sedangbiru beach. At Balekambang beach there are three little islets just offshore which are attached to the beach by walkways. Of the three beaches, Balekambang itself is the most attractive. The beaches are easily day-tripped from Malang in a car.

The Bondowoso region has many ancient stones spread across several districts including kenong stone, grave stones, sarkofag, and others. Alun-alun (city square) is the main place to gather people (the crowd), to the north stood the Regent Hall, which is an old building, and there are also Dutch heritage building that is now a Junior High School 1 Bondowoso. There are many more Dutch heritage buildings in this city. About 10 km east of Bondowoso, there is a brass handicraft centre (Cindogo). Kalianyar village (sub-district Tamanan), 15 km south of Bondowoso is a good destination if you want to enjoy the countryside with cool air.

Baluran National Park is a large forest and coastal park. It has a relatively easy access to and from Bali. It is often said to be the Africa of Java because of the savannah grasslands.

Madura is a dry and crowded island very much off the beaten path for visitors. It is home to the tradition of bull racing (kerapan sapi).
 * Purwodadi Botanical Garden. Enjoy the various plants and flowers at Purwodadi Botanical Garden, Pasuruan.
 * Reog dance. Go to Ponorogo to watch famed reog dance.
 * Sidoarjo mud flow. Observe Lapindo Hot Mud at Porong, Sidoarjo.
 * Teksas WonocoloSeeing. A traditional oil drilling that uses teak wood rig in Bojonegoro. It becomes the earliest oil and gas tourism in Indonesia.

Do

 * Ride in a 4x4 up Mount Penanjakan in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park and experience one of the world's great sunrises.
 * Surf at G-Land near Banyuwangi.
 * Birdwatching in the Baluran National Park.
 * Mountaineering on the highest mountain in Java, Mount Semeru.
 * Collect some sulphur crystals at the Ijen Crater near Banyuwangi.
 * Get off the beaten track and drive over the new bridge to the island of Madura.
 * Watch a turtle laying eggs at Sukamade beach.
 * Rafting in Pekalen river, Probolinggo.
 * Taman Safari — in slope of Mount Arjuno, it is the largest safari park in Asia with 350 hectares area in Pasuruan.
 * Theme parks in Batu and Lamongan.
 * Feel the splash of fresh water at Kakek Bodo Waterfall near Tretes.
 * Learn the history of the majestic Majapahit Kingdom near Mojokerto.
 * See the whale sharks: from January to March you can see whale sharks near Probolinggo. Just go to Bentar beach and ask a boat to bring you there.
 * 6 hours hike above the Jolotundo Temple or hike around the Bekel volcano: this hike will walk through old Hindu temples from the 10th century.
 * Strolling around and swimming in the white sand beaches in Pacitan and Trenggalek.

Eat
Western food is available in the large cities of Surabaya and Malang but there are so many local delights that any visitor is surely better off concentrating on these. Indonesian cuisine from all corners of this vast nation is widely available. As elsewhere in Indonesia, the best bet is often simple warungs and roadside stalls and the rule is to follow the local crowds.

The food of East Java is similar to that of Central Java. East Java foods tend to be less sweet and spicier compared to the Central Java ones. Fish and fish/seafood products are quite extensive, and terasi (dried shrimp paste) and petis udang (black colored shrimp paste) are used a great deal. Specific East Javanese specialties include:

 * Bakso/bakwan Malang, Malang meatball soup with wontons and noodles
 * Lontong balap, bean sprouts and tofu with rice cakes
 * Lontong kupang, tiny clam soup with rice cakes from Sidoarjo
 * Orem-orem, pressed rice, chicken, tempeh, bean sprouts, sweet soy sauce, coconut milk, and peanuts.
 * Pecel lele, deep fried catfish served with rice and sambal
 * Pecel tumpang, an East Java salad mixed with peanut and tempeh sauce
 * Rawon, dark beef soup
 * Rujak cingur, a salad with spicy sauce and cingur (slices of cooked cow nose).
 * Sate kelopo, satay with coconut rasp.
 * Sate Madura, Madura chicken satay.
 * Semanggi Surabaya, marsilea leaves with spicy sweet potato sauce
 * Soto Lamongan, a typical chicken soto from Lamongan
 * Tahu telor/tahu tek, a tofu dish with a fried egg in peanut sauce

