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Walt Disney World/Magic Kingdom

At the Magic Kingdom, you can pillage the Caribbean with Jack Sparrow, spin through a tea party with the Mad Hatter, protect the galaxy with Buzz Lightyear, and visit the six themed lands of the world's most popular theme park.

This imaginative park, known as the "Most Magical Place on Earth", is the most iconic of the four parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the one best suited for younger kids. But you don't need kids to have a good time; the Magic Kingdom is for anyone who remembers the wonder of childhood imagination and fantasy.

Understand

 * "Walt Disney World is a tribute to the philosophy and life of Walter Elias Disney... and to the talents, the dedication, and the loyalty of the entire Disney organization that made Walt Disney's dream come true. May Walt Disney World bring Joy and Inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place... a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn — together." — Roy O. Disney, October 25, 1971

The Magic Kingdom is the "main" park at Walt Disney World, based on the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and the one most people think of first when they think of Walt Disney World. It is organized around the central landmark of Cinderella Castle, with six themed "lands" arrayed around a central hub. Starting from the main entrance and going clockwise around Cinderella Castle, the lands are Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland.

Of the four Walt Disney World theme parks, the Magic Kingdom is the oldest, most popular, and the most child-friendly, although many adults love the escapism as well. Adult visitors who do not enjoy rides such as "it's a small world" where you sit in vehicles that take you in a circle through a tunnel, and listen to childlike delight and screams, may want to visit Epcot or Hollywood Studios instead.

Though the FastPass+ system works well, it is not available for all attractions, and lines can be endless but always keep moving. Food and merchandise can be pricey, but not too bad considering where you are. Plan accordingly for a trip and expect to spend at least $100 per person for a visit.

Despite it all, most people would agree that the lines, the crowds, and the prices are worth it for the magical Disney experience that makes all adults "children", if even only for a day.

History
Walt Disney was never one to rest on his laurels. Disneyland was a huge success, but the amount of space available there in California was too restrictive. Disney had bigger ideas, far bigger than would ever fit at Disneyland.

The solution was to buy up thousands of acres in Central Florida, southwest of Orlando, for a new "Disney World", big enough to hold all the ideas he and his Imagineers could dream up. The centerpiece was to be EPCOT, Walt's idea for an experimental "community of tomorrow" where real people would live, work, and play. Although a Disneyland-style park was part of the planning—a necessary concession to economic realities—Walt had very little interest in recreating what he'd done before, and his energies were focused on EPCOT.

Unfortunately, he passed away in 1966, not long after revealing his plans to the world. His dream of EPCOT died with him, but his brother and business partner, Roy O. Disney, was determined to go forward with the Florida project. The project would start with the Magic Kingdom.

Roy Disney worked tirelessly to ensure that the park would open, to preserve at least a part of his brother's last and greatest dream. On October 1, 1971, the Magic Kingdom did indeed open, with many similarities to Disneyland but many differences as well. It was a roaring success and, though Roy Disney died just two months later, Walt Disney World was successfully launched, and it has thrived ever since, with the Magic Kingdom as its anchor.

By car or hotel shuttle
The Magic Kingdom is at the northernmost reaches of the Walt Disney World property. You'll take World Drive north to the massive parking lot, which is actually about a mile (1500 meters) south of the park. No problem, though—once you park your car, a tram will take you to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC). That's also where hotel shuttles from non-Disney resorts will drop you. You're now looking across the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Magic Kingdom. From here, simply get on a big ferryboat or the express monorail to the Magic Kingdom. Either way you go, enjoy the scenery along the way—Goofy has been known to waterski around the ferry from time to time, and the monorail route passes directly through the lobby of Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Parking at the Magic Kingdom is $25 per car, although Disney resort guests can park for free—just show your Key to the World card at the toll gate.

From Magic Kingdom-area resorts
The monorail is the most obvious choice here. The resort monorail (inside track) travels clockwise around the Seven Seas Lagoon, stopping inside the Contemporary, and then at the TTC, the Polynesian Village, and the Grand Floridian, coming back around to the Magic Kingdom. Due to the direction of travel, Contemporary Resort guests might want to consider walking to the Magic Kingdom; it's the only resort from which that is possible.

Fort Wilderness and the Wilderness Lodge are not on the monorail route, but they have buses available. Also, all of the resorts have water taxis that travel between their docks and the Magic Kingdom gates; they can be a fun, scenic way to start your visit. (The Contemporary water taxi runs only during the absolutely most crowded periods; don't count on it being available.)

Shades of Green has its own shuttle buses that take guests to the various parks. Guests at that resort can also walk to the Polynesian to take the monorail or water taxi, but it's a five-minute walk with no sidewalk; use caution.

From other on-property resorts
From other areas of the property, simply go to your resort's bus stop and wait for the Magic Kingdom bus to arrive. You will be dropped off in front of the Magic Kingdom gates, not at the TTC.

From the other parks
Take the Transportation and Ticket Center bus (from Epcot, take the Epcot monorail instead) to the TTC and then transfer to the monorail or ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom.

From Disney Springs
There is no direct bus service to the Magic Kingdom from Disney Springs. Instead, you should first go to any resort (preferably Saratoga Springs or one of the monorail resorts) and then change modes of transportation.

Get around

Upon entering the park, you'll find yourself on Main Street U.S.A., and though there are plenty of shops here, your eye will no doubt be drawn right to the magnificent Cinderella Castle. The centerpiece of the Magic Kingdom sits at the end of Main Street, and the circular area in front of it serves as the hub of the park, from which you can get to all of the other lands.

From the hub, Adventureland can be reached via the leftmost path, followed by Liberty Square moving clockwise. Fantasyland is straight through the castle, and Tomorrowland is off to the right. You can get to Frontierland via either Adventureland or Liberty Square. The lands, with the exception of Main Street, are also all connected around the perimeter of the park, away from the hub.

If you don't want to walk, you have a couple of options. At times, but less often these days, you'll find a horse-drawn trolley running up and down Main Street, which you can hop to get to and from the hub. More reliably, you'll find train stations at Main Street, Frontierland (near Splash Mountain), and Fantasyland (in Storybook Circus), where you can board a train for a scenic narrated journey around the perimeter of the park.

See and do
The Magic Kingdom includes many attractions that are similar, or identical, to ones found in its sister parks around the world, but also has some that are original to the Florida park, and others that started elsewhere but remain only here.

Truly enjoying this park involves a willingness to set aside disbelief and embrace the fictional worlds Disney has designed. Kids can do this instinctively, and in many respects, the best way to experience the Magic Kingdom is through the eyes of a child. The rides here are largely designed for kids, many of them painfully so, but adults with open minds (or young hearts) can have plenty of fun even without a child in tow.

FastPass, the system that allowed you to go to an attraction and get a ticket to come back later and skip the standby queue, is no longer available at the Magic Kingdom. All Magic Kingdom guests will be using FastPass+, where you choose your own return time for each of three attractions. FastPass+ queues are available for virtually every ride in the park, along with some shows,, and character greetings. Space Mountain and Splash Mountain have been known to have wait times of over three hours during peak seasons, making FastPass+ reservations very worthwhile.

FastPass+ kiosks are located at the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland, near The Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland, at Mickey's PhilharMagic in the Castle Courtyard, and at Stitch's Great Escape! in Tomorrowland. Cast members will be nearby if you need help. You can also use a smartphone with the My Disney Experience app to schedule your FastPass+ reservations. If you purchase your tickets in advance or if you're an annual passholder, you can schedule your FastPass+ selections up to 30 days in advance. If you're staying at one of the on-property hotels, you can reserve up to 60 days in advance.

For parade, fireworks, and stage show performance times, which change daily, please see the Guide Map and the Times Guide you'll receive when you enter the park. The My Disney Experience app also displays the current wait times for attractions and has showtimes for entertainment.

The denotes rides with safety restrictions. See Stay safe in the main Walt Disney World article for more information.

Main Street, U.S.A.
Modeled after a stereotypical early 20th-century small town, Main Street, U.S.A. is the gateway into the Magic Kingdom; the view straight down the street to Cinderella Castle serves to draw you inward upon arrival. It is also, of course, the exit, which means shopping galore, the better to entice you with souvenirs on the way out. You'll find most of the basic services, like Guest Relations, here, but not much in the way of attractions.

Do stop in at the Crystal Arts glass shop, though, as they often have glass blowers working in the shop and watching them is fascinating. And keep an eye out for some of the colorful characters who make appearances from time to time, especially the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet.

Adventureland
Adventureland recalls the Victorian-era tales of exotic adventure in far-off locales. Near Main Street, the environment evokes the jungles of deepest Africa, of the type explored by David Livingstone and H.M. Stanley in the late 19th century. Walking westward, you'll pass through the Middle East and the South Pacific before arriving at the Spanish outposts on the Caribbean Sea during the Golden Age of Piracy. Just around the corner are the Spanish flavors of the American Southwest in Frontierland.

Frontierland
Frontierland celebrates the United States west of the Mississippi in its 19th-century frontier years (with just a bit of rural Southern flavor). From Mark Twain's Missouri to the California Gold Rush, there's a lot of adventure packed into a small area.

Liberty Square

Step back into colonial America in Liberty Square, where freedom and independence are buzzwords and powdered wigs are the height of fashion. Even the flower beds are red, white, and blue in this patriotic harbor town. A replica of the Liberty Bell sits in the central square, along with a majestic live oak serving as the local Liberty Tree, where patriots would gather to debate and plan.

Fantasyland
In the courtyard, around the forest, or at the circus, Fantasyland is where Disney's classic animated fairy tales come to life. It is home to many of the most iconic Disney attractions, and is nearly always very crowded. In 2012, Fantasyland underwent an extreme makeover, the biggest changes to hit the Magic Kingdom in its 40-year history. The land is now divided into three distinct sections: the Castle Courtyard, Enchanted Forest, and Storybook Circus.

Castle Courtyard
This area of Fantasyland, closest to the castle, has most of the pre-2012 Fantasyland rides and has remained fairly unchanged during the land's expansion. From rides based on classic Disney animated features to the inimitable "it's a small world" boat ride, the attractions here are among Disney's most beloved and iconic.

Enchanted Forest
Unused and underused space in the northeastern part of the land—some of which was once the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride—has been transformed into a lush fairy-tale setting that stands in stark contrast to the fair-like atmosphere of the Castle Courtyard. Finally completed in 2014, the Enchanted Forest represents the biggest addition to Walt Disney World since Disney's Animal Kingdom opened in 1998.

Storybook Circus
Storybook Circus is a wild and energetic area with animals and music galore.

Tomorrowland

Take a glance into the future in Tomorrowland, Disney's homage to the dreams and innovations that will keep humanity moving forward. Very different from the other lands of the Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland is all about smooth chrome architecture, strange and bizarre creatures, and thrilling spaceflight.

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Parkwide

The parades and shows at all of the parks garner big crowds, but the Magic Kingdom really takes the cake, perhaps due to its relatively narrow streets and the sheer popularity of the park. Unless the park is practically deserted, you'll need to stake out a viewing location well in advance of show time (check your Times Guide for the schedule). If you want to sit on the curb or grab a bench seat, you'll want to get there at least an hour ahead of time; if you're willing to deal with a lesser view, you may get lucky and find a decent spot as little as 15 minutes beforehand. (If you're running late for a parade, aim for the end of the route, as the parade takes up to 20 minutes to get there.)

Most importantly, though, if you aren't planning on watching the parade or the show, stay well away from the prime viewing locations. The rides and other attractions will have much shorter lines during these times, so pick a few well away from Main Street and enjoy.

The parades start in Frontierland near Splash Mountain, continuing down the path to Liberty Square going towards the Central Plaza. The parade circles the Central Plaza and then proceeds down Main Street U.S.A. Fireworks are visible throughout the park, but they work best with Cinderella Castle as a backdrop, so most people view them from Main Street on their way out of the park for the night. Plan to be in front of the castle at least an hour ahead of showtime for the best view of the show.

