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Wdzydze Kiszewskie

Wdzydze Kiszewskie is a small village in Kashubia in Poland.

Get around
A car is the easiest way to get around. There are bus stops in Wdzydze Kiszewskie, but buses only come every few hours, providing about 5 services per day. From Gdansk, you must take a bus to Koscierzyna, then on to Wdzydze Kiszewskie.

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Weatherford

There is more than one place called Weatherford

United States of America

 * Weatherford (Oklahoma) - in the state of Oklahoma
 * Weatherford (Texas) - in the state of Texas

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Weatherford (Oklahoma)

Weatherford is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma.

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Weatherford (Texas)

Weatherford is a city in the Cross Timbers region of Texas. It is the county seat of Parker County.

By car
The principal way to get around town is by automobile. Traffic is often light and driving is thus typically not a challenge.

Parking is plentiful in downtown areas and usually free of charge

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Weaverville

There is more than one place called Weaverville:

United States of America

 * Weaverville - A town in California.
 * Weaverville - A town in North Carolina.

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Weaverville (California)

Weaverville is in Trinity County, which is an inland part of California's North Coast region. It sits at 2188 feet of elevation.

By car
& Highway 299 runs through the center of town on main street. Highway 3 runs through the town as well heading North towards Yreka.

By plane
There is a small airport in the NE part of the town at Lonnie Pool Field  (FAA Code: O54) for general aviation use only. Nearest commercial airports served only by United Express are in Redding ( east) and McKinleyville ( west).

Eat
There is only one fast food franchise that is here in Weaverville and that is Burger King, a Subway opened up in the same shopping plaza but that is it for corporate food places other than Round Table.

Pizza
There’s only a couple of options in town and they are virtually right next to each other (only separated by the foundation of the old Roundtable Pizza that burnt down years ago):

The Water Bar at 100 Nugget Ln. makes excellent pizza on naan bread with fresh toppings piled on, served with a boba milk tea, Italian soda or a smoothie all made with their superb tasting alkaline Ph balanced water (hence the name of the place)

Tangle Blue at 130 Nugget Ln. is one of three local ‘watering holes’ (not to be confused with the actual Water Bar highlighted above). It, by far, has the coolest name out of the three and the coolest bartenders who will hook you up with your favorite libation and one of their artisan pizzas

Hospitals
Trinity Hospital in Weaverville, is owned by Mountain Communities Healthcare, has a 24-hour emergency room

Newspapers

 * The Trinity County Journal The /only paper serving Trinity County since 1856.

Stay safe
Has a very low crime rate does not have a police department but does have a County Sherriff and the California Highway Patrol. Also of note there is few gas stations outside of Weaverville so it would be wise to get gas there, as cell phone service is spotty as you are in the mountains and would not want to be stuck for a long period of time. Also be wary in the wintertime as it does snow in this area and usually the roads are cleaned up rather quickly, best advice would to bring chains for your vehicles tires just in case

Go next

 * Redding The largest city in this area its about 45 minutes from Weaverville

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Weaverville (North Carolina)

Weaverville is a town in the North Carolina Mountains.

By plane
The Asheville Regional Airport offers jet and commuter service on American, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines and has direct flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Newark, NJ, and Orlando. It is located fifteen miles south of downtown Asheville near the town of Fletcher. Ground transportation and major rental car companies are available at the airport terminal.

Flights into Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport located in Greenville, South Carolina, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) located in Charlotte, North Carolina, or McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) located in Knoxville, Tennessee, are sometimes cheaper than flying directly to Asheville. Greenville is about a 1½-hour drive, Charlotte and Knoxville are both about 2-hour drives.

Get around
Like most of Western North Carolina, you do need a car to get to and from Weaverville. Once on Main Street, it's an easy walk to much of the shopping, restaurants, and accommodations in the area. Limited bus service to and from Asheville is also available.

Drink
Alcohol is served by the drink in several bars and restaurants, except on Sunday.

Beer and wine are available for purchase at most markets, grocery stores and gas stations. The alcohol laws of North Carolina prohibit the sale of alcohol after 2AM Monday through Saturday, and from 2AM until noon on Sundays.

Go next

 * Asheville is a 10-minute drive to the south.
 * Blue Ridge Parkway is a 10-minute drive (Reems Creek Road to Ox Creek Road takes you to Milepost 376.6)

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Webster

There is more than one place called Webster:

United States of America

 * Webster (Florida)
 * Webster (Iowa)
 * Webster (Massachusetts) - a town in south Central Massachusetts.
 * Webster (Minnesota)
 * Webster (New Hampshire)
 * Webster (New York) - a town and village, suburbs of Rochester.
 * Webster (North Carolina)
 * Webster (South Dakota)
 * Webster (Texas) - a suburb of Houston, Texas.
 * Webster (West Virginia)
 * Webster (Vernon County), Wisconsin
 * Webster (Burnett County), Wisconsin

There is also:
 * Webster Parish, Louisiana.
 * Webster Plantation, Maine.
 * Webster City, a town in Iowa.
 * Webster Groves, a town in Missouri.
 * Webster Springs, a town in West Virginia.