Drink
There is a local type of fermented palm tree alcohol, called tuak. Other popular drinks in East Java include:
 * Angsle: a coconut milk drink consisting of slices of white bread, mung beans, peanuts, and tapioca pearls.
 * Degan: a drink made from young coconut usually served in a glass or in the young coconut itself. Degan (usually called "es degan" by the folk found along the side of the road and restaurants) is usually affordably priced. Some of the sellers mix it with sugar, syrup, or honey to be an energy drink.
 * Es sinom: an iced drink made from tamarind, turmeric, and tamarind leaves.
 * Legen: a drink made from palm tree flower-shaped female flower tendrils. These flower tendrils are cut little by little so that their sap can be collected in a tube that is usually made from a single piece of bamboo rod segment. Old tapping is usually overnight, on the afternoon of the bamboo tube (called a tube) is placed as a container, then in the morning a full load of the tube. One manggar flower usually produces about three to six tubes of legen.

Sleep
Sleep at Tugu Hotel in Malang city, a hotel that houses a magnificent collection of Javanese antiques. They also serves lunch or tea.

If you are feeling adventurous, you might want to camp near Mount Bromo.

Stay safe
When visiting any of the volcanic areas, understand and be respectful of their active nature. Never take unnecessary risks.

Temperatures in the high parts of the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park can get close to 0°C at night, although it can sometimes be very hot near the peak at noon, so come prepared, either way.

Go next

 * Bali — the next stop east is The Island of the Gods.
 * Central Java — Yogyakarta, the stunning temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, also the islands of Karimunjawa.
 * Kalimantan — direct flight from Surabaya to Balikpapan to see Borneo wildlife and Banjarmasin to try local Banjar cuisines.
 * Maluku — stop by The Spice Islands, flight to Ambon and go further to Banda Islands.
 * Papua — flight from Surabaya to Sorong to visit the world's richest reef Raja Ampat.
 * Sulawesi — direct flight from Surabaya to Makassar and go further to Tana Toraja.

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East Jutland

East Jutland comprise the eastern part of central Jutland. In Danish it is known as Østjylland and administratively, it is part of the much larger Central Denmark Region that also includes West Jutland.

Most of this region forms the majority of what is officially known as the 'East Jutland metropolitan area'; a geographically huge area on the Jutland east coast, stretching well into South Jutland as well. The metropolitan area comprise several well-connected towns and cities, and is home to around 1.5 million people, more than 60% of Jutland's entire population.

Cities

 * – Denmark's second largest city, and often referred to as the 'Capital of Jutland', Aarhus is a University town and a powerhouse for trade and commerce. Founded as a coastal settlement in the early Viking Age, Aarhus grew considerable during the industrialisation in the late 1800s, and is now a transport hub with the biggest industrial port in the country. The many students here makes for a very low median age, and the cultural scene is thriving, with several top tier attractions.

Trekantsområdet
Formed by the three towns of Vejle, Fredericia, and Kolding, this subregion is an important center for production, trade, and transport.

 * - as the biggest of the three cities, Vejle has plenty of cultural attractions for visitors.
 * - Founded as a Royal fortress in 1650, Fredericia wears its history as an important military bastion with pride. Nowadays, it is a peaceful center for trade.

The historic town of Kolding is found in the South Jutland region here on Wikivoyage.

Other towns

 * – Old religious center with a beautiful medieval cathedral and city core. Today, Viborg is the administrative headquarters for the large Central Jutland Region, that includes the majority of both East and West Jutland, and the city forms an urban gateway between the two.
 * – Old market town with a harbour at the Gudenå river, the biggest river in Denmark. Charming city center and easy access to good nature experiences.
 * – coastal town on the tip of rural Djursland. Cosy town center and amazing beaches nearby. Ferry services to the island of Anholt and Halmstad in Sweden.
 * – Cosy provincial town at the bottom of typical Jutlandic fjord. Ferry access to the island of Endelave.
 * – Unofficially known as 'Denmark's Outdoor Capital', Silkeborg is located in the midsts of lush forests dotted with lakes. Beautiful town, with many worthwhile attractions.