Holiday events
The Magic Kingdom is host to two extremely popular "hard-ticket" holiday events. On some days from September through December, the park closes early, but guests who pay extra get to stick around to see special shows, partake of free treats, and go on rides with shorter lines. Not all attractions are open during these special events, but most of the most popular ones will be.

These events are held three or four nights a week (although the exact schedule varies). Tickets are very limited, so plan well in advance for the night you want to go. Ticket prices vary, with the most expensive prices closest to the holiday.

After the last Christmas Party, a few days before Christmas, the holiday parade and fireworks show are run in place of the usual events, allowing guests to experience them without buying a ticket to a special event. Alternatively, you can listen to and watch the fireworks shows from the Contemporary, the Polynesian Village, or the Grand Floridian resorts without needing admission to the parties.

Tours
Guided tours of the Magic Kingdom are quite popular. All tours can be booked by calling +1 407 WDW-TOUR (939-8687). You will need to have admission to the park to take these tours.

At the resorts

Like all Deluxe Resorts, the ones near the Magic Kingdom offer plenty of things for guests to do each day. But a few options stand out as worth a trip even if you're not staying nearby.
 * There are also smaller boats like Sea Raycers and pontoon boats available at the Contemporary Resort's marina. Some of the other resorts also have small marinas. From $20.
 * There are also smaller boats like Sea Raycers and pontoon boats available at the Contemporary Resort's marina. Some of the other resorts also have small marinas. From $20.

Golf
There are two 18-hole championship golf courses in the Magic Kingdom area, as well as a nine-hole walking course. All three courses are in the same area, west of the Polynesian near Shades of Green. See "Golf" in the overview for rules and regulations. Monday through Friday, 18 holes will cost $89 if you're staying at a Disney hotel, and $104 otherwise. On weekends, add $10. During the summer, 10AM-3PM tee times are discounted; ask for the "Summer Price Slice" when you call. Late afternoon tee times are $59 on weekdays and $69 on weekends for everyone. Call +1 407 WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time.

The Osprey Ridge golf course used to be operated by Disney, but it's now part of the Four Seasons Orlando Resort.

Buy

The Magic Kingdom practically invented the modern theme park merchandising plan: put the biggest store and most expensive stuff at the exit, so you have a place to shop when you're ready to leave the park.

Sure enough, Main Street, U.S.A., the Magic Kingdom's entrance and exit area, is anchored by The Emporium and Disney Clothiers, which take up most of the western side of the street and carry a large variety of generic Disney merchandise. The other side of the street, though, has more specialty shops, including the Main Street Confectionery, The Chapeau (hat shop), Crystal Arts (glass shop with live glass craft demonstrations), Uptown Jewelers, and Main Street Bakery, which features Starbucks coffee, and is very popular at all times of the day.

Other well-known shops include:

And of course, there are several other gift shops that serve as the exits from associated attractions, forcing you to navigate the aisles to get out. They can be a great place to get themed merchandise if you have a particular favorite.

Magic Kingdom-area resorts
The resorts have their share of shopping as well. Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in particular has a number of shops, including fine chocolates and designer clothing, on the first and second floors of its main building. The shopping area is very convenient for anyone with access to the monorail.

If you're staying in a DVC villa or a Wilderness Cabin and you need to stock your kitchen, a limited supply of groceries is available at your resort's gift shop.

Eat

See Eat in the main Walt Disney World article for information on the Disney restaurant pricing system, character dining, dietary restrictions, and advance dining reservations. The telephone numbers below are for extraordinary circumstances only; for reservations and most health or diet issues, call the main Disney Dining number at +1 407 WDW-DINE (939-3463).

Opening and closing times vary with the park hours; check your Times Guide for official restaurant hours. Breakfast is usually served until 10:30AM, and dinner usually starts between 3:30PM and 4:30PM.

Counter service
The Magic Kingdom has an abundance of counter service restaurants; more than at any other park, dining here is dominated by the quick-service segment of the market. On crowded days, cast members at the three largest locations (Cosmic Ray's, Pinocchio's, and Pecos Bill's) will implement managed seating: you will be unable to enter the seating area until your entire party has their food, but once you're all ready, a cast member will find a table for you. That means you won't be able to leave your spouse with the kids at a table while you go get everyone's food, but it's necessary to make sure as many people as possible can get seats.

There are a plethora of snack stands with generic pre-packaged snacks throughout the park, but if you're in the mood for something special, head to Main Street U.S.A.:

A destination in itself, especially on hot days, is Aloha Isle near The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, featuring the popular soft-serve pineapple treat known as Dole whip.

Table service
Compared to the other parks, table service at the Magic Kingdom is very limited. The choices are all very good, but most of them have characters and you're probably going to need Advance Dining Reservations for any of them.

(If two prices are separated by a slash, the second price is for children ages 3–9.)

Resort dining

With the number of Deluxe Resorts around the Magic Kingdom, it's no surprise that the resort dining options are numerous and high-quality. The Grand Floridian, in particular, boasts several upscale restaurants, including the fanciest restaurant in all of Central Florida, Victoria & Albert's.

Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground
Fort Wilderness is home to two fantastic dinner shows.

If you want some food without the entertainment, you have a couple of options:

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort
The Grand Floridian is Disney's flagship resort, and it certainly fills that bill when it comes to dining. The menus crafted by the resort's expert chefs are actively sought-out by gourmands from across the country. All of the restaurants (except Narcoossee's) are located in the main building, just steps from the monorail platform.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
All of the restaurants here are in the Great Ceremonial House, which is also the location of the monorail platform. The resort's renowned breakfast specialty (available at Captain Cook's, Kona Cafe, and in-room dining) is Tonga Toast: sourdough bread stuffed with banana, then battered, deep-fried, and topped with cinnamon and sugar. The popular Dole Whip treat is also available here, at the Pineapple Lanai kiosk.

And if you're in the mood for some entertainment with your meal, the Polynesian Village is home to one of the three dinner theater options.

Disney's Wilderness Lodge
The restaurants at Wilderness Lodge all fit in well with the rustic forested decor, and they're all within steps of the main lobby.

Four Seasons Orlando
The Four Seasons Orlando has a number of restaurants. Ravello, an Italian restaurant, features Disney character breakfasts on Thursdays and Saturdays (and selected peak Tuesdays). Capa is on the top floor and boasts views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Drink

The Magic Kingdom is intended to be a carefree place, where children and adults can have fun together. As such, a no alcohol rule was instituted throughout the park when it opened in 1971. With the opening of the Be Our Guest restaurant in November 2012, however, it was decided that the French atmosphere would not be complete without a selection of beer and wines on the menu. The experiment was so successful that all sit-down restaurants now serve appropriate alcoholic selections with meals. You can enjoy your drink at your table, but you can't take it out of the restaurant, nor can you purchase alcohol of any sort in the park outside of those four venues.

Of course, there is always alcohol available at the resorts, both at table-service restaurants (and some of the counter-service locations) and at a variety of bars and lounges. California Grill in the Contemporary Resort and Victoria & Albert's in the Grand Floridian Resort have particularly extensive wine lists.

Each of the resorts has a pool bar or two, each with a variety of alcoholic refreshments and light meals. In addition, you'll find the following lounges and coffee bars:

Sleep

You certainly have a variety of options for accommodations near the Magic Kingdom, but few of them are cheap. Home to the four oldest resorts at Walt Disney World, the Magic Kingdom area is known for its upscale Deluxe resorts and the vast Fort Wilderness campground.

Campground

Disney's expansive Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is really like two resorts in one—the campsites and the cabins. They share all of the resort's amenities, including two great dinner shows, marshmallow roasts, hiking, biking, swimming, boating and horseback riding, all without ever leaving Disney property. It's a great place for people who want to get away from it all without getting too far away.

Fort Wilderness is the only pet-friendly resort on Disney property, though pets are allowed only in designated areas of the campground. Only a small proportion of sites are in pet-friendly areas, so make sure you mention that your pet will be coming with you when you make your reservation. Once you get there, your dog will have plenty of opportunity to get exercise, with plenty of trails for on-leash walking and the special Waggin' Trails Dog Park for off-leash fun.

Splurge

Four upscale resorts are arrayed around the Seven Seas Lagoon, three of them on the monorail loop, providing easy and fun access to the Magic Kingdom and to Epcot. Each of the resorts also has water transportation to the Magic Kingdom.

The Contemporary and the Polynesian Village are the oldest resorts on the property, and though they've changed a bit over the years, age hasn't diminished their appeal. The Grand Floridian is WDW's flagship resort, with the utmost in style and service. The Wilderness Lodge sits back, away from the monorail but still a worthy companion to the other Deluxe resorts.

Each of these resorts provides the highest level of service and amenities available at Walt Disney World. You'll find dedicated concierge services, mini-bars and refrigerators, turn-down service, upscale restaurants and shopping, and everything else you'd expect from luxury hotels. Each hotel, especially the Grand Floridian, also has some high-end suites available, all the way up to "Presidential"-level. And each of them has Disney Vacation Club villas for extra-homey atmosphere and amenities.

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Walters

There is more than one place called Walters

United States of America

 * Walters (Minnesota) in the state of Minnesota.
 * Walters (North Dakota) in the state of North Dakota.
 * Walters (Oklahoma) in the state of Oklahoma.

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Waltham

Waltham is a city in the American state of Massachusetts. It is 10 miles (16 km) west of central Boston on the Charles River, and 3 miles from the city limits to the east. Waltham is part of the Greater Boston conurbation; even so, it has a unique character compared to Boston's other suburbs, and is one of the most significant regional centers for employment, culture, education and food in the entire metro area. It is sometimes called "Watch City" because it was home to Waltham Watch Company. Many high-tech companies have made Waltham their home. It is also home to Bentley College and Brandeis University.

Understand
One of the oldest of American cities, Waltham was first settled by British settlers in 1634 and was incorporated in 1738. In 1813, the Boston Manufacturing Company was formed in Waltham by Francis Cabot Lowell. It was the first modern factory in the United States and history books have credited this as the beginning of America's industrial revolution. In 1854, the Waltham Watch Company was established by Aaron Dennison. The company went on to make the first watches with interchangeable parts and the first 100% American-made watch, designing advanced machinery that spread to other industries and led to America's industrial power. Waltham is also noted as the home of such famous persons as Governor Christopher Gore and General Nathaniel Banks.

By train
There are several commuter rail trains from Boston daily. From North Station in Boston, take the MBTA Commuter Rail on the Fitchburg line to either or. The trains are a good way to get into Boston, especially on the day of a sports game, because they go directly to the Boston Garden. They are moderately priced.

Although there are no T stations in Waltham, is fairly close to Waltham. Riverside is the last station on the Green Line's D branch. From Riverside, take a short, 3-mi (5-km) taxi ride to Waltham.

By bus
Local MBTA buses 70 and 70A run from Central Square in Cambridge to Waltham. Several MBTA Express Buses (553, 554, 556, 558, 505) also serve Waltham. They originate several blocks from South Station in Boston and go to Waltham on weekdays only. Buses are usually reliable and inexpensive, but tend to get crowded around rush hour as well (4:30PM to 6:30PM).

By car
Waltham is accessible via Interstate 95, also called Route 128, which connects to the Mass Pike (I-90). This is important if you are flying in or out of Logan Airport because you are going to take I-90 West to get into Waltham and vice versa to get back into Boston. On I-90, there are two sets of toll plazas of $1.25 each, and rush hour can set you back 25-30 minutes between 4:30PM and 6:30PM.