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Webster (Massachusetts)

Webster is a small town of about 16,000 (add 2,500 or so more in summer) in South County region of Central Massachusetts along the Connecticut border.

By Car
Webster is located on I-395, which connects the town to Worcester in the north as well as the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) for travelers coming from east or west. I-395 runs south into Connecticut all the way to I-95 in New London.

By Public Transportation
Webster can be reached from Worcester using the Worcester Regional Transit Authority's Route 42 Bus.

By Air
The nearest commercial airport is Worcester Regional Airport in Worcester, about 25 minutes away from Webster. Add 5-10 minutes if heading somewhere in Dudley. It has daily service to JFK International Airport in New York as well as occasional flights to destinations in Florida.

By Car
Webster is easily navigated by car. There is not much traffic and most attractions are located either on or close to the main thoroughfares (Route 12 and Route 16).

By Public Transportation
Parts of Webster and Dudley can be accessed by bus using either the Worcester Regional Transit Authority Route 42 or Webster-Dudley-Southbridge Shuttle. These routes serve downtown Webster and Main St leading in either direction, but not much else.

On Foot
Downtown Webster and the neighboring bits of Dudley are walkable, but the two towns cover a fairly large land area and reaching places outside of downtown on foot will require lengthy walks in areas without any pedestrian infrastructure.

Eat

Go next
Visit Worcester to take in a baseball game, a museum, or see a concert

Explore nearby Putnam and Connecticut's Quiet Corner

Experience early 19th century New England at Old Sturbridge Village

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Webster (Texas)

Webster is a city near Houston, Texas.

Understand
A suburb of the expansive Houston, Webster has become forever associated with NASA and the bay area.

Go next

 * Houston

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Wedel

Wedel is a city west of Hamburg. Wedel has a population of roughly 38,000. It is located at the banks of the river Elbe.

Understand
Wedel is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, approximately 17 km (11 mile), west of Hamburg. Its main claim to fame is the "ship welcoming machine" that greets every ship heading up the river to Hamburg with its flag and national anthem.

By Plane
Wedel does not have its own airport, but the airport of Hamburg that offers a number of international and intercontinental connections is close by on the S1 line.

Get around
Public transport in Wedel relies on buses alone.

Buy
A lot of shops are located at the "Bahnhofstraße".

Go next

 * Hamburg/Altona Sankt Pauli

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Weed

Weed is a city of 2,700 people (2019) in Siskiyou County in the Shasta Cascades region of California, at the western foot of Mount Shasta.

Understand
Despite what you might think, the city's name has nothing to do with cannabis—instead, it comes from the founder of the local lumber mill and pioneer Abner Weed, who discovered that the area's strong winds were helpful in drying lumber. Weed was home to a thriving lumber industry from its founding in 1901 to as late as the 1980s. The historic industrial area at the northeast corner of town has been plagued with environmental concerns and clean-up efforts as a result of chemicals used for wood treatment and glue.

As the wood-product-related industry has been scaled back, Weed's economy has become more reliant on tourism, light industry, and manufacturing of bottled water.

By car

 * Interstate 5: Weed is accessed from I-5 at Vista Dr (Exit #745) and Chaparral Dr (#748). There are three exits to Weed. US Hwy 97 can be accessed "S Weed Blvd/Klamath Falls" Exit (#747).
 * Portland, OR (via I-5 for ): 5.5 hours
 * Medford, OR (via I-5 for ): 1.5 hour
 * Redding, CA (via I-5) for ): 1 hour 15 min.
 * Sacramento, CA (via I-5) for ): 3.5 hours
 * San Francisco, CA (via I-5, 505 & I-80) for ): 5 hours

 * US Hwy 97 Starts from US Hwy 97 & N Weed Blvd and goes up through the high desert of Central Oregon and the plains of Eastern Washington.
 * Klamath Falls, OR (US Hwy 97 for ): 1 hour 15 min
 * Crater Lake, OR (US Hwy 97 & OR-Hwy 62 for ): 2.5 hours
 * Bend, OR (US Hwy 97 for : 3.5 hours
 * The Dalles, OR (at Oregon/Washington state line) (US 97 for : 6 hours

Get around
Weed is served by Siskiyou County's STAGE bus service.

Go next

 * Lava Beds National Monument northeast of Weed
 * Southern Oregon is just an hour north—take I-5 to Ashland or Medford, or follow Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway to Crater Lake National Park

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Weehawken

Weehawken is a town of 15,000 people (2019) on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Despite having a high population density and a location at the heart of the New York metroplitan area, Weehawken has a small-town feel, comprised of close knit neighborhoods. Its location at the southern end of the Hudson Palisades has since the colonial era been described as idyllic.