Smaller towns of interest

 * – Transport gateway, with the biggest airport in Jutland. Also home to world famous toy manufacturer Lego.
 * – Small cosy historic town on the outskirts of the beautiful lake high-land region.
 * – charming old market town in Djursland (Jutland's "nose") and a tourist magnet in the summer. Harbour with terminal for car ferries to and from Zealand.
 * – Center for a huge Viking site, important to the history of Denmark as a nation and the Royal line.

Other destinations

 * – unique nature on Djursland

Interesting Danish islands associated with East Jutland:
 * - remote island popular with holidaymakers in the summer. Perfect wide sandy beaches, shallow waters, and beautiful nature.
 * – large beautiful rural island, popular with holidaymakers in the summer. The island is famous for it's energy self-sufficiency, all made from local renewable sources.
 * - rural island with ferry access from Horsens. The beautiful and varied nature, and good beaches, makes this island a popular choice with vacationers in the summer.

Understand
More than 60% of Denmark is cultivated land, making it the most intensely cultivated country in the world, and the East Jutland region is the largest agricultural producing area in the country. Apart from the obvious agricultural activities and legacy nearly everywhere in this region, including many large historic manors and estates, East Jutland surprisingly also presents sizable natural sites of both national and international importance.

Søhøjlandet (the lake-highlands) around Silkeborg is home to the largest single forest in Denmark (Silkeborgskovene) as well as the largest woodland area, the highest density of lakes and the highest hills in the country. With the maximum natural height above sealevel being just 176 metres, this doesn't say much really, but when the rest of the land is so flat, the hills do tend to present some magnificent vistas. The source of the two largest river systems in Denmark, Gudenå and Skjern Å is located in the heart of this region and the lakes associated with the Gudenå, dominates the landscape.

Djursland is the "nose" of the Jutland peninsula in the north-east. This is a rural area where the scarce population has made a living as farmers and fishermen for centuries, if not millenia. The region is rich with pre-historic tumuli, including many round barrows and several passage graves from the earliest Stone Age. Djursland has a large diversity of habitats, with many rare or endangered species and most of the southern part has been designated as a national park since 2006, known as Mols Bjerge National Park.

Natural scenery

 * Mols Bjerge National Park - Amazing natural scenery on Jutland's "nose". Great for many hikes. One of Denmark's five national parks.
 * Silkeborgskovene - Large and beautiful woodlands in the Silkeborg region.
 * Himmelbjerget. Scenic view in a beautiful region of lakes and forested hills. Get there from Silkeborg or Ry.
 * Fussingø og Læsten Bakker - Beautiful hilly landscape of heathland, forests and a lake west of Randers.
 * Vejle Ådal - Beautiful valley system west of Vejle.
 * Randbøl Hede - Large and beautiful sandy heathland between Vejle and Billund. Start off at the visitor centre Kirstinelyst south of Billund. The protected heathland can be experienced on foot, on horseback or - in the summer - by horse-drawn carriages.
 * Hald Sø - Lake south of Viborg sourround by woodlands and on the westward side; heather-covered hills known as Dollerup Bakker.

Culture and history

 * Gammel Estrup - One of many old manorhouses in East Jutland, this particular house serves as Denmark's manorial museum.
 * Jelling national monument - Historic runestones and site from Denmark's Viking Age.
 * Kalø Slotsruin - Ancient castle ruin dating back to 1313.
 * Moesgaard Museum - Museum of archaeology and ethnography.
 * Daubjerg Kalkgruber and Mønsted Kalkgruber - Old abandoned historic limestone mines near Viborg. Explore twisted tunnels with a guide and visit on-site museums to learn about their interesting history; the latter is the largest limestone mine in the world.