By car
Driving around Waltham is not difficult and you can be just about anywhere in the city in 15 to 20 minutes. There are three main streets to Waltham: Main Street, Moody Street, and Lexington Street. During rush hour(4:30 to 6:30PM) you will hit some traffic that may slow down your commute 10 to 15 minutes. Main Street is probably the worst during that time, and Moody Street can also be busy on a Friday or Saturday night. Parking is accessible with several public parking lots in high traffic areas, as well as on street parking.

By bus
Local city buses are a dependable way to get around the city. They are cheap and usually reliable, but can get crowded and stuffy at times. The best place to catch the bus from is on the Common, the bus stop is across the street from the train stop, with buses leaving fairly frequently to go throughout the city and surrounding towns, as well as to downtown Boston.

Buy
Waltham does not offer a lot of shopping.

Eat
Most of the good restaurants in Waltham are along Moody Street. This includes Thai, Chinese, Indian, and American diner fare. Start at one end and walk the length before deciding on one spot.

Go next
Waltham is at the start of the American Industry Tour, which goes on westwards to New York City and Chicago.

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Walton

There's more than one place called Walton:

New Zealand

 * Walton, North Island

United Kingdom

 * Walton, Buckinghamshire
 * Walton, Cambridgeshire
 * Walton, Cheshire
 * Walton, Cumbria
 * Walton, Derbyshire
 * Walton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire
 * Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
 * Walton, Leicestershire
 * Walton, Merseyside
 * Walton, Milton Keynes
 * Walton, Powys
 * Walton, Shropshire
 * Walton, Somerset
 * Walton, Staffordshire
 * Walton, Suffolk
 * Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
 * Walton, Telford
 * Walton, Warwickshire
 * Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
 * Walton, Leeds, West Yorkshire

United States of America

 * Fort Walton Beach - a city in Emerald Coast region of Florida
 * Walton, Indiana
 * Walton, Kansas
 * Walton, Kentucky
 * Walton (village), New York

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Walton County

Walton County is the name of two counties in the United States:

 * Walton County (Florida)
 * Walton County (Georgia)

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Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay is a city of 62,000 (2011) on Namibia's Atlantic coast. It has the country's only commercial port. It is famous as a place to see large numbers of flamingoes and rare migratory birds.

By car
The fastest route from Windhoek is the tarred main road B2. It takes 5 hours and passes through Swakopmund, a coastal town 35 km (20 minutes) drive north of Walvis Bay.

By minibus
Minibuses from Windhoek (departure from the taxi rank closed to Rhino Park hospital, 110N$) or from Swakopmund (taxi rank out of town, 25N$) are available throughout the day. Not too comfortable, but the true African way of travelling.

By bus
Although the minibuses are slightly cheaper and are an experience, they have no fixed time schedule and are often overloaded. So check out these operators:
 * Intercape operates a service from Windhoek via Okahandja and Swakopmund. Intercape service also extends to South Africa and Zimbabwe.
 * Econolux Tel +264 64 205935 operates a service to Cape Town twice a week

By train
The national train company TransNamib runs an overnight service from the capital Windhoek via Swakopmund daily, except Saturdays. There are economy and business class seats, but no sleepers.

By ship
The RMS St Helena no longer makes regular round-trips from St Helena Island to Cape Town via Walvis Bay. The service ceased in 2018.

Get around
Cars can be hired at Walvis Bay Airport.

See

 * The Walvis Bay Lagoon is just south-west of town, a wetland for migratory birds. The Lagoon is a habitat for flamingos and the endangered Damara tern.
 * For a larger and more impressive wetland and flamingo colony, visit Sandwich Harbour, a bay and lagoon south of town. You will need a 4x4 to navigate the sand.

Do

There are quite some activities to do in Walvis Bay.

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Wambierzyce

Wambierzyce is a city in Lower Silesian Voivodship. Small and picturesque, it is a pilgrimage site due to its many religious attractions.

Get around
Unlike in many larger Polish cities, English is not spoken at all in Wambierzyce. Menus, signs etc. are often in German.

See
The hulking yellow church on the main square is always full of pilgrims. It contains the popular icon Our Lady of Wambierzyce. Starting on the church grounds, continuing across the street and finishing on a hill overlooking the town are life-sized representations of Calvary. Follow signs to the Szopka- a collection of tiny, mechanized scenes built and painted entirely by hand. These are hundreds of years old but still in working order. Follow the small dirt road to the left of Hotel Wambierzyce to the skansen, which is regionally famous. It has a petting zoo, toy museum, old farm tools exhibit, and in-house restaurant. It also provides quite cheap and comfortable accommodations.

Eat
There are not many places to eat in Wambierzyce.
 * Karczma on the main street is quite a good one.

Sleep
Follow signs for the "skansen/agroturystyka" to the left of Hotel Wambierzyce. Cheap but comfortable, with a petting zoo and attached skansen to boot!

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Wamego

Wamego is a small city of about 1.7 square miles in size in Pottawatomie County in the Flint Hills of Northeastern Kansas.

Understand
Wamego is most notable for its Wizard of Oz museum and themed businesses.

Get in
From Topeka, Kansas, it can be accessed by traveling West on Highway 24.

See

 * Wamego Dutch Windmill and Wamego Historical Museum, 406 4th St. Pretend you are in the Netherlands, or almost.
 * Beecher Bible & Rifle Church, 1414 Lilac Ln. Limestone church built in territorial times where an abolitionist Brady Beecher worked to persuade Kansas on the path to being a free state in the days before the Civil War.
 * Wamego Dutch Windmill and Wamego Historical Museum, 406 4th St. Pretend you are in the Netherlands, or almost.
 * Beecher Bible & Rifle Church, 1414 Lilac Ln. Limestone church built in territorial times where an abolitionist Brady Beecher worked to persuade Kansas on the path to being a free state in the days before the Civil War.

Do

 * Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park, 29377 Mitchell Prairie Ln. Hiking among the Flint Hills and tallgrass prairie with some connections to the underground railroad/Bleeding Kansas through a colorful abolitionist Brady Beecher. Daily 6:30AM-9PM.
 * Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park, 29377 Mitchell Prairie Ln. Hiking among the Flint Hills and tallgrass prairie with some connections to the underground railroad/Bleeding Kansas through a colorful abolitionist Brady Beecher. Daily 6:30AM-9PM.

Go next
Click your heels together, there's no place like home.

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Wamrong

Wamrong is a small village in Trashigang in east Bhutan. Located on a ridge over looking Samdrup Jongkhar, the village is well placed between the towns of Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar, and most of the inter-district buses and vehicles plying this route stop for meal breaks here. As a result, the village has developed a reputation for good, cheap food.

Get in
All the buses from Mongar and Trashigang traveling to and from Samdrup Jongkhar make stops here.

See
There's a great view down the mountains to the Assamese plain.

Do

 * Eating is, quite obviously, one of the main things to do.

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Wanaka

Wanaka is a town on the shores of Lake Wanaka in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.

Understand
Wanaka shares many of the characteristics that draw millions of tourists to Queenstown each year – the mountains, the lakes and the outdoors – yet it enjoys a far smaller profile. In many ways it's the little brother to Queenstown – many would say the cooler little brother. While it doesn't have as many hotels and restaurants or the large bar scene, it still has a few great attractions of its own, and respectable eating and nightlife.

During winter, Wanaka is used as a base for skiing and working in Cardrona, Snowpark/Snowfarm and Treble Cone and has a true 'ski town' vibe. Therefore, it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that half of New Zealand's Olympic skiers and snowboarders call Wanaka home. During the summer it's a busy holiday town for New Zealanders; many of the houses in town are baches (holiday houses). Lake Wanaka, New Zealand's fourth-largest at, is also a popular boating destination (it's warmer than Lake Wakatipu), as is the nearby Lake Hawea.

Wanaka is pronounced similar to the phrase won a car. Many international tourists before have made the mistake of pronouncing Wanaka as if it rhymed with tanker, much to the locals' amusement.

By plane
The closest international airport is in Queenstown which services flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, plus domestic flights are handled from Auckland and Christchurch.

By car
Wanaka is a two-kilometre detour off State Highway 6, via State Highway 84. From State Highway 8, Wanaka is a 30 km detour via State Highways 8A, 6 and 84.

Approximate distances and times (non-stop):
 * Queenstown: 70 km (1hr 10min) via Crown Range Road, 112 km (1hr 30mins) via State Highway 6
 * Fox Glacier: 265 km (3hr 15mins)
 * Christchurch: 430 km (5hr 15mins) via Lake Tekapo and Lindis Pass (SH 79 and SH 8),
 * Dunedin: 280 km (3hr 30mins) via Roxburgh (SH 8)

By bus
Several bus companies connect Wanaka with Queenstown, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Christchurch and Dunedin. Most buses arrive and depart from the Log Cabin at 100 Ardmore Street, on the lakefront opposite the Wanaka i-site information centre. Ritchies run 10 trips a day (5 from Wanaka, 5 from Queenstown) to and from Wanaka. All trips are via Queenstown Airport, cost for an adult is $23 one way $40 return. They will pick up from hotels in the CBD's at both ends of the trip.

Get around
Wanaka is compact and located on the lake shore. It is an easy walk to shops and restaurants and a number of operators offer car or mountain bike hire. Also, if you're interested in getting around the area, perhaps visit Lake Hawea, there is a new local carpool system that works on a gold coin donation for a ride.

Do
Wanaka is a haven for outdoor adventure; day hikes, rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, boating on the lake or rivers, horsetrekking, skydiving, scenic flights and more. There is also a range of hiking and mountaineering in the rugged and spectacular Mt. Aspiring National Park World Heritage area; and skiing in the nearby skifields - Cardrona, Treble Cone, Snowpark/Snow Farm, and further afield near Queenstown Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. The multitude of activities in Queenstown are also just an hours drive away, so its possible to base yourself in Wanaka while heading over there for the day to hit up the activities on offer.

 * Boating, several operators offer guided cruises out to the islands on Lake Wanaka. There is also a wake-boarding/water-skiing charter service. Both Mou Waho and Stevenson's island provide wildlife sanctuaries for birds. Mou Waho is a larger island with a small lake which you can walk up to. Lake Wanaka itself is the third largest lake in New Zealand and has a maximum depth of over a 300 m. There are beaches close by town which offer swimming and sailing or windsurfing, as well as idyllic and virtually deserted beaches 5-10 min drive from the township.
 * Fishing, the surrounding lakes and rivers offer superb Fly Fishing. The rivers are stocked with both Brown and Rainbow Trout.
 * Skiing, Lake Wanaka is both a skiers and snowboarders paradise. Close to 4 ski resorts. Heliskiing and cross country skiing are also possibilities.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Skiing, Lake Wanaka is both a skiers and snowboarders paradise. Close to 4 ski resorts. Heliskiing and cross country skiing are also possibilities.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.
 * Walking, In addition to overnight and multi-day hikes such as Gillespie Pass, French Ridge, Cascade Saddle and etc there are an ever increasing number of enjoyable day walks. Probably the most popular of these and the most satisfying is the Rob Roy glacier hike in Mt Aspiring National Park, closely followed by the circuit Diamond Lake track and the Mt Roy track. New additions include the trail (best mountain biked) out to beautiful Colquhouns beach and on to the Rumbling Burn.

Events

 * . The latest news is that the 2022 Warbirds over Wanaka has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. ( updated 27th January 2022)
 * . The latest news is that the 2022 Warbirds over Wanaka has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak. ( updated 27th January 2022)

Buy
There is a New World supermarket a block back from the lake for all your food supplies. There is also a large, fairly new (2020) New World supermarket on Sir Tim Wallis Drive just off SR84.

Shopping opportunities are limited, as you would expect in a town the size of Wanaka. There is a good range of ski/snowboard/outdoor and also clothing shops to get you prepared for the mountains.

Splurge
For luxury or more upmarket stays, there are several excellent lodges.