Get in
From JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark Airports, you can take a bus or train to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, near the eastern portal to the Lincoln Tunnel, the world's busiest. The western portal is in Weehawken, and thousands of buses pass through each day. While most do not stop in town there are plenty that do, but one must take care choosing one that goes to the right neighborhood, whether the final destination is Uptown, the Heights, the Shades, or the Waterfront. Alternatively, and at reduced cost, you can travel from Newark Airport on public transportation to Newark Penn Station, transfer to the PATH rapid transit system, and switch to local buses at Journal Square in Jersey City or Hoboken, where the Hudson Bergen light rail is also available. The easiest way of getting in is a 6-minute ferry ride from Midtown Manhattan via the Lincoln Harbor

Get around
Situated as it is along the cliffs and the waterfront to the uninitiated the public transportation serving Weehawken can be difficult to read, as with most of Hudson County. Bus service along transit corridors of Boulevard East, Route 495, and nearby Bergenline provides frequent 24 hour bus service to Manhattan. Local service is found mostly along Park Avenue to points north or south to Hoboken Terminal, where PATH rapid transit and New Jersey Transit commuter service is found. The Hudson Bergen Light, is located along the waterfront, accessible by public stairways with trains south to Hoboken, and Jersey City. At Weehawken Port Imperial there is NY Waterway ferry service to downtown and midtown Manhattan.

See
Likely the most famous and unavoidable tourist attraction of Weehawken is not in the town itself, but across the Hudson River: the iconic New York City skyline can be seen from almost every street in town, perched as it is at the southern end of the Hudson Palisades. Also atop the cliffs, from the right perspective, one can see south to the Verranzo-Narrows bridge, and north to the George Washington Bridge.

Do

Eat
Along Park Avenue are Latin, Indian, and continental restaurants. Many residents will dine in nearby trendy Hoboken, while others take advantage of the variety of Latin American cuisines along Bergenline Avenue in neighboring Union City.

Go next
Visiting Weehawken most likely will include jumping in and out of Manhattan, as well as strolls along the waterfront or Boulevard East. Closeby Hoboken is worth a visit, as are trips to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, with ferries to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Day-tripping to the Jersey Shore is doable with a car.

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Weesp

Weesp is a small historic town of about 18,000 inhabitants, located in the province of North Holland in the Netherlands, south-east of Amsterdam, on the river Vecht. It was once fortified, and several of the bastions, moats and forts still survive. In the Amsterdam region, Weesp is the nearest small town that has survived as an independent entity. It is only 3 km from the end of the Amsterdam metro, but the wide Amsterdam-Rhine Canal keeps it geographically separate. Weesp is a rail junction, and very easily accessible. The town is surrounded by open grassland.

Understand
Although the river Vecht was an important north-south connection since Roman times, this region was mainly a peat bog wilderness until around 1000 AD. Only a few elevated places like riverbanks were (temporarily) inhabited by hunters and fishermen. That changed when the peat was drained and turned into farmland.

Weesp was granted city rights in 1355, and celebrated its 650th anniversary as a city in 2005. It was probably settled several centuries earlier. Its position on the river Vecht influenced its history greatly. From the late Middle Ages, the Vecht was a defensive line for the County of Holland, and it remained a military defensive line until the Second World War. Weesp was strongly fortified, more than its size would justify - for most of its history it had a few thousand inhabitants. The defensive lines consisted of inundation zones, which would be flooded in wartime. Behind them were fortified towns, forts, barracks, and other military structures. The most comprehensive was the Stelling van Amsterdam (Defence Line of Amsterdam), a circular inundation zone around Amsterdam. This structure is included into the UNESCO World Heritage List.

After the Second World War, new housing was built to the west, and an industrial zone with a harbour on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. In the 1970s a suburb was built on the south. Since then the town has not expanded. However, a motorway through the fields around the town is now in the planning stage, to connect the A6 and A9 motorways. It was first planned in the 1960s, and to meet environmental objections, some of it would now be in tunnel. Everywhere in the town you will see posters against this project. On the north side of Weesp, the rail line forms a barrier: there is a small housing estate just north of the station, the rest is open fields. A large housing development is planned here, in combination with another west of Muiden, which would make the area definitively suburban.

Tourist information

By train
Weesp is a railway junction where trains from two major lines, the Flevolijn to Flevoland and Drenthe, and the Gooilijn to Amersfoort merge into a common one towards Amsterdam.

One can travel to Weesp on a direct train from many major Dutch cities:
 * to/from Amsterdam: four trains per hour, journey time 12 to 16 minutes
 * from Utrecht via Hilversum: every 30 minutes, journey time 38 minutes
 * from Amersfoort via Hilversum: every 30 minutes, takes 28 minutes
 * from Almere: every 15 minutes (Lelystad and Zwolle served every 30 minutes)
 * from Schiphol airport via Amsterdam-Zuid: four trains per hour, takes 25 minutes. Two of these trains start from Leiden.

By bus
Bus 49 connects the Amsterdam metro stations Bijlmer and Gaasperplas with Weesp. Every 30 minutes, but hourly evenings and weekends. From central Amsterdam, the train is always faster, so the service is only beneficial to those wanting to get to or from Weesp from a specific location in southeastern Amsterdam, such as the Bijlmer Arena.