Entertainment
There are many opportunities for various entertainment in the towns and cities of East Jutland, but a few places stands out.

Nature

 * Gudenå river. Experience the longest river in Denmark from a canoe. The Gudenå have its spring near the small town of Tørring, about 30 km west of Horsens, and winds through central Jutland for 150 km until it reach Randers Fjord and the sea in the northeast. There are many places where you can rent a boat and embark on your expedition, but Silkeborg is a popular choice.

Hiking
Long inter-regional hiking routes pass through East Jutland, but the lush nature of this part of Jutland facilitates some good local hiking as well. The selection below are from the most appreciated:

 * Nordsøstien - The Danish part of the huge international North Sea Trail, passes through East Jutland. Join in on the huge trail in Ebeltoft, or walk shorter individual parts.
 * Hærvejen - Also know as 'The Ox Road', this long route follows ancient trails used in olden times to transport cattle and soldiers to Germany, traversing the entire Danish part of the Jutland peninsula for a total of 500 km. The trail starts off in Hirtshals (and Frederikshavn) in North Jutland, and ends in Padborg at the German border, but you can choose to join in along the way at several points in East Jutland, including Viborg, Silkeborg or Vejle.
 * Molsruten - 80-km trail through larger parts of the Mols Bjerge National Park, designed for a four day hike. Leading Quality Trail (Best of Europe) equipped with shelters and campingsites. Start off from the 700-year old Kalø Castle Ruin north of Aarhus, or from the old rural town of Ebeltoft. Extend your hike to Grenå or Aarhus if you like.
 * Hald Sø - One-day hilly roundtrips at Hald Sø lake south of Viborg. About 20 km for the entire lake, but options for shorter routes on the west side, with more well-established trails. It is possible to take a dip in the lake at two spots, and the historic inn Niels Bugges Kro rents out rowboats. Amazing landscape vistas across the lake, including deciduous woodlands, heath and meadows.
 * Kyst til Kyst Stien - Walk coast to coast, from Vejle to Blåvand, across the base of Jutland in a varied landscape, including river valleys, meadows, heathland, and historic sites. Top quality trail of more than 130 km all together, equipped with shelter and camping sites, running water and toilets. Fit for families, with easy access to shopping opportunities along the route.
 * Grejsdalstien - 16 km marked trail near Vejle through the beautiful valley of Grejsdalen. Part of the much larger Vejle Ådal valley system.
 * Randbøl Hede - Several hiking trails in and around this heathland, including detours through an adjacent woodland. Start off at the visitor centre Kristinelyst where you can park your car. The longest route is only 10 km. Free shelters available.
 * Fussingø & Læsten Bakker - Beautiful marked hike in a naturepark of decideous woodlands embracing Fussingø lake and Castle, and the hilly heathland of Læsten Bakker west of Randers. Other natural attractions nearby to be experienced.
 * Trækstien - Marked 75 km trail along the Gudenå river from Randers to Silkeborg. Beware of floodings from the river when the water levels are high. The trail have five individual sections.

Eat
Apart from restaurants and regular eateries, East Jutland presents a number of local specialities. They are not widely available, but local traditions nonetheless.

 * Æbleflæsk (Apple-pork). Thick slices of fried pork belly with stewed apples.

Drink
Denmark has around 125 micro-breweries and the region of East Jutland is home to several:

 * Aarhus Bryghus
 * Wintercoat, near Aarhus.
 * Bryghuset Kragelund, in Silkeborg.
 * Ebeltoft Gårdbryggeri

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East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan is the northeastern part of Kalimantan (Borneo) in Indonesia. Administratively it consists of the provinces of East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur, Kaltim) and North Kalimantan (Kalimantan Utara, Kaltara). East Kalimantan is best known for the beautiful beaches along its east coast, stretching from the Celebes Sea near Malaysia to the Makassar Strait.