Go next

 * Mount Aspiring National Park – enjoy the scenery, mountaineering and jet boating. The visitor centre is in Wānaka.
 * Cromwell
 * Arrowtown
 * Queenstown – take the Crown Range Drive, the highest main road in New Zealand, to Wanaka's big brother
 * Omarama
 * Haast and on to Fox Glacier, 3 hours drive north, in the West Coast region

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Wandoor

Wandoor is a small village near the southern tip of South Andaman. It has some beaches and a couple of accommodation options and is a nice place to relax, but it is more known as the gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. From Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park you will get boats to Jolly Buoy (Boat charges ₹450/- per person both ways, ₹50 for a forest permit to Jolly Buoy and ₹25/- for the camera).

Understand
At Jolly Buoy you will get to see corals (red, blue, sponge corals etc). Also, you will be able to see life within these corals (particularly zebrafish). There is another island called Red Skin Island. Both Jolly Buoy and Red Skin remain open for tourists for 6 months alternately. Tourists Wandoor + Jolly Buoy/Red Skin is a day trip. A night stay is not required. Boats from Jolly Buoy would return by 3PM and then you can watch the sunset at Wandoor beach and return to Port Blair by bus.

Corals at Jolly Buoy are simply mesmerizing. You are requested not to litter, or throw bottles, paper or food at Jolly Buoy. Please try to keep the island clean. Coral grows at the rate of 1 inch every 10 years. So please try to keep the island clean.

Climate
In March/April (the best time to go there) its generally very hot and humid. But the scenic beauty and landscape will soothe it. Do wear sunscreen and sunglasses. Also, wear a cap. You can carry an umbrella while you walk. Carrying food and water for Jolly Buoy trip is must.

Get in

 * Buses are available from the Port Blair STS bus terminal to Wandoor village. There is no bus number, but the bus will have a board saying Wandoor. They take around 1.5 hours to reach. Buses are more or less comfortable since there is hardly any passenger in the bus. Tickets can be purchased in the bus itself (₹12 per head per trip). Wandoor beach is around 5 minute walk from Wandoor village. All buses are forced to go up to the beach for their return journey, as narrow roads in village are not wide enough to allow buses turn back. Tourists planning to go to beach directly can continue in the buses till beach (for no extra cost). Just for a landmark, from the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park as you walk towards Wandoor beach you will get a public toilet on your left. At Wandoor beach there is a government primary school (established 1969, New Wandoor, South Andaman).

 * Scooters & motorcycles not available in Wandoor (March 2010).

See

 * Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park — a national park of India in Wandoor on the Andaman Islands

Do

 * Snorkeling is possible at some good sites near Wandoor. (Jolly Bouy/Red Skin Island)
 * People who do not wish to swim can hire glass-bottomed boats to view the coral-reefs. Boats are available only up to noon (unless in peak tourist periods).

Eat
There are a few small food stalls operated by the locals, serving basic food, eggs and some groceries. There are a couple of new resorts and hotels at Wandoor, like Sea Princess or Anugama resorts which offer other specialities. A lot of Indian tourists come to Wandoor during the season to visit Jolly Buoy or Red Skin islands.

Drink
There is a tap near the village, carry bottled water if possible. There is a lot of coconut water around to sustain.

Sleep
Sea Princess Beach Resort is located at Wandoor Beach. The tariff for the season ranges from ₹6000- ₹10000 A jungle resort, Anugama Resort, is along the road to Wandoor jetty (on the left).

The Tsunami of 2004 affected mostly the Nicobar islands. There have been a lot of exaggerated reports about the damage done. When in the Andamans, take everything you hear with a pinch of salt. Wandoor has a very natural setting and the beaches and islands there are fantastic. Go see for yourself. the best part is that you don't need to get on a ferry to get there. It is only about 40 minutes by road!

Go next

 * Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

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Whanganui

Whanganui or Wanganui is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Whanganui River, which flows from Mount Tongariro via the stunning Whanganui National Park. The district has a population of about 48,000 in 2022.

Understand
The name Whanganui comes from the Maori words whanga, for a bay or harbour, and nui meaning big or large. However, when the early colonists heard the placename said in the local Maori accent with a softly spoken wh that sounded more like a wo sound, rather than the classical Maori fh sound, they spelled the placename as Wanganui rather than Whanganui. Now, either spelling is officially acceptable, and the trend is towards using Whanganui.

Additionally, the Whanganui River is also legally a person, which interests tourists when visiting.

History
Founded in 1840 and named Petre until 1852, Whanganui is one of the oldest European settlements in New Zealand.

Information
Tourist and visitor information is available from:

By car
Whanganui is between Palmerston North and New Plymouth, at the junction of State Highway 4 (SH4) with State Highway 3 (SH3). It is a two and a half hour drive from Wellington, using State Highways 1 and 3 (SH1 and SH3) and a six hour drive from Auckland, via Hamilton, using State Highways 1 and 4 (SH1 and SH4).

By bus
There are daily coach services from Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Auckland.

By plane
Whanganui Airport has several Auckland flights in or out daily by Air Chathams using Saab 340A and Metroliner III. Air New Zealand flights have ceased.

By train
The nearest railway station with a passenger service is at Marton (40 km away).

Get around
A mixture of walking and taking buses is generally the most cost-effective way to get around Whanganui. Buses generally depart every hour from Maria Place Extension. There is also a taxi company.

See

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Go next

 * Southeast to Feilding (50 mins)
 * Northwest to Hawera (70 mins)
 * Northeast to Tongariro National Park (encompassing Mt Ruapehu) and the Whakapapa and Turoa skifields are within 2 hours drive.
 * North to Whanganui National Park

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Whanganui (region)

The Whanganui region is on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

Understand
The Whanganui district is part of the local government region of Manawatu-Wanganui, along with Manawatu.

Get in
Via State Highway 3 to Whanganui or State Highway 4 from Raetihi.

Do

 * Whanganui River Journey. A river trip by canoe or kayak over several days.

Go next

 * Central North Island
 * Manawatu
 * Taranaki

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Wangaratta

Wangaratta is a city of around 20,000 people in Victoria's High Country.

By car
Wangaratta lies on the Hume Freeway between Sydney and Melbourne.

By coach
Greyhound services Wangaratta as an on-request stop on their daily service between Sydney and Melbourne.

By train
Since the standard gauge conversion of the Victorian section of the line, the day and night NSW Trainlink XPT services between Sydney and Melbourne stop at Wangaratta. Two V/Line train services to Albury, together with connecting V/Line bus services to Seymour.

See
The city has some fine buildings including a number of art deco

Do

 * Cycling. Wangaratta is at the start of the Murray to the Mountains rail trail. Over  of interesting, sealed, off-road cycling.

Buy
Wangaratta is a major centre for the region, and has a major shopping area, and extensive range of goods.

Eat
There are plenty of cafes in the city centre

Drink

 * There are a dozen wineries within 30 minutes drive of Wangaratta. Some offer food and accommodation.

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Wang Kelian

Wang Kelian is a village in the northern part of Perlis state in Malaysia.

Understand
Wang Kelian is located about 40 km from Kangar and is surrounded by pretty limestone hills. It attracts many visitors because of its weekend market which straddles the Thai-Malaysian border. The Perlis State Park is also located nearby.

There is also a border crossing between Malaysia and Thailand at Wang Kelian. The Thai checkpoint is called Wang Prachan and is 32 km from Satun.

Visa
Travellers can easily walk across the border and the two immigration posts are about 100 m apart. Songthaews (small passenger trucks) to Satun wait for passengers on the Thai side of the border. On Sundays, you can walk across the border without getting your passports stamped but you have to stay within the market area. Make sure to get the necessary stamps if you plan to go further.

For more information on same-day visa runs from Thailand, see Padang Besar (Thailand).

By road
Wang Kelian is easiest reached with your own transport. From Kangar, use Route 7 towards Padang Besar and then turn off onto Route 15 towards Kaki Bukit where you take a right turn and head towards Wang Kelian. The road winds up a ridge and then descends into a valley, with Wang Kelian village right at the bottom. At the junction, take a right turn to the Perlis State Park, market and the border.

Wang Kelian is about 40 km from Kangar.

By taxi
You can get a taxi from Kangar or Padang Besar to Wang Kelian. Alternatively, you can catch a bus to Kaki Bukit and catch a taxi from there, which would cost you less.

By bus
There are no direct buses to Wang Kelian. The nearest point with a bus service is Kaki Bukit which is served by buses from Kangar and less frequently from Padang Besar. You will have to catch a taxi from Kaki Bukit to Wang Kelian.

Get around
You will need your own transport to get around the various attractions in Wang Kelian, namely the Perlis State Park, market and the border.

See

 * Perlis State Park – One of Malaysia's newest parks, the 5,000 hectare Perlis State Park is located along the northwestern part of the Thai-Malaysian border and covers parts of the limestone Nakawan Range. The Range is heavily forested, extensive cave systems, sheer cliff faces and numerous streams. Getting there: The park headquarters is located along Route R15 which runs from Kaki Bukit town to the Thai border.

 * Wang Burma cave – A spectacular cave located inside the Perlis State Park. The cave is divided into 2 parts - Wang Burma 1 has beautiful limestone formations like stalactites and stalagmites and can be easily visited while Wang Burma 2 will require a lot more physical fitness. Visitors must be accompanied by a guide from the Perlis State Park headquarters.

Do

 * Shopping at Weekend Market – There is a market everyday but what makes it unique is that on Sundays, the border is thrown open and visitors can visit the Thai section of the market without needing passports. The market basically lines the Wang Kelian-Satun road, stretching about 1km on both sides of the border. The items on sale include cheap clothing, household stuff and food, most made in Thailand.

Buy
Malaysian visitors typically buy Thai fruit such as lychee, durian, mango and longan. Thai visitors to Malaysia usually stock up on electrical appliances, cooking oil, and Malaysian packaged food.

Eat
Enjoy 'pulut ayam' (glutinous rice and fried spicy chicken), 'somtam' (Thai hot and sour salad made of young papaya, mango, shrimp, chilli, squid sauce)

Sleep
The nearby National Park (1 km from the border) might allow for camping.

Otherwise you will need to proceed to Padang Besar or Kangar for accommodation. Or cross over to Thailand, and stay in Thale Ban National Park or Satun.

Another alternative for a cheap and comfortable place to sleep is the area of Mata Ayer about 35 km from Wang Kelian, situated in between Arau and Kangar in the middle of Perlis state.

At Mata Ayer, there are many guest-houses provided by the locals for daily rental and they are cheaper than hotels. The guest-houses do not restrict on the number of occupants. The owners do not stay with the guests, you have your own privacy.

Go next

 * Kangar

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Wapakoneta

Wapakoneta is a city in Auglaize County, Ohio noted as being the birthplace of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon.

By Car
Wapakoneta lies on I75 and US 33.

See
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

- Neil Armstrong

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Wapato

Wapato is a town of 4,607 (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau region of Washington State.

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Warangal

Warangal is in Telangana in Southern India. Historically known as Orugallu and also Ekashila Nagaram (City carved in single stone). Warangal is part of a tertiary city including Kazipet and Hanamkonda cities. The region once came under Kakatiya dynasty.

Get in
The nearest airport is in Hyderabad, approximately 130 km away. It falls on the New Delhi - Chennai trunk train route so many important trains like Grand Trunk express call on here. By road its connected to Hyderabad through NH202.

Warangal is very well connected by bus to Hyderabad, the closest big city with a high frequency of various quality services.

Possibly the best way to reach Warangal is by a train since there are ample number of trains that stop here throughout the day. Situated on the major railway line connecting the north and south of India it is possible to take a train from all the major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.