Line 110 connects Weesp with other major towns in the Vechtstreek region - Muiden, Naarden and Bussum (some runs of the line only reach Muiden). Otherwise, bus lines 106 and 122 run through the small villages south of Weesp.

By bicycle
You can cycle from central Amsterdam to Weesp, 15 km, in an hour. The route is well signposted: from Central Station, follow the cycle direction signs for Almere, along the Prins Hendrikkade, Oostenburgergracht, and Zeeburgerdijk. From the end of Zeeburgerdijk, Weesp is shown on the cycle signs. Cycle along the Amsterdam-Rhine canal for about 7 km, then cross the cycle path on the railway bridge. Turn right under the first underpass toward Weesp, cycle straight on along this road, then turn left along Amstellandlaan.Turn right at the traffic lights, and left after the bridge, toward 'Centrum'.

Town centre
The small historic centre, and the waterside streets and quays, are the main attraction of Weesp. Specific sights include:

Windmills
There are 3 windmills in the town (and more in the countryside around). One is west of the centre: (the rooster), on the bank of the Smal Weesp. The other two are on the south-east of the centre: (Unity) and  (Friendship), near each other on the Vecht. They are best seen from the opposite bank, about 10 minutes walk from the centre. Windmill Vriendschap is still used for the production of wheat-flour and can be visited on Saturday.

Do
You can walk across the fields south of Weesp, through the Aetsveldsche Polder, on an old road (Aetsveldseweg). Most of it is unsurfaced. It starts beside the street map, just south of the traffic lights, where the main road (N236) cross the Van Houtenlaan, south of the centre. When you reach the Vecht again, Fort Hinderdam is about 500 m to the left. The planned A6-A9 motorway will cut through this polder. Walk on past the fort, and the road will bring you back to Weesp (via Lage Klompweg and Utrechtseweg).

Cycling
If you came from Amsterdam by bike, you can cycle on to Muiden and cycle back from there: that will add about 3 km to the trip. You can also cycle to several villages, the Naardermeer Nature Reserve, and Naarden fortress.

If you arrive in Weesp by train, you can rent a bicycle at the bikeshop at the station. Practical information on cycling in the region on this linkpage. Also look on GoogleMaps (in User-created content) for "Places of interest, just east of Amsterdam".

To cycle eastward out of Weesp: pass the circular fort, and cross the bridge. Turn left to reach Muiden along the right bank of the Vecht. For Muiderberg, Naarden and Bussum, turn right along the ‘s-Gravelandseweg, the right bank of the Vecht.
 * for Bussum, continue to the lock at the start of the old canal to ‘s-Graveland. Go right of the lock, and follow the cycle path alongside the canal, and across the fields toward Bussum (12 km).
 * otherwise, about 4 km from Weesp (after farm nr. 45), turn left into Keverdijk road. (This is before the lock). Cross the rail line, and after about 1 km, the road forks.
 * the right fork, Visserijpad, leads to the entrance of the Naardermeer nature reserve, 6 km from Weesp. To reach Naarden continue along this almost unused road, for another 5 km, past some houses, to an apartment block just inside Naarden. Turn left there, along Koningin Wilhelminalaan, to the fortress.
 * the left fork leads past a windmill and across the motorway, go straight on at the traffic lights to Muiderberg (9 km).

For Hilversum, take the Utrechtseweg (Vecht left bank) past the two windmills, then the Lage Klomp weg, and then use the cycle path alongside the main road (Gooilandseweg, N236).

For the small village of Nigtevecht, leave by the Breedstraat, Groeneweg, van Houtenlaan, cross the N236 south of the town centre, and follow the signs. The cycle path is parallel to the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, with open grassland on the east. This landscape will be cut by the planned motorway. In Nigtevecht (5 km from Weesp), go on through the housing estate to the old section of the village (one street)
 * you can cross the Vecht here, by a small free ferry, toward Nederhorst den Berg, but the ferry (pont) has limited hours: M-F 12:00-13:30 and 15:30-17:30, Sa Su 12:00-17:30.
 * for Utrecht follow the cycle sign (in the housing estate, turn right), and then cross the lock which connects the Vecht to the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. Turn next left into Vreelandseweg, to follow the bank of the Vecht to Utrecht - about 30 km further. (At the village of Vreeland, you should switch to the opposite bank, the road is quieter). The main cycle path from Nigtevecht (24 km) runs alongside the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal.

For the small village of Driemond and the river "Het Gein" Rivers near Amsterdam South East, leave by the Breedstraat, Groeneweg, van Houtenlaan, cross the N236 south of the town centre, and follow the signs to Amsterdam. The cycle path runs parallel to the motorway N236 and crosses the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal via the bridge "Weesperbrug". After the bridge you find the village Driemond on your right hand and the river "Het Gein" on your left hand. If you follow the river "Het Gein" (both sides) you will end up in the village Abcoude. If you ignore the river "Het Gein" and the village Driemond and continue the cycle patch you will enter the South East part of Amsterdam (Amsterdam/Bijlmer).