Cities

 * – the capital city of East Kalimantan
 * – the industrial and financial centre of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
 * – an energy industrials city near Kutai National Park
 * – an inshore island and town in the far north of the region
 * – an inshore island and city in the northern part of the region

Other destinations

 * - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
 * – an offshore island with diving and marine attractions
 * – lowland tropical rainforest.
 * - with layer of fresh water on top and salt water beneath.
 * and Tanjung Issui - these two villages are inhabited by Dayak Banuaq living in a long-house. Most visitors take a house boat on Mahakam River beginning from Loajanan, the area just before Samarinda City from Balikpapan.
 * Village - further up Mahakam River, Tering Village where Dayak Tunjung and Kenyah with long ear woman are worth to visit. Next to Tering is Melak Village, the location of Black Orchid garden.

Understand
In 2022, President Joko Widodo announced that Indonesia would be moving its capital from Jakarta to a new purpose-built city in East Kalimantan known as Nusantara in attempt to lessen the developmental inequality between Java and Indonesia's other islands. The location would be somewhere between the existing cities of Balikpapan and Samarinda.

Geography
East Kalimantan is on Borneo, a large island shared with Malaysia and Brunei. In the east, it is separated from West Sulawesi and North Sulawesi by the wide Sulawesi/Makassar Strait.

People
East Kalimantan is one of Borneo's most sparsely-populated regions. With a population of only 3 million people and a land area of, the population density is only 17 inhabitants per km2. Most of the population are Javanese. The indigenous Kutai people traditionally inhabit the southern part of East Kalimantan. Another recognized minority is the Dayak people. There has been a lot of immigration, in particular from the other Indonesian provinces. The main religion is Islam, however there is a Christian minority, especially away from the cost.

Economy
East Kalimantan is the centre of Indonesia's timber, oil and gas industries. As you might guess, the stripped-bare coastal areas are not a pretty sight, but the province's more interesting sights lie far upriver in areas untouched by the voracious logging companies.

By plane

 * Balikpapan's Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport has frequent flights from Jakarta, as well as commercial services from Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Tarakan, Palu, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Semarang and Denpasar, as well as numerous smaller airports in Kalimantan.
 * Samarinda APT Pranoto International Airport

By boat
You can access East Kalimantan province from Tawau in Malaysia. From Tawau there is a boat to Tarakan. From there another one to Nunukan in Berau district. You need a visa to enter Indonesia at that port (visa on arrival is not available) but there is a consulate in Tawau which seems to do visas quite quickly.

Get around
Unlike Java or Sumatra, there is no train network in Kalimantan, so to get around the province you'll be on the road or in the air. There are flights available to a few destinations in East Kalimantan. Susi Air flies light aircraft between Samarinda and Maratua Island. Wings Air flies ATR aircraft between Samarinda and Kalimarau.

See
Visiting Mahakam River hinterland and orangutan or exploring Kutai National Park are the best attractions.

Diving
There is quite good diving on the east coast.

Stay safe
Even though orangutan are shy animal and pretty much harmless, sometimes they are wandering around outside of the forest. If you want to chase away an orangutan, do not use weapon or object that are deadly; simply use loud noises to startle the orangutan to move away.

Go next

 * Malaysia, to north, by land.
 * Philippines, to northeast, by sea.

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East Kilbride

East Kilbride is a town in the Central Belt of Scotland, some 8 miles southeast of Glasgow, with a population of 75,310 in 2020. It's notorious for its "New Town" architecture, yet its main attraction is the Museum of Rural Life. In Gaelic Cille Bhrìghde means the church of St Bride or Brigit, probably the 6th century Irish saint rather than the 5th century Scottish one.

Understand
Housing in post-war Glasgow was a bleak mixture of slums and craters, so five "new towns" were built rapidly to rejuvenate the Central Belt. Four of them were on greenfield sites, East Kilbride being the first from 1947. It was followed by Glenrothes, Cumbernauld and Livingston, while the fifth was built onto the existing town of Irvine. These fulfilled an urgent need for housing but demonstrated all that is wrong with crass central planning. A sixth town, intended for Stonehouse south of Hamilton, fortunately was never built. However East Kilbride has preserved some attractive countryside along the Rotten Calder valley, the moors of Lanarkshire rise to the south, and a couple of miles out is the Museum of Rural Life.