Get around
Auto-rickshaws, which are three wheeled motor powered vehicles, with a carrying capacity of up to three. Autos ply on the main road between Warangal railway station and Kazipet railway station which is about 20 km away. There is no standardised metered tariff and one has to either share a single auto with others or negotiate a charge for single occupancy. One can drop down at Kazipet or Warangal railway stations, both are like twin cities. You also have Hanamkonda in between Warangal and Kazipet which are like Tricities. These 3 cities are well connected and together they are called Tri-City. In between the Warangal and Kazipet there is a major railway crossing which divides the trains towards Chennai, Delhi and Hyderabad. You can take a two day trip to Warangal the places listed except Ramappa are within the 10-20 km circle. and one day you can spend for Ramappa which is about 70 km from the Warangal city. Roaming in an auto will be very cheap. You can also travel using city bus. The railway station in Kazipet is Junction.

See

You can take a one day tour of Warangal Fort, Thousand Pillar Temple, Bhadrakali Temple and Kakatiya Musical Garden, which are in the city. For the religious, a trip to Yadagirigutta (a holy shrine of Lord Narasimha), Jeedkal (Shrine of lord Rama - who sat there while looking for Sita), Kolunupaka (a holy shrine of Jains - with a statute of Mahavir in jade) can be immensely satisfying. On the way back to Warangal one can also visit Pembrathi to see the brass craftsmen at work.

Parks

 * Eturnagaram Forest Wildlife Refuge
 * Govindarajula Gutta
 * Kakatiya Musical Garden
 * Kakatiya Rock Garden
 * Pakhal Lake
 * Pakhal Lake

Eat
The main hotels have some of the best restaurants in the city and serve both south Indian as well as north Indian food.

Drink
There are many Dhabas, bars and restaurants in Warangal. The food quality is the best, and have the authentic 'Dhaba' taste.

Sleep
The costliest hotels are Ratna and Ashoka where the room costs about 400 for SR without AC and 600-700 for Single AC.

Go next

 * Bhuvanagiri Fort around 98 km from city of Warangal. Is a huge rock fort on very smooth rock. At the foot of the hill is Bhongir bus stop. It is a marvelous experience to climb the fort and needs great skill and balance at few places. Totally an awesome place for trekkers and rock climbers.
 * Guntur City
 * Hyderabad
 * Karimnagar
 * Pakhal Lake
 * Vijayawada

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Waray phrasebook

Waray (Winaray) is a local language spoken in the Eastern Visayas, Philippines. It is the third most spoken Visayan language after Cebuano and Hiligaynon.

Vowels
Unaccented vowels

 * a : near-open central unrounded vowel IPA [ɐ]; like the u in cut
 * e : open-mid front unrounded vowel IPA [ɛ]; like the e in bed
 * i : near-close front unrounded vowel IPA [ɪ]; like the i in sit
 * o : close-mid back rounded vowel IPA [o]; like the au in author
 * u : near-close back rounded vowel IPA [ʊ]; like the oo in foot

Accented vowels

 * a
 * open central unrounded vowel IPA [a]; like the a in far

 * e
 * close-mid front unrounded vowel IPA [e]; like the a in hand

 * i	:close front unrounded vowel IPA [i]; like the ee in see
 * o
 * open-mid back rounded vowel IPA [ɔ]; like the o in off

 * u	:close back rounded vowel IPA [u]; like the oo in soon

Consonants

 * b
 * as in best

 * k
 * as in key

 * d
 * as in dough

 * g
 * as in gold

 * h
 * as in heat

 * l
 * as in let

 * m
 * as in me

 * n
 * as in net

 * ng
 * as in song

 * p
 * as in pea

 * r
 * as in raw

 * s
 * as in sea

 * t
 * as in talk

 * w
 * as in we

 * y
 * as in yes

Some consonants are borrowed from Spanish and English and are used in writing names of places and personal names.

 * c : When followed by a, o or u, it is pronounced like c in scare. When followed by e or i, it is like c in pencil
 * f : like f in fine
 * j :like h in ham
 * ll :although not a letter in the Philippines but of Spanish influence, pronounced as ly
 * ñ : like ny in canyon
 * q : like q in quest (always with a silent u)
 * v : pronounced the same way as b (see above) like b in elbow.
 * x : like x in flexible
 * like ss in hiss (at beginning of a word)
 * like h as in he in the family name Roxas

 * z : like s in supper

Common diphthongs

 * aw       *** EDIT: I want to correct this. The pronunciation guides below with "-AW" (words ending in "-o") below should all be pronounced "oh" like in "oh my goodness." Example: Ano (meaning "what") is pronounced "ah-NO" like in yes or no.  Ako (meaning "I") is pronounced "Ah-KO" like the co sound in cocoa.
 * as in how

 * iw
 * as in kiwi

 * ay
 * as in high

 * oy
 * as in boy

Basics

 * Hello. :Maupay (mah-OO-pigh)
 * How are you? : Kumusta ka? (koo-MOOSS-tah kah?)
 * Fine, thank you. : Maupay man, salamat. (mah-OO-pigh mahn sah-LAH-maht)
 * What is your name? : Ano imo ngaran? (ah-NAW EE-maw NGAH-rahn?)
 * My name is ______ . :An akon ngaran kay _____. (ahn AH-kawn NGAH-rahn kigh _____)
 * Nice to meet you. :Maupay nagkilala kita. (mah-OO-pigh nahg-kih-LAH-lah kee-TAH)
 * Please. :Alayon (ah-LAH-yawn)
 * Thank you. : Salamat. (sah-LAH-maht)
 * Thank you very much. : Damo nga salamat. (DAH-maw ngah sah-LAH-maht)
 * You're welcome. : Waray sapayan. (wah-RIGH sah-PAH-yahn)

 * Yes. : Oo. (AW-aw)

 * No. : Diri. (DEE-ree)

 * Excuse me. (getting attention) :Anay daw. (ah-NIGH dow)
 * Excuse me. (May I get by) :Maaagi la. (mah-AH-gih lah)
 * I'm sorry. : Pasaylo-a ako. (pah-SIGH-LAW-ah ah-KAW)
 * Goodbye :Sige, sunod nala. (SEE-geh soo-NAWD nah-LAH)
 * Goodbye (informal) : Makadi na ako. (mah-kah-DEE nah ah-KAW)
 * I can't speak Waray [well]. : Diri ako makarit magyakan hin Waray. (DEE-ree ah-KAW mah-KAH-riht mahg-YAH-kahn hihn wah-RIGH)
 * Do you speak English? : Maaram ka mag-iningles? (mah-AH-rahm kah mahg-ih-nihng-LEESS?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : Mayda ba maaram didi mag-iningles? (migh-DAH bah mah-AH-rahm dih-DEE mahg-ih-nihng-LEESS?)
 * Help! :Buligi daw ako.(boo-LES-gih dow ah-KAW!)
 * Look out! : Paghinay! (pahg-HEE-nigh!)
 * Good Day :  Maupay nga adlaw (mah-OO-pigh ngah ahd-LOW)
 * Good morning. : Maupay nga aga. (mah-OO-pigh ngah AH-gah)
 * Good evening. : Maupay nga gab-i. (mah-OO-pigh ngah gahb-EE)
 * Good night. : Maupay nga gab-i. (mah-OO-pigh ngah gahb-EE)
 * I don't understand. : Waray ako makabaro. (wah-RIGH ah-KAW mah-kah-bah-RAW)
 * I don't know. : Diri ako maaram. (DEE-ree ah-KAW mah-AH-rahm)
 * Where is the toilet? : Hain iton kasilyas? (HAH-een ahn kah-SEELL-yahss?)

Problems

 * Leave me alone. :Pabay'i ak' (pah-BIGH-ee ahck)
 * Don't touch me! :Ay' ak' lab'ti! (aigh ahck LAHB-tee!)
 * I'll call the police. :Matawag ak' hin pulis. (mah-TAH-wahg ahck hihn poo-LEESS)
 * Police! :Pulis! (poo-LEESS!)
 * Stop! Thief! :Huyo! Kawatan! (HOO-yaw! kah-wah-TAHN!)
 * I need your help. :Kinahanglanon ko t'im bulig. (kih-nah-hahng-LAH-nawn kaw tihn BOO-lihg.)
 * It's an emergency. :Emergency ini . (eh-MEHR-jehn-see ih-NEE.)
 * I'm lost. :Nawawara ak'. (nah-wah-wah-RAH ahck.)
 * I lost my bag. :Nawara ko'n akon bag. (nah-wah-RAH kawn AH-kawn bahg)
 * I lost my wallet. :Nawara ko'n akon pitaka. (nah-wah-RAH kawn AH-kawn pee-TAH-kah)
 * I'm sick. :May-ada ko sakit. (migh-AH-da kaw sah-KEET.)
 * I've been injured. :Napiangan ako. (nah-PEE-ah-ngahn ah-KAW)
 * I need a doctor. :Kinahanglanon ko'n doktor. (kih-nah-hahng-LAH-nawn kawn dawck-TAWR.)
 * Can I use your phone? :Puyde makahurám ti'm selpon? (POOY-deh mah-kah-hoo-RAHM teem sehll-PAWN?)

Numbers

 * 1 :usa (oo-SAH)
 * 2 :duha (doo-HAH)
 * 3 :tolo (too-LAW)
 * 4 :upat (oo-PAHT)
 * 5 :lima (lee-MAH)
 * 6 :unom (oo-NAWM)
 * 7 :pito (pee-TAW)
 * 8 :walo (wah-LAW)
 * 9 :siam (SHAHM)
 * 10 :napulo (nah-POO-law)
 * 11 :napulo kag usa (nah-POO-law kahg oo-SAH)
 * 12 :napulo kag duha (nah-POO-law kahg doo-HAH)
 * 13 :napulo kag tolo (nah-POO-law kahg too-LAW)
 * 14 :napulo kag upat (nah-POO-law kahg oo-PAHT)
 * 15 :napulo kag lima (nah-POO-law kahg lee-MAH)
 * 16 :napulo kag unom (nah-POO-law kahg oo-NAWM)
 * 17 :napulo kag pito (nah-POO-law kahg pee-TAW)
 * 18 :napulo kag walo (nah-POO-law kahg wah-LAW)
 * 19 :napulo kag siam (nah-POO-law kahg shahm)
 * 20 :karuháan (kah-roo-HAH-ahn)
 * 21 :karuháan kag usa (kah-roo-HAH-ahn kahg oo-SAH)
 * 22 :karuháan kag duhá(kah-roo-HAH-ahn kahg doo-HAH)
 * 23 :karuháan kag tulo (kah-roo-HAH-ahn kahg too-LAW)
 * 30 :katloan (kaht-law-AHN)
 * 40 :kap-atan (kahp-ah-TAHN)
 * 50 :kalim-an (kah-leem-AHN)
 * 60 :kaunman (kah-oon-MAHN)
 * 70 :kapitoan (kah-pee-TAW-ahn)
 * 80 :kawaloan (kah-wah-LAW-ahn)
 * 90 :kasiaman (kah-SHAH-mahn)
 * 100 :usa ka gatos (oo-SAH kah gah-TAWSS)
 * 200 :duha ka gatos (doo-HAH kah gah-TAWSS)
 * 300 :tulo ka gatos (too-LAW kah gah-TAWSS)
 * 1,000 :usa ka yukot (oo-SAH- kah yoo-KAWT)
 * 2,000 :duha ka yukot (doo-HAH kah yoo-KAWT)
 * 1,000,000 :usa ka milyon (oo-SAH kah mihll-YAWN)
 * 1,000,000,000 :usa ka bilyon (oo-SAH kah bihll-YAWN)
 * 1,000,000,000,000 :usa ka trilyon (oo-SAH kah trihll-YAWN)
 * number _____ (train, bus, etc.) :numero han tren, bas (NOO-meh-raw hahn trehn, booss)
 * half :katungá (kah-too-NGAH)
 * less :garugamay (gah-roo-gah-MIGH)
 * more :darudamo (dah-roo-DAH-maw)