Several signposted cycle routes pass Weesp. Most are circular routes signposted in one direction, taking several hours. You can start the Plassen Route (lakes route) and the Boerenland Route (farmland route) from the station. (Follow the hexagonal route signs from the corner of Stationsplein and Herensingel). The Plassen Route and the Muiden Route pass the circular fort. One much longer route passes just behind it: the Forten Route, 187 km long, along all the forts of the Stelling van Amsterdam.

Fortifications afield
Other fortifications around Weesp, simplified from the Defence Line of Amsterdam website, are:

 * Fort near Hinderdam (circa 1848). On an island in the river Vecht, about 1 km South of the N236 bridge. Not accessible.
 * Fort near Nigtevecht (1904). Along the Western side of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal, 2 km South of Weesp. This fort is generally not open to the public.
 * bunker cluster Uitermeer (1932 and 1939), around the fort. Visible from the main road Weesp-Hilversum (N236), and from the cycle path to Bussum.
 * bunker cluster Hakkelaarsbrug (1931), on both sides of the A1 motorway, near the bridge carrying the rail line to Almere. Some visible from the road to Muiderberg.
 * bunker cluster Muiderberg (1939), most are hidden in the woods around the village.
 * bunker cluster Muiderberg (1939), most are hidden in the woods around the village.

Eat
Although Weesp is a small town, it does have a local speciality: Weesper moppen, small almond cakes. You can buy them at the bakeries:
 * Cor Mühl, Nieuwstad 64
 * Wesselman, Breedstraat 23
 * Hans Klercq, Slijkstraat 45.

There are a great number of restaurants.

Drink
There are many bars and pubs in Weesp.

Go next
Thanks to its location on a railway junction between provinces and districts, Weesp is a great stopover when travelling between Amsterdam and other nearby locations.

One obvious tip is to combine a stop in Weesp with a trip to Naarden, which has much larger 17th-century fortifications. Take the train to Naarden-Bussum station (4 trains per hour, next stop, 7 minutes), from there it is 30 minutes walk to the bastions and old town centre. (You do not need an extra ticket to stop off at intermediate stations). Naarden and Muiden can also be reached by bus 110 from Weesp station, every half hour. You can also continue from Weesp to explore other towns of Het Gooi, which obviously includes the regional hub Hilversum.

A few minutes longer on the train and you can start exploring the province of Utrecht. Apart from the namesake city, another major destination there is the historic city of Amersfoort. The province is very compact and quite urban, and lends itself very well to exploring on bike.

Weesp is a convenient stop if you are on your way to the province of Flevoland, almost entirely located on land reclaimed in the 20th century and featuring new towns of Almere and Lelystad, which have direct train connections from Weesp and have a number of museums and cultural institutions. Flevoland also features a huge nature reserve, home to Konik horses and many species of birds, as well as former islands of Schokland and Urk with preserved historic heritage. There are also a number of family friendly attractions, including the theme park Walibi Holland in Dronten, and camping places and marinas are to be found all around Flevoland's long coastline.

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Weifang

Weifang (潍坊; Wéifāng) is a city in Shandong Province. Modern and new but still retaining its old-school charm, Weifang is a unique place to witness the "real China" (or the new China) where the past meets the future in an endless array of complete contradiction and awe-inspiring moments that truly is the essence of the People's Republic of China. Weifang is known as "Kite Capital of the World". Weifang and its fresh winds are well known throughout the province.

Understand
Weifang is in the center of Shandong province in between Jinan to the west and Qingdao to the east.

Weifang is located in the western part of Shandong Peninsula, connected with Qingdao and Yantai in the east, Zibo and Dongying in the west, Linyi and Rizhao in the south, and bordering on Bohai Sea's Laizhou Bay in the north, which has a warm-temperate monsoon type semi-humid continental climate.

Besides kites, Weifang, like many other Chinese cities, is forever under the constructor's crane with new buildings popping up seemingly overnight.

Weifang has a certain characteristic in its exceptionally wide and straight boulevards that make out a chess pattern for many kilometers, resembling some American cities and perhaps also Beijing. However, the boulevards are much too wide for its number of vehicles so they very rarely get too crowded. Traffic jams are most uncommon and, due to the city's flatness, one can sometimes look down a 10-lane boulevard stretching to the horizon without a single car on it.

Foreigners are a rare sight. If you are European-looking prepare to be stared at and given a lot of (friendly) attention.

History
After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the Communist Party of China established an anti-Japanese base in Shandong.

In 1948, Weixian County was liberated on 27 April, and Weifang Special City was set up on 29 April.

Demographics and geography
As of the end of 2022, Weifang had a resident population of 9.4 million.

Climate
Weifang's climate belongs to the temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, with warm and humid summers and cold and dry winters.

By train
There are 2 train stations in Weifang. Weifang (main) and Weifang North.

Weifang North train station is newer (completed on 2018) and comfortable when compared to other cities in the province.