Get in
Long-distance public transport to East Kilbride will usually involve travelling via central Glasgow.

By air: from Glasgow Airport take the bus to Buchanan station then bus or train to East Kilbride as below. has trains every 30 min from Glasgow Central, taking 30 min. They run from 6AM to 11PM and also stop at Hairmyres at the northwest edge of town, convenient for the University Hospital. The station has a ticket office and machines, waiting room, news stand and toilets. There is step-free access to the sole platform.

Bus: The bus station is in the main shopping centre. First Glasgow Bus 18 runs every 10 min from Glasgow Sauchiehall St and Central Station via Rutherglen to East Kilbride, taking an hour, and continuing to Greenhills Shopping Centre. Bus 31 also runs hourly to town from Glasgow Osborne St via Gorbals, Castlemilk, Carmunnock and Stewartfield (for the Museum of Rural Life). These run 5PM to midnight. There are also night buses from Glasgow Sauchiehall St in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday: N6 via Cathcart to East Kilbride and Calderwood, and N18 via Dalmarnock, Rutherglen, Burnside and East Kilbride to Greenhills.

Stagecoach West Scotland Bus X16 runs hourly from Hamilton to East Kilbride and continues west to Kilmarnock and  Ayr. An occasional direct bus runs from Motherwell but it's usually quicker to change in Hamilton.

By road the usual approaches are M8 from Edinburgh, M74 from Carlisle and M77 from Kilmarnock, to join A725 / A726. From central Glasgow you'd probably follow A730 onto A749.

Get around
Bus 31 runs past the Museum of Rural Life.

Taxi firms are Mo's and EK  who get rotten reviews.

See

 * on Stewartfield Way north of town, surrounds a 16-acre loch, and has a watersports centre, adventure playgrounds and cafe.
 * on Stewartfield Way north of town, surrounds a 16-acre loch, and has a watersports centre, adventure playgrounds and cafe.
 * on Stewartfield Way north of town, surrounds a 16-acre loch, and has a watersports centre, adventure playgrounds and cafe.

Do

 * Cinema: the Odeon is in the Shopping Centre.
 * is on Maxwell Drive.
 * Carmunnock Highland Games are held in May on King George V football ground in Carmunnock, two miles north of East Kilbride. The next are on Sunday 26 May 2024.
 * Carmunnock Highland Games are held in May on King George V football ground in Carmunnock, two miles north of East Kilbride. The next are on Sunday 26 May 2024.

Eat

 * In town centre, best meals are in the pubs, see "Drink". There's a little collection north towards the railway station, with Village Steakhouse, Zucca Pizzeria, and a Malaysian, Vietnamese and Indian.
 * Another little strip is on High Common Rd to the southeast, with a Chinese, Punjabi and Italian place.

Drink

 * Others nearby are The Hay Stook (JD Wetherspoon), Zucca Piada, Exchange Bar and The Tower.
 * Others nearby are The Hay Stook (JD Wetherspoon), Zucca Piada, Exchange Bar and The Tower.

Connect
East Kilbride has 4G from all UK carriers. As of July 2021, 5G has not yet reached town but is getting close.

Go next

 * You're likely to travel via Glasgow but don't just rush through, it's a great destination in its own right.
 * See Scotland's other twentieth century "New Towns" to decide if these were any better: Glenrothes, Cumbernauld, Livingston and  Irvine.
 * Head west to the Ayrshire coast. Ayr has the birthplace of Robert Burns in Alloway, and Ardrossan has ferries to the charming Isle of Arran.

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East Kootenays

The East Kootenays is a region in south-eastern British Columbia, generally taken to include the valley of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers south of Golden to the USA border Canada. The valley is bordered to the east by the Rocky Mountains and to the west by the Purcell Mountains. About 60,000 people live in the region (2016).