Time

 * now :yanâ (yah-NAH' )
 * later :unina (oo-NEE-nah)
 * before :kanina (kah-NEE-nah)
 * morning :aga (AH-gah)
 * afternoon :kulop (koo-LAWP)
 * evening :gab-i (GAHB-ee)
 * night :gab-i (GAHB-ee)

Clock time

 * one o'clock AM :ala una'n aga-aga (ah-LAH OO-nahn AH-gah Ah-gah)
 * two o'clock AM :alas dos han aga-aga (ah-LAHSS dawss hahn AH-gah AH-gah)
 * noon :udto (ood-TAW)
 * one o'clock PM :ala una'n kulóp (ah-LAH OO-nahn koo-LAWP)
 * two o'clock PM :alas dos han kulóp (ah-LAHSS dawss hahn koo-LAWP)
 * midnight :halarum nga kagab-ihun (hah-LAH-rawm ngah kah-gahb-EE-hoon)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) :____ minuto(s) (mih-NOO-taw/ss)
 * _____ hour(s) :____ ka-oras (kah AW-rahss)
 * _____ day(s) :____ ka-adlaw (kah ahd-LOW)
 * _____ week(s) :____ ka-semana (kah seh-MAH-nah)
 * _____ month(s) :____ ka-bulan (kah BOO-lahn)
 * _____ year(s) :____ ka-tuig (kah too-EEG)

Days

 * today :yanâ na adlaw (yah-NAH' nah ahd-LOW)
 * yesterday :kakulop (kah-HAH-pawn)
 * tomorrow :buwas (boo-WAHSS)
 * this week :yanâ na semana (yah-NAH' nah seh-MAH-nah)
 * last week :sa usa ka semana (sah oo-SAH kah seh-MAH-nah)
 * next week :sunod semana (awt-RAW seh-MAH-nah)

 * Monday: Lunes (LOO-nehss)
 * Tuesday: Martes (MAHR-tehss)
 * Wednesday: Miyerkoles (MYEHR-koo-lehss)
 * Thursday: Huwebes (WEH-behss)
 * Friday: Biyernes (BYEHR-nehss)
 * Saturday: Sabado (SAH-bah-daw)
 * Sunday: Dominggo (daw-MEENG-gaw)

Months

 * January :Enero (ih-NEH-raw)
 * February :Pebrero (pihb-REH-raw)
 * March :Marso (MAHR-saw)
 * April :Abril (ahb-REELL)
 * May :Mayo (MAH-yaw)
 * June :Hunyo (HOON-yaw)
 * July :Hulyo (HOOLL-yaw)
 * August :Agosto (ah-GOHSS-taw)
 * September :Setyembre (siht-YEHM-breh)
 * October :Oktubre (awck-TOO-breh)
 * November :Nobyembre (nawb-YEHM-breh)
 * December :Disyembre (dihss-YEHM-breh)

Writing time and date
Dates can be written as follows: Times are written as in English (as in 2:23AM) but spoken in Spanish (as in alas says baynte tres han aga-aga).
 * English format: March 16, 2022 would be Marso 16, 2022
 * Spanish format: March 16, 2022 would be ika-26 han Abril, 2022

Colors

 * white: busag (BOO-sahg)
 * red: pula (poo-LAH)
 * blue: asul (ah-SOOLL)
 * black: itom (ih-TAWM)
 * brown: tabonon (tah-BAW-nawn)
 * yellow: darag (dah-RAHG)
 * green: berde (BEHR-deh)

Bus

 * How much is a ticket to _____? :Tagpíra an tiket pa ____? (tahg-PEE-rah ahn TEE-keht pa ____?)
 * One ticket to _____, please. :Pabakal usa na tiket pa ___         (pah-bah-KAHLL oo-SAH nah TEE-keht pa ____ )
 * Where does this bus go? :Pakarín ini na bus?      (pah-kah-REEN ih-NEE nah bahss?)
 * Where is the bus to _____? :Hain man an bus tikadto ha _____?  (HAH-ihn mahn ahn trehn/bahss tih-kahd-TAW ha ___)
 * Does this bus stop in _____? :Diin ini mapondo? (dih-EEN ih-NEE MAH-pawn-daw?)
 * When does the bus for _____ leave? :San'o ini malarga?  (sahn-AW ih-NEE mah-lahr-GAH?)
 * When will this bus arrive in _____? :San'o ini muabot?    (sahn-AW ih-NEE moo-ah-BAWT?)

Directions

 * How do I get to _____ ? :Panan-o makakadto hiton/ha ____ (pah-NAHN-aw mah-kah-KAHD-taw HEE-tawn/hah ___)
 * ...the bus station? :...estasyon han bus (...ehss-TAHSS-yawn hahn booss)
 * ...the airport? :...an paluparan (...ahn pah-loo-PAH-rahn)
 * ...downtown? :...poblasyon (...pawb-LAHSS-yawn)
 * ...the _____ hotel? :...an hotel (ahn HAW-tehll)
 * ...the American/Canadian/Australian/British consulate? :...an konsulado han Amerika/Kanada/Britanya (ahn kawn-soo-LAH-daw hahn ah-MEH-rih-kah/KAH-nah-dah/brih-TAHN-yah)
 * Where are there a lot of... :Hain iton damo nga ... (HAH-ihn EE-tawn DAH-maw ngah ... )
 * ...hotels? :...mga hotel (mah-NGAH haw-TELL)
 * ...restaurants? :...mga restawran (mah-NGAH rehss-TOW-rahn)
 * ...bars? :...mga bar (mah-NGAH bahr)
 * ...sites to see? :...mag-upay nga kirit'un (mahg-OO-pigh ngah kih-RIHT-oon)
 * Can you show me on the map? :Puyde nimo ipakita ha akon dinhi ha mapa?   (POOY-deh NEE-maw ih-pah-KEE-tah hah AH-kawn dihn-HEE hah MAH-pah)
 * street :kalsada (kahll-SAH-dah)
 * Turn left. :liko pawala (lih-KAW pah-WAH-lah)
 * Turn right. :liko patuo (lih-KAW pah-TOO-aw)
 * left :wala (wah-LAH)
 * right :tuo (TOO-aw)
 * straight ahead :diridiritso la (dih-rih-dih-riht-SAW lah)
 * towards the _____ :ngada hiton ____ (NGAH-dah HEE-tawn)
 * past the _____ :kahuman hiton ____ (kah-HOO-mahn HEE-tawn)
 * before the _____ :san-o hiton ____ (SAHN-aw HEE-tawn ____)
 * Watch for the _____. :Pangita hiton ____ (pahng-NGIH-tah HEE-tawn)
 * intersection :kanto (KAHN-taw)
 * north :amihan (ah-MEE-hahn)
 * south :salatan (sah-LAH-tahn)
 * east :sinirangan (sih-nih-RAH-ngahn)
 * west :katungdan (kah-TOONG-dahn)
 * uphill :sagkahun (sahg-KAH-hoon)
 * downhill :lugsungon (loog-SOO-ngawn)

Lodging

 * Do you have any rooms available? :May-ada pa kamo libre nga kwarto? (migh AH-dah pah kah-MAW lihb-REH ngah kawhr-TAW?)
 * How much is a room for one person/two people? : Tag-pira ton kwarto ini hin may-ada na upod nga... (tahg-PEE-rah tawn kwahr-TAW ih-NEE hihn migh AH-dah ngah...)
 * Does the room come with... :Iton kwarto ini hin may-ada na upod nga...  (EE-tawn kawhr-TAW ih-NEE hihn migh AH-dah na oo-PAWD ngah...)
 * ...bedsheets? :...kobre kama (...kawb-REH KAH-mah)
 * ...a bathroom? :...kariguan (...kah-rih-GOO-ahn)
 * ...a telephone? :...telepono (...teh-LEH-poo-naw)
 * ...a TV? :...TV (...TEE-bee)
 * May I see the room first? :Puyde ko anay makita an kwarto? (POOY-deh kaw AH-nigh mah-KEE-tah ahn KWAHR-taw?)
 * Do you have anything quieter? :May-ada kamo mamirumingaw? (migh ah-DAH kah-MAW mah-mih-roo-MEE-ngow?)
 * ...bigger? :...darudakô (...dah-roo-dah-KAW)
 * ...cleaner? :...maharuhamis (...mah-hah-roo-HAH-mihss)
 * ...cheaper? :...barobarato (...bah-roo-bah-RAH-taw)
 * OK, I'll take it. :Sige, kukuhaon ko. (SEE-geh koo-koo-HAH-awn kaw)
 * I will stay for _____ night(s). :____ la ako kagab-i nganhi. (____ lah ah-KAW kah-gahb-EE ngahn-HEE)
 * Can you suggest another hotel? :May-ada ka pa iba nga maaram nga hotel? (migh AH-dah kah pah ih-BAH ngah mah-AH-rahm ngah haw-TEHLL?)
 * Do you have a safe? :May-ada ka ligtas? (migh ah-DAH kah lihg-TAHSS?)
 * ...lockers? :...lockers (...LAH-kehrss)
 * Is breakfast/supper included? :Upod na iton pamahaw/panngiklop?   (oo-PAWD nah EE-tawn pah-MAH-how/pahn-NGIHCK-lawp?)
 * What time is breakfast/supper? :Ano iton oras hiton pamahaw/panngiklop? (ah-NAW EE-tawn AW-rahss HEE-tawn pah-MAH-how/pahn-NGIHCK-lawp?)
 * Please clean my room. :Alayun, pakihamis hiton akon kwarto. (ah-LAH-yoon pah-kih-hah-MIHSS HEE-tawn AH-kawn KWAHR-taw)
 * Can you wake me at _____? :Puyde nimo ako sampiton hiton ___? (POOY-deh NEE-maw ah-KAW sahm-PEE-tawn HEE-tawn)
 * I want to check out. :Karuyag ko na mag-check out. (kah-ROO-yahg kaw nah mahg chehck owt)

Money

 * Do you accept American/Australian/Canadian dollars? :Nakarawat kamo han American/Australian/Canadian dollar? (nah-kah-RAH-waht kah-MAW hahn ah-MEH-rih-kahn/owss-TRAHLL-yahn/kah-NAYD-yahn DAH-lahrss?)
 * Do you accept British pounds? :Nagkarawat kamo han British pounds? (nahg-kah-RAH-waht kah-MAW hahn BRIH-tihsh powndss?)
 * Do you accept euros? :Nagkarawat kamo han euros? (nahg-kah-RAH-waht kah-MAW hahn YOO-rohss?)
 * Do you accept credit cards? :Nagkarawat kamo han credit cards? (nahg-kah-RAH-waht kah-MAW hahn KREH-diht kahrdss?)
 * Can you change money for me? : Pwede nimo mapabalyoan an akon kwarta? (PWEH-deh NEE-maw mah-pah-bahll-YAW-ahn ahn AH-kawn KWAHR-tah?)
 * Where can I get money changed? : Diin ko puwedi mapabalyoan an akon kwarta? (dee-EEN kaw PWEH-deh mah-pah-bahll-YAW-ahn ahn AH-kawn KWAHR-tah?)
 * Can you change a traveler's check for me? :Pwede nimo mapabalyoan an akong traveler's check? (PWEH-deh NEE-maw mah-pah-bahll-YAW-ahn ahn AH-kawn TRAH-beh-lehrss chehck?)
 * Where can I get a traveler's check changed? :Diin ko puwedi mapabalyoan an akon traveler's check? (dee-EEN kaw PWEH-deh mah-pah-bahll-YAW-ahn ahn AH-kawn TRAH-beh-lehrss chehck?)
 * What is the exchange rate? :Ano it exchange rate? (ah-NAW iht ehkss-CHAYNJ rayt?)
 * Where is an automatic teller machine (ATM)? :Hain dinhi dapit an ATM? (HAH-ihn dihn-HEE dah-PEET ahn ay-TEE-ehm?)