Weifang is on the main line from Beijing to Qingdao and by CRH, China Rail Highspeed (Bullet). It is about 4 hr 10 min to Beijing, 1 hr 50 min to Jinan and 1 hr 5 min to get to Qingdao

There's plenty of transport outside the station, however the immediate surrounding area is undergoing heavy construction (welcome to Weifang). From the station take bus 56 to get to the downtown spots.

All green and gold taxis are Beijing Hyundai Elantras. They are all correctly metered. The blue taxis, which are slowly being replaced, are Volks Wagon Santanas, they are also fully metered. There is no need walk away from the station to the road and catch a taxi who uses the meter.

When exiting Weifang train station, the taxis at the ground level are "long distance" taxis, i.e., more than 10 km distance for your travel.

The taxis at the upper (1st level) are the general taxis for Weifang downtown areas. As of April 2012, the fare starts at ¥5, plus ¥1 fuel surcharge, totalling ¥6. This will take you to almost all down town locations.

If departing there are many ticket agencies around the city that sell train tickets with only a ¥5 or ¥10 service fee, making it unnecessary to head back to the station and wait in the crowded lines. Agency operators (as with most citizens in this small city) most likely will not speak English. Booking your train up to 10 days in advance is advisable.

By bus
There are three main bus stations in Weifang,
 * 1) Across from the train station.
 * 2) Down the road from the train station - 1 km or so, adjacent to the "cheap market" in Quingnian Rd.
 * 3) The other long-distance bus station on Jiankang East Street

With the new China Rail Highspeed (CRH) trains, short-distance buses see much less passengers, however during holidays are sometimes the only way to go. As there is no pre-booking of bus tickets, simply show up the day (morning is better) you want to go.

Qingdao airport: if catching a flight from Qingdao it is cheaper and sometimes more efficient to take the bus from Weifang to Qingdao, the minibus, which is a Ford Transit 16-seater, stops at departures at Qingdao Airport. The cost is ¥70. Many Chinese people do exactly this. Taking a train to Qingdao will require taking either an airport bus or taxi, back the way you came, about 20 minutes outside of Qingdao to where the airport is located. Traveling from Weifang directly to Qingdao airport by bus takes about 2 hours and costs ¥70.

Buses in China generally do not have toilets on them and they sometimes go for hours (especially sleeper buses) without stopping.

By bus
Weifang buses much like the city itself are new and therefore quite comfortable when not peak travel times. Buses start around 06:00 ending at about 22:00 in the summer and 21:00 in the winter.

The two main roads are Dongfeng Jie and Shengli Jie which bus #16 and #56 both service. Bus 16 follows a circular loop along both of these two main streets while bus 56 starts at the train station and ends at the other side of the city at Weifang University.

By taxi
90% of the taxis in Weifang are now green and gold taxis, these are Hyundai Elantras. The older blue taxis are slowly being replaced: they are Volks Wagon Santanas. Taxis will go 3 km before adding about ¥1.6 per each extra kilometer. An extra ¥1 fuel fee is to be paid to the driver at the end of your voyage. Weifang proper is quite small so getting from end of the city to the other won't cost more than ¥20.

See
Weifang's claim to fame is its kites and a visit to Weifang should include some exposure to the kite culture here.

Buy
A shopping trip to Weifang would most definitely include a kite. For yourself or as a gift, put on a wall or fly it in the wind. Versatile, pretty, unique. Remember to bargain hard with the shop owner.

There are 3 places to buy computer and all types of electronic equipment and gadgets.

 * 1) near the Medical University, is Weifang Technology market, looking very old and run down. Take bus #16.
 * 2) adjacent to Bank Of China on Shengli West St.
 * 3) at Venice Plaza on Quingnian Rd.

Shopping on the old road is also an interesting time. Antiques, handicrafts, scroll-like wall paintings and many other nick-nacks are located in this tucked away part of town.

Cheap, tailor made suits, dresses, coats or fabric can be found on Tailor Street down the road from the Technological Market. Don't forget to haggle.

Eat
Shandong food comes in two flavors: spicy and salty and usually both. Bun-like white bread is more prevalent than noodles in the province and the seafood is generally quite fresh. Weifang has many restaurants on offer and for a random stab at it, try Si Ping Lu which is lined with eateries. Menus are generally not in English though most restaurants have picture menu's or food displayed in the entrance. Enjoy.

 * Xiang Jian Huan (Nice to meet you) (along 福寿东街与圣利岗交叉口). Great western food even by western standards. Recommended dish: Cheese Roasted Chicken, steaks. Call ahead to order the Tomahawk Steak and Beef Wellington (~3 hr)
 * Rune Ting 润庭-至臻佛跳墙海鲜姿造. Fabulous instagrammable hotpot buffet with tons of great food (buddha jump over the wall, large variety of meat, roasted durians, etc).

After 21:00, choices are severely reduced, the best options for late night chow being YonHo 永和豆浆 or McDonald's, both of which are open 24 hours.

Weifang radishes are re-known in Shandong for their nutrition and zesty flavor, a trip to Weifang should include a bite of radish. Head to the supermarket or bargain with a guy selling them on the sidewalk.