Cities and towns

 * — anchoring the south end of the East Kootenays and the largest city in this region.
 * — natural hot springs, three golf courses, and a small, family-oriented ski hill.
 * — renowned for great skiing and close enough to Calgary to be a weekend destination.
 * — a small community on the north end of Lake Windermere, popular as a summer and weekend destination when its population may increase dramatically with visitors from neighbouring Alberta.
 * — the Barvarian-styled town just north of Cranbrook, a former mining town and excellent ski destination.
 * — famous for its hot pools
 * — see the Terex Titan, at one time the largest truck in the world, and the mural art that depicts the history of the former nearby mining communities.

Other destinations

 * — many of the park's attractions are near the road of this skinny-but-immense park
 * — trails provide the only land access: camping, hiking, mountain climbing, viewing spectacular mountain scenery, fishing, horseback riding, and ski touring.

Understand
The East Kootenay valley is generally wider, drier and has greater extremes of temperatures than the West Kootenays, with which it is often compared. The valley is only a few hours drive from Calgary and other points in southern Alberta, and many people from those areas own property and/or visit during the summer for boating, fishing and golf and in the winter for skiing. From Canal Flats, about 30 minutes north of Cranbrook, the Kootenay River enters the valley from the Rockies and flows south; the Columbia River starts its journey north from its headwaters in Columbia Lake.

Early in the 1900s, there was a plan to join the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers at Canal Flats, how that community got its name. Perhaps fortunately, that project did not succeed. Traces of the attempted canal are still visible.

The region's dominant landform is the Rocky Mountain Trench, which is flanked by the Purcell Mountains and Rocky Mountains on the east and west, and includes the Columbia Valley region, the southern half of which is in the region. Another distinct area is the Elk Valley in the southern Rockies, which is the entrance to the Crowsnest Pass and an important coal-mining region. The Columbia and Kootenay River valleys form the bottomlands of the Rocky Mountain Trench.

By car
The most common and convenient way into this area is by private vehicle. The valley is accessed from the north at Golden from the Trans Canada Highway Rte 1, from the east through Kootenay National Park to Radium Hot Springs or, in the south, from southern Alberta on Rte 3 via Fernie. Highway 3 is the only east/west route in the south and links this valley to the West Kootenays starting at Creston, an hour west of Cranbrook.

Airport within this region with scheduled commercial flights

 * Cranbrook (West Kootenay Regional Airport - ) - has scheduled flights from Vancouver and Calgary

Smaller communities in the region have landing strips for private airplanes.

By bus
There are numerous tour buses, bringing visitors to places like Radium Hot Springs.

By car
Highways 95 and 93, which overlap for much of their run through the region, are the north-south route, while Highway 3 crosses from east to west.

By public transit
BC Transit operates public transit in the region:

 * Cranbrook
 * Columbia Valley (Fairmont Hot Springs, Invermere, and Radium Hot Springs)
 * Elk Valley (Elkford, Fernie, Sparwood),
 * Kimberley - Bus routes connect with Cranbrook from Monday to Friday.

See
The mountains are what you've come to the East Kootenays to see. Look up: they are all around you.

Fort Steele Heritage Town (near Cranbrook) is a collection of heritage buildings set up as a North-West Mounted Police outpost. Staff in period costumes help illustrate how live was during that era

The Canadian Museum of Rail Travel is a must for train buffs. This Cranbrook museum has exhibits of passenger rail cars built in the 1920s and in the 1900s.

Kimberley has the "largest freestanding cuckoo clock in Canada".

Do
Soak in the hot pools at Radium Hot Springs or Fairmont Hot Springs.

Go hiking or climbing at Mount Fernie Provincial Park (near Fernie), St. Mary's Alpine Provincial Park (near Kimberley), Windermere Lake Provincial Park (near Invermere), or Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park near the Alberta border.

Ride the rails through the Mark Creek valley's spectacular scenery at Kimberley's Underground Mining Railway in Kimberley (British Columbia).

Ski at Kimberley Alpine Resort, or the Fernie Alpine Resort. Fairmont Hot Springs also has a ski hill.

Invermere and area are host to the biggest outdoor curling bonspiel in Canada every January. The spiel is held on the frozen Windermere Lake.

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