Eating

 * A table for one person/two people, please. :Puede hin lamesa para ha usa/duha ka tawo? (PWEH-deh hihn lah-MEH-sah PAH-rah hah oo-SAH/doo-HAH kah TAH-waw?)
 * Can I look at the menu, please? :Puede ako kumita hit iyo menu? (PWEH-deh ah-KAW koo-MEE-tah hiht ih-YAW meh-NOO?)
 * Can I look in the kitchen? :Puede ak kumita hit iyo kusina? (PWEH-deh ahck koo-MEE-tah hiht ih-YAW koo-SEE-nah?)
 * Is there a house specialty? :Ano it iyo specialty? (ah-NAW iht ih-YAW ehss-PEH-shahll-tee?)
 * Is there a local specialty? :Ano ito specialty hini nga lugar? (ah-NAW ih-TAW ehss-PEH-shahll-tee hih-NEE ngah loo-GAHR?)
 * I'm a vegetarian. :Vegetarian ako. (beh-jeh-TAHR-yahn ah-KAW)
 * I don't eat pork. :Diri ako nakaon hin baboy. (DEE-ree ah-KAW nah-KAH-awn hihn BAH-bawy)
 * I don't eat beef. :Diri ako nakaon hin baka (DEE-ree ah-KAW nah-KAH-awn hihn BAH-kah)
 * breakfast :pamahaw (pah-MAH-how)
 * lunch :panginudto (pah-ngee-NOOD-taw)
 * tea (meal) :mirindalan (mih-rihn-DAH-lahn )
 * supper :panihapon (pah-nih-HAH-pawn)
 * I want _____. :Gusto ko han ____. (gooss-TAW kaw hahn ____)
 * I want a dish containing _____. :Gusto ko han pagkaon na may _____. (gooss-TAW kaw hahn pahg-KAH-awn nah migh ____)
 * chicken :manok (mah-NAWCK)
 * beef :baka (BAH-kah)
 * fish :isda (ihss-DAH)
 * ham :hamon (hah-MAWN)
 * sausage :longganisa (lawng-gah-NEE-sah)
 * cheese :keso (KEH-saw)
 * eggs :bunay (boo-NIGH)
 * salad :salad (SAH-lahd)
 * (fresh) vegetables :utan  (OO-tahn)
 * (fresh) fruit :prutas (PROO-tahss)
 * bread :tinapay (tee-NAH-pigh)
 * noodles :pansit (pahn-SEET)
 * rice :kan-on (kahn-AWN)
 * May I have a glass of _____? :Mayda ka usa ka baso han ____? (migh-DAH kah oo-SAH kah BAH-saw hahn ____? )
 * May I have a cup of _____? :Mayda ka usa ka tasa han ___? (migh-DAH kah oo-SAH kah TAH-sah hahn ____?)
 * May I have a bottle of _____? :Mayda ka usa ka ta botelya han ___? (migh-DAH kah oo-SAH kah baw-TEHLL-yah hahn ____?)
 * coffee :kape (kah-PEH)
 * tea (drink) :tsaa (chah-AH)
 * juice :juice (jooss)
 * water :tubig (TOO-bihg)
 * beer :beer (beer)
 * red/white wine :red/white wine (rehd/wight wighn)
 * salt :asin (ah-SEEN)
 * black pepper :paminta (pah-mihn-TAH)
 * butter :mantikilya (mahn-tee-KEELL-yah)
 * Excuse me, waiter? (getting attention of server):Ekskiyus ko, witer. (ehkss-kih-YOOSS kaw WEE-tehr)
 * I'm finished. :Human na ako. (hoo-MAHN nah ah-KAW)
 * It was delicious. :Marasa man (mah-RAH-sah mahn)
 * Please clear the plates. :Alayon, paraa it plato. (ah-LAH-yawn, pah-RAH-ah iht PLAH-taw)
 * The check, please. :An check, alayon. (ahn chehck, ah-LAH-yawn)

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol? :Nabaligya ba kamo hin alak? (nah-bah-lihg-YAH bah kah-MAW hihn AH-lahck?)
 * Is there table service? :Mayda ba serbisyo ha lamisa? (migh-DAH bah sehr-BEESS-yaw hah lah-MEE-sah?)
 * A beer/two beers, please. :Usá/duha nga beer, alayon daw. (oo-SAH/doo-HAH ngah beer, ah-LAH-yawn dow)
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. :Usá nga baso hin tinto/blanko nga bino, alayon daw. (oo-SAH ngah BAH-saw hihn TIHN-taw/BLAHNG-kaw ngah BEE-naw, ah-LAH-yawn dow)
 * A bottle, please. :Usa nga botilya, alayon daw. (oo-SAH ngah baw-TEELL-yah, ah-LAH-yawn dow)
 * whiskey :whiskey (WIHSS-key)
 * vodka :vodka (VAWD-kah)
 * rum :rum (ruhm)
 * water :tubig (TOO-bihg)
 * club soda :club soda (kluhb SOH-dah)
 * orange juice :orange juice (AW-rihnj jooss)
 * Coke (soda) :coke (KOHCK)
 * Do you have any bar snacks? :Mayda ba kamo nga bar snacks? (migh-DAH bah kah-NAW ngah bahr snahckss?)
 * One more, please. :Usa pa daw alayon. (oo-SAH pah dow ah-LAH-yawn)
 * Another round, please. :Usa pa kabwelta, alayon. (oo-SAH pah kah-BWEHLL-tah, ah-LAH-yawn)
 * When is closing time? :Ano ba nga kamo oras nasira? (ah-NAW bah ngah kah-MAW AW-rahss NAH-sih-rah?)
 * Cheers! :Tagay! (TAH-gigh)

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size? :Mayda kamo hini hit akong sukol? (migh-DAH kah-MAW hih-NEE hiht AH-kawn SOO-kawll?)
 * How much is this? :Tagpira ini? (tahg-PEE-rah ih-NEE?)
 * That's too expensive. :Kamahal man hin duro. (kah-mah-HAHLL mahn hihn DOO-raw)
 * Would you take _____? :Makuha ka ____? (mah-KOO-hah kah ____?)
 * expensive :mahal (mah-HAHLL)
 * cheap :barato (bah-RAH-taw)
 * I can't afford it. :Diri ak makaakos. (dee-REE ahck mah-kah-ah-KAWSS)
 * I don't want it. :Diri ko gusto (dee-REE kaw gooss-TAW)
 * You're cheating me. :Naglilinurong ka ha akon. (nahg-lee-lee-NOO-rawng kah hah AH-kawn)
 * I'm not interested. :Diri ako interisado. (dee-REE ah-KAW ihn-teh-rih-SAH-daw)
 * OK, I'll take it. :Sige, kuhaon ko. (SEE-geh, koo-hah-AWN kaw)
 * Can I have a bag? :Puydi ako magkaada hin bag? (PWEH-deh ah-KAW mahg-kah-ah-DAH hihn bahg?)
 * Do you ship (overseas)? :Nakagpadara kamo? (nahg-kahg-pah-dah-RAH kah-MAW?)
 * I need... :Kinahanglan ko hin... (kih-nah-hahng-LAHN kaw hihn...)
 * ...toothpaste. :...toothpaste (TOOTH-payst)
 * ...a toothbrush. :...sepilyo (seh-PEELL-yaw)
 * ...tampons. :...tampon (tahm-PAWN)
 * ...soap. :...sabon (sah-BAWN)
 * ...shampoo. :...shampoo (shahm-POO)
 * ...pain reliever. (e.g., aspirin or ibuprofen) :...medisina panpawara hin sakit. (meh-dee-SEE-nah pahn-pah-wah-RAH' hihn sah-KIHT)
 * ...cold medicine. :...medisina para sip-on. (meh-dee-SEE-nah PAH-rah sihp-AWN)
 * ...stomach medicine. : ...medisina para sakit tiyan. (meh-dee-SEE-nah PAH-rah sah-KIHT chahn)
 * ...a razor. :...pantusar (pahn-too-SAHR)
 * ...an umbrella. :...payong (PAH-yawng)
 * ...sunblock lotion. :...sunblock lotion (suhn-BLAHCK LOH-shuhn)
 * ...a postcard. :...postcard (POHST-kahrd)
 * ...postage stamps. :...postage sramps (POHSS-tihj stahmpss)
 * ...batteries. :...baterya (bah-tehr-YAH)
 * ...writing paper. :...sururatan na papel (soo-roo-RAH-tahn nah pah-PEHLL)
 * ...a pen. :...ballpen (BAWLL-pehn)
 * ...English-language books. :...libro ha pinulongan nga Ingles. (...lihb-RAW hah pih-noo-LAW-ngahn ngah ihng-LEHSS)
 * ...English-language magazines. :...magasin ha pinulongan nga Ingles. (...MAH-gah-sihn hah pih-noo-LAW-ngah ihng-LEHSS)
 * ...an English-language newspaper. :...diyaryo ha pinulongan nga Ingles. (...JAHR-yaw ngah pih-noo-LAW-ngahn ngah ihng-LEHSS)
 * ...an English-Waray dictionary. :...diksyunaryo ha pinulongan nga Ingles-Waray (...dihck-shoo-NAHR-yaw hah pih-noo-LAW-ngahn ngah ihng-LEHSS-wah-RIGH)

Driving

 * I want to rent a car. :Gusto ko magplete hin sarakyan. (gooss-TAW kaw mahg-PLEH-teh hihn sah-rahck-YAHN)
 * Can I get insurance? :Puydi ako kumuha hin insurance? (PWEH-deh ah-KAW koo-MOO-hah hihn ihn-SHOO-rahnss?)
 * no parking :igigindidiri magparada (ih-gih-gihn-dih-DIH-rih' mahg-pah-RAH-dah)
 * gas (petrol) station :gasolinahan (gah-saw-lee-nah-HAHN)
 * petrol :gasolina (gah-saw-LEE-nah)
 * diesel :krudo (KROO-daw)

Authority

 * I haven't done anything wrong. :Waray man ako ginbuhat na sayop. (wah-RIGH mahn ah-KAW gihn-BOO-haht nah SAH-yawp)
 * It was a misunderstanding. :Waray la magka-intindihan. (wah-RIGH lah mahg-kah-ihn-tihn-DEE-hahn)
 * Where are you taking me? :Ngain man ako niyo dadad-on? (NGAH-ihn mahn ah-KAW nih-YAW dah-dahd-AWN?)
 * Am I under arrest? :Gin-aaresro ba ako? (gihn-ah-ah-REHSS-taw bah ah-KAW?)
 * I am an American/Australian/British/Canadian citizen. :Taga-Amerika/Australia/Canada ako. (tah-gah-ah-MEH-rih-kah/owss-TRAHLL-yah/KAH-nah-dah ah-KAW)
 * I want to talk to the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy/consulate. :Karúyag ko makigyakan hit Amerikano/Britaniko/Kanadyense nga embahado/konsulado. (kah-ROO-yahg kaw mah-kihg-YAH-kahn hiht ah-meh-rih-KAH-naw/brih-TAH-nih-kaw/kah-nah-DYEHN-seh ngah ehm-bah-HAH-daw/kawn-soo-LAH-daw)
 * I want to talk to a lawyer. :Karuyag ko makigyakan hin abogado. (kah-ROO-yahg kaw mah-kihg-YAH-kahn hihn ah-baw-GAH-daw)
 * Can I just pay a fine now? :Puyde ba ako bumayad hin multa yanâ? (PWEH-deh bah ahck boo-MAH-yahd hihn mooll-TAH yah-NAH'?)

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Ward

Ward is a settlement in southern Marlborough. It is named after Sir Joseph George Ward, Premier of New Zealand in the early 20th century.

By car
Travelling north, Ward is 15 minutes away from Seddon to the north and another 25 min brings you to Blenheim on State Highway 1. Picton is a further 20 min. South of Ward is Kaikoura (1 hour) and Christchurch (3.5 hr).