Some supermarkets in the city even offer fully cooked and prepared (though from packaged bags) dog meat. Woof! Woof!

Drink

The top choice among the younger locals seems to be Soho Bar, which is a nightclub with insanely loud music and a (for a foreigner) difficult to understand table/barchair reservation set-up.

Sleep
The Pullman Hotel is popular with foreigners on their business trips. Located next to Wanda Mall.

The Fairington is the only (thus far) 5-star hotel in Weifang. It is away from the city center - very near the Weifang Amusement park. Associated with the Fairington is 'Building B' a comfortable 3-star hotel across from the main building. Both wings have restaurants and shopping available. Both are often filled with businessmen as the convention center is nearby.

The Dongfeng Hotel is a well established 4-star hotel not too far from the Fairington on Dongfeng Lu. Like the Fairington, the Dongfeng has all the amenities, including its own building B, and is often full of business people.

The YuanFei is a luxurious 4-star in the heart of the financial district across from the Bank of China.

There are plenty of other hotels around the city however, the staff most likely will not speak English. The hotels listed above all have English speaking staff.

Go next

 * Qingdao - home of China's favorite beer
 * Yantai
 * Weihai - China's Cancun for Koreans
 * Mount Tai (Taishan) - climb the mountain, see the temples
 * Qufu - UNESCO World Heritage Site
 * Beijing
 * Suzhou
 * Shanghai

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Weihai

Weihai (威海 Wēihǎi), also known as Weihaiwei (威海卫 Wēihǎiwèi), is a prefectural city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, a regional central city, an important Marine industry base and a coastal tourism city on the Shandong Peninsula approved by The State Council. The city has jurisdiction over 2 districts and 2 county-level cities, with a total area of 5799.84 square kilometers and a built-up area of 291.09 square kilometers. According to the seventh census data, as of midnight on November 1, 2020, the permanent population of Weihai was 2,906,548.

Climate
Weihai, surrounded by sea on three sides, has four distinct seasons and a pleasant climate. It is characterized by warm winter, cool summer, cold spring, warm autumn, small temperature difference between day and night, long frost-free period, high wind and high humidity.

People
Weihai's total population in 2022 was 2,906,500.

Culture
The city of Weihai has a long history:it has been populated since the middle of the Neolithic Age. During the Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the city was the land of the Oriental barbarians and was inhabited by the Laiyi. In the fourth year of Tiantong of the Northern Qi Dynasty (568), Wendeng County was set up in the city, to which all of the city's present territory belongs. In 1398, the Ming Dynasty set up a garrison here, taking the meaning of "Megatron Haijiang", and began to call it "Weihaiwei". Weihai is the birthplace of Beiyang Navy, China's first navy in modern times, and the place where the Sino-Japanese Naval Battle took place. After the Sino-Japanese War, Weihai was one of the "Seven Sons" who were occupied by foreign powers and later returned to China.

Orientation
Weihai City is at the easternmost point of Shandong Peninsula, near the bisector line between North and South China, and is the nearest Chinese city to South Korea. Weihai has jurisdiction over Huancui District, Wendeng District, Rongcheng City, Rushan City, is a beautiful coastal city, but also a famous historical and cultural city. Weihai has mountains known as the "Oriental mountain Buddhist holy land", the Shidao red mountain, the Rushan mountain silver beach, and numerous other tourist attractions.

By bus
Bus is by far the cheapest option but could involve many hours of travel depending on your starting point. It takes roughly six and a half hours hours by bus from Jinan, capital of Shandong, to the bus station in Weihai. There are many companies serving Weihai with many destinations possible at good frequencies.

By boat
You can also arrive by ferry from various places in China and from Incheon, Korea, although this may be once a day or less.

By train

There are three trains per day that reach and leave Weihai. Jinan, Beijing and Hankou are the three destination/origin cities.

By plane

The airport is approx 45 km from the city centre. The rather new toll highway somewhat reduces the travel time to or from the city centre yet adds slightly to your overall fare. Via tollway or not, expect to pay about ¥100-130 each way if travelling by taxi. The bus fare to the city is ¥20. For the most direct route, take the No. 1 Airport Bus (威海机场巴士1号线). Alternatively, you might consider taking the Airport Bus Western Route (威海机场巴士西线), which charges the same fare.

A backup option is nearby Yantai with a taxi into Weihai. However, the journey can take an hour, and the taxi fare could be about double, sometimes involving two taxis depending on the driver. The first taxi may take you only as far as the beginning of the toll road where you'll easily find a second taxi to your destination. The rationale is the Yantai driver is unlikely to find a customer for the return.

Another option is Incheon to Weihai or Yantai. It's a one-hour hop but has the amenities of an international flight. Attempt timing your international arrival into Incheon with the least amount of layover. Transit through Incheon is a breeze. Korea is 1 hour ahead of China, so keep timezones in mind when organizing your flights. The flights to Weihai depart about 09:00, and 12:00 for Yantai. Asiana and Korean Air serve Weihai although China Eastern code shares with KE.

Incheon is a good option if schedules align as this routing may sometimes yield significant savings even with an overnight stay. There is not much to see near Incheon, but usually a shower and a bed are about the only wants after long haul travel anyway. From the US, late night flights from Los Angeles, Chicago and New York to Incheon run on certain days which coordinate nicely with the onward 09:00 Weihai departure.

If you overnight in Incheon, there is a nice Hyatt among other hotels just beyond the airport parking lot. The hotels have free shuttles about every 20 minutes at the customer exit # 14, the furthest exit to your right as you clear international arrivals. The Hyatt would be walking distance if not for luggage or jet lag. Your luggage may be checked on through to China and not offloaded. Check with your carrier's policy and pack a carry-on, as appropriate. Luggage checked through to destination removes baggage claim and simplifies customs in Incheon.

By car
You can drive in by yourself.

Get around
By electric bike

You can ride an electric bike around the beach and see the view.

By bus
The bus routes are easy to use as they are conveniently and clearly marked on the English/Chinese map sold around town. It costs ¥1 for the bus.

Sightseeing bus
It runs from May 1 to October 30 every year. The face value of the tourist bus ticket is ¥10 per ticket, which is only available for a single ride from the departure station to the terminal station, one ticket per person. Children under 1.2 meters can ride for free under the guidance of an adult. There is no discount for other passengers. The one-way length of the route is 26 kilometers.

By taxi
Taxi fares in Weihai start at ¥8.

By bicycle
In Weihai, early summer is the best season for cycling. The roads in Weihai are relatively flat and suitable for cycling. Riding a bicycle is a healthy and natural way of sports tourism, which can fully enjoy the beauty of the travel process. A bicycle and a backpack can travel, simple and environmentally friendly. It's nice to breathe in the fresh air between the green mountains and the sea, and feel the cool breeze under the shade.

See
In Weihai, there are many beautiful places that you need to have a visit, such as Liugong island (inside Weihai city), Chengshantou (in Rongcheng district), and Shengjingshan Mountain (in Wengdeng city, here you can experience the culture of the traditional Chinese religion Dao). Also you need to experience the life in Weihai as a fisherman.

"Weihaiwei" was leased by the United Kingdom from 1898 until October 1, 1930. It was a summer station for the British naval China Station.

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 * Museum of the First Sino- Japanese War.jpg
 * Xixiakou Zoo.jpg
 * Weihai Huaxia City scenic spot.jpg
 * Xixiakou Zoo.jpg
 * Weihai Huaxia City scenic spot.jpg
 * Weihai Huaxia City scenic spot.jpg

Parks and beaches

 * Weihai International Bathing Resort.jpg
 * Weihai International Bathing Resort.jpg

Other recreational areas
Town Hall in the city centre are the municipal buildings in front of which is a large and stately promenade. It is here where ancestry has an enduring processional into modern Chinese life. In the warmer months from spring through autumn, you will find droves of local families gathered in the early evening: parents line-dancing and waving over-sized fans to pounding traditional drums, grandparents dancing elegantly to what can be described as a form of Chinese waltz, and the kids playing badminton or hacky-sack with expert precision. Sometimes there may even be a stage performance. A sense of community thrives. The offerings vary nightly, but Town Hall is invariably fun. The people are warm, inclusive and welcoming of foreigners. Don't be surprised if you are suddenly motioned to join a waltz. For the early birds, Town Hall is also the gathering spot for a morning ritual of Chinese meditative exercises at 07:00. Join the locals in this tradition for maintaining good health and alignment of chi. Be forewarned: many elderly out-spry the young. While there is no public gauge of one's own limitations, it may be humbling to attempt the agility of the seasoned.

Weihai Area:

 * Xi Xia Kou, approx 40 km east of Weihai, a beautiful Zoo and lands end "Chengshantou"
 * Shidao, approx 60 km South, Fahua Temple
 * Wendeng, approx 30 km South, Holy Water Temple and natural hot springs

Buy
There is a computer center, clothing, small commodities, and seafood market on the west side of N Tongyi Lu, one block south of Wenhua Lu near the city center. A good place to find a variety of things in one stop.

Wanda square
On the morning of September 17, 2019, the launching ceremony of "Heart to Weihai Dialogue with the World" - Weihai Wanda Plaza Project was officially held on the banks of Wangdao River in Huancui District.The city complex, with a total investment of RMB 3 billion and a total construction area of nearly 400,000 square meters, was constructed by four companies of the Eighth Bureau of China Construction to create a new commercial landmark in Weihai. It is reported that the project will be completed and operated by the end of 2020. On December 3, 2020, Weihai Wanda Plaza was put into use.

Eat
Chinese food: it's obviously everywhere; however, some consider the local cuisine to be tasteless. To others, the traditional and simple steaming of fresh seafood along with locally grown varieties of fresh vegetables make for healthful, delicately tasty food, remarkable merely in its simple, unadulterated purity. The local delicacy is sea cucumber