By bus
All Christchurch - Picton Intercity buses stop in Ward.

Get around
There is no public transport to get around the district. Ward is small enough to get around by foot but as the attractions are out of town you will need a bicycle or car.

Buy
The Old Ward Garage Cafe sells local olive oil and Isolation Merino baby products.

Drink
The East Coast Inn has a pub and tavern attached.

Go next

 * South to Kaikoura
 * North to Seddon

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Wardha

Wardha is a city of 126,000 people (2011) in Vidarbha. Founded in 1866, the town is now an important center for the cotton trade. It was an important part of Gandhian Era.

History
Hindu Kingdom of Berar

Little or nothing is known of the early history of the District, but we have a mention of the river Wardha so for back as the 2nd century BC. The early mention goes to Berar - the King of Vidharbha. The country of Vidarbha (Berar) was later divided into two (between Berar and his cousin Madhavansena), each ruling on one side of the river (Wardha).

Chalukya and Radhtrakuta Kings Wardha with the rest of Berar probably formed part of the Chalukya Rajput dynasty whose capital was situated in the modern Bijapur District and subsequently at Nasik and whose rule lasted from about 550 to 750 AD.

Copper-plate grants belonging to this dynasty have been found at Multai in Betul and at Deoli in Wardha. The Deoli plate is dated AD 940 in the reign of the king Krishna III; it records the grant of a village named Talapurumshaka in the Nagapura-Nandivardhan District to a Kanarese Brahman.

The Bahmani Kingdom Wardha was subsequently included in the territories of the Bahmani kings of Gul barga near Solapur and Bidar, who established an independent principality in 1351, and were so called because the founder of their line, elected after the revolt from Muhammad Tughlak, was either a Brahman or a Brahman's servant. Mr. Sir A. Lyall says : 'We may venture to describe roughly the Bahmani province of Berar as stretching from the Satpura range southward to Godavari river, from Khandesh and Daulatabad eastward to the Wardha river.'

The Imad Shahi Dynasty

There is and early mention of an invasion of Berar by the king of Gujarat in 1437 in which the Raja of Gondwana (across the Wardha) aided and abetted. This Raja must probably have belonged to the Chanda line. On the collapse of the Bahmani dynasty in 1518, Berar was ruled for a period by the Imad Shahi princes from their capital at Ellichpur, the founder of the dynasty being a Kanarese Hindu whom the governor of Berar had promoted to high office.

The Mughal Empire

The Ellichpur kingdom was crushedby the king of Ahmadnagar in 1572 after a separate existence of ninety years, and in about 1594 Berar was ceded from Ahmadnagar to the Emperor Akbar.

The Maratha Invasion

The tract west of the Wardha included in Berar was finally ceded to Nagpur in 1822, the forts of Gawilgarh and Narnala and some other territory in Berar being retroceded by the Bhonslas to the Nizam at the same time.

The Bhonsla kingdom

In 1765 the allied armies of the Peshwa and the Nizam marched through Wardha plundering the adjoining country, and burnt Nagpur in retribution for the dishonesty displayed by Janoji-I in his conduct towards both of them.

Formation of the District

Wardha continued to form part of the Nagpur District until 1862 under the British, when it was made a separate charge chiefly on the ground that Nagpur as it then stood was too large for a single District, and that the interests of the very valuable cotton industry in this part of the Wardha valley needed special supervision. The District headquarters were first located at Kaotha, near Pulgaon, but in 1866 they were removed to their present site, and the town of Wardha, named after the river, was built on the ground occupied by the hamlet of Palakwadi, the existing houses being levelled to admit of the new town being laid out on regular plan.

Sevagram
Sevagram is a small village near Wardha town (8 km). Mahatma Gandhi reached the village on 30 April 1936. He remained here for about five to six days. He called the villagers and the purpose of his visit and sought their permission to settle down here. He had no intention to keep anybody with him except his wife Kasturba. However slowly pressure of work necessitated permission to more colleagues till Sevagram Ashram also became a full-fledged institution.

He was 67 years when he came to Sevagram. In those days the village was surrounded by forest on all sides. Snakes and scorpions were a common feature. There was only one footpath or cart track to Wardha. No post-office or telegraph office existed. There is another village in this region named Shegaon, made famous by the residence of Saint Gajanan Maharaj. Hence Gandhiji's letters used to get misdirected. Therefore, it was decided in 1940 to name this village as "Sevagam" or the "village of service".

Get in
The easiest way to get to Wardha is via Nagpur. Wardha is 75 km from Nagpur and would take about an hour and a half to reach.

See

Eat
The best bakery of the town is "Nirmal Bakery". This bakery offers oven fresh breads, cookies and cakes. You can easily reach by addressing Nirmal Bakery in Wardha.

Samadhan is a snacks shop for samosas and aloo-bonda (best at its taste) also next to it there is a novelty juice shop with speciality of badam-shake.

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War Eagle

War Eagle Mills Farm is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. It is the site of the War Eagle Mill, as well as the largest Arts and Crafts fair in the Ozarks, which is held twice a year in the Spring and Fall.

Get in
War Eagle is very remote. From Rogers or Eureka Springs, take Highway 62 and turn onto Highway 303, a small rural road. From Springdale or Huntsville (Arkansas), take US-412, and turn onto Highway 303. If you are attending the fair, there is traffic congestion on the one-lane iron bridge across the War Eagle River, so the best approach is from the south via US-412 and Arkansas Hwy 303.

Get around
The only way is walking. For the fair, you can park in the ample free parking areas that are set up.

See

 * War Eagle Mill, a working grist Mill. Purchase various flours and cornmeal as well as souvenirs.
 * War Eagle Bridge, a historic, iron, one-lane bridge that crosses the War Eagle River next to the mill. Open to car and foot traffic.

Do
War Eagle Fair, Arts and crafts fair often held at the beginning of May and towards the end of October. There are over 300 booths and 130,000 visitors each year to the fair. Free of charge.

Buy
During the fair this is the best place to purchase Ozarks arts and crafts. Over $1 million in sales is made each year.

Eat

 * You can also bring a picnic to eat on the banks of the river, in the small area across the road from the Mill.
 * During the fair, there are plenty of food and beverage vendors available at reasonable prices.
 * During the fair, there are plenty of food and beverage vendors available at reasonable prices.

Sleep
During the fair, for a small charge there is primitive camping and R.V. Parking available. Ask the parking attendant for directions upon arrival.

Go next

 * Hobbs State Recreation Area, which offers hiking trails, is nearby on Highway 12.
 * War Eagle is roughly 40 minutes from Eureka Springs and 40 minutes from Fayetteville.

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Wareham

There is more than one place called Wareham:

United Kingdom

 * Wareham (England) - A town in Dorset, England.

United States of America

 * Wareham (Massachusetts) - A town in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts.

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Wareham (England)

Wareham is a romantic and unforgettable old town in Dorset, UK. It lives within its earthen walls, with ramparts north, east and west and a river to the south. Apart from its fine bridge, its wonderful earthen walls, its fascinating churches and its little quay, there is much to make Wareham lovable. Its bright streets, charming squares, enchanting houses, splendid views and delightful riverside walks makes it a must for visitors to the Purbecks.

Understand
It is England’s little town between the rivers, built on a high strip of land embraced by the Piddle and the Frome, an ideal place for a settlement in the old days when ancient Britons threw up marvelous ramparts of earth to guard their fortress. Its origin lies far back in centuries but its ramparts have been defensive walls for Caesars and Alfreds men and were not dismantled as a fort until the days of Cromwell.

The Britons set them up, the Romans reinforced them and they remain an astonishing spectacle in a 21st-century town. The Romans laid out the four main streets of Wareham following the points of the compass and everywhere in this town is something to remind us of the past. Wareham has had a castle, a priory, and eight churches of which most of them, along with most of its old houses, have been destroyed by fire.

There is a fine new bridge across the Frome replacing the 18th-century one on which a curious stone, now in the museum, threatened transportation to anyone who dared to damage the bridge. A similar stone is still existing on the bridge in Wool.

Near the bridge is the neat old warehouses and the quay belonging to Wareham’s active past.

The house called the Priory stands on the site of the priory the Saxon Aldhelm founded and reflected in the waters of the Frome is the embattled tower of the old church of St Mary’s. This great church with a thrilling history of something Roman, something Saxon and something Norman, it still preserves within its walls the stone coffin in which they laid poor King Edward who was murdered by his stepmother Queen Elfrida at Corfe Castle.

The entry in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for March 18, 979, tells us:

 * “This year, King Edward was slain at eventide at Corfe Castle, and buried at Wareham. No worse deed has been done than this among Englishmen since they first sought Britain. Men murdered him, but God glorified him.”

Here Edward is said to have lain in unhallowed ground for three years until Dunstain took him away and buried him in Shaftsbury. There he lay for a thousand years in a little lead coffin in which his bones were found in our time, having been transferred from this stone coffin in St Mary’s.

One of the chief treasures of St Mary’s is its lead font, a unique member of only 38 in England but is especially unique because it has six sides whereas all but one of the others are round.

Near the font is a small room with a great fascination for those who love old things and old tales. In this room are cases containing Roman pottery and medieval tiles dug up in Wareham’s fields and gardens, between two pewter Cromwellian flagons is a handsome brass almsdish with a decorative rim embellished in the middle are two men carrying grapes slung from a pole resting on their shoulders.

This ancient dish has a remarkable story, something incredible but known to be true. One night towards the end of the 19th century a lady staying at the rectory had a vivid dream, which she told the rector. In it she had been told that if the panelling of the chancel were taken down something (she knew not what) would be found behind it. The rector and all who heard her tale laughed but at her insistence the panelling was removed and the almsdish found. It is thought it was hidden away during the Commonwealth period.

One of the most captivating place in Wareham is the little church of St Martin’s-on–the-Wall, made new 700 years ago but with a Saxon window in its saddle back tower and the long and the short work of the Saxons. It was founded by Aldhelm.

It is thrilling to think that this small building was set up by the founder of Sherborne Abbey. Deserted for years, it has now been restored, reconsecrated and brought into almost daily use again. It has something in it almost one thousand years old, the chancel arch the Saxons built, with the rebuilding of the Normans and of the many ages since. There are old roof beams and some painted stars of great antiquity.

One of its chief possessions is the fine figure of Lawrence of Arabia given by his brother. Sculptured by Eric Kennington, it shows him in Arab dress lying with his head on a camel saddle, his sandaled feet supported by a Hittite stone whilst by his side the three books he always carried with him. His house which is cared for by the National Trust, and open to the public, is at Clouds Hill near Bovington and his remains lie in the graveyard of St Nicholas Church at Moreton.

Wareham has a vivid history, from the Danes ravaging the town and then establishing themselves there, through the brutal Judge Jefferys hanging his victims on the walls and King John sending to death poor Peter of Pomfret, who had prophesied his doom.

Visitor information

 * Information about Wareham from Visit Dorset

Get in

 * has South West Trains from London Waterloo station (from £58, Mar 2017) via Clapham Junction, Woking, Basingstoke, Poole, Southampton Central, and Bournemouth; or from Weymouth.

Get around
Bus

Do

Eat
Fish and chips on the quay!

Drink

 * Coffee at the Salt Pig (North St) or Harry's Bar (South St)
 * Coffee at the Salt Pig (North St) or Harry's Bar (South St)
 * Coffee at the Salt Pig (North St) or Harry's Bar (South St)
 * Coffee at the Salt Pig (North St) or Harry's Bar (South St)
 * Coffee at the Salt Pig (North St) or Harry's Bar (South St)

Over the river in Stoborough:

Sleep
There are lots of Bed and Breakfasts around Wareham.

Go next

 * Corfe Castle village and Norman castle ruins
 * Swanage Steam Railway
 * Lulworth Cove and Castle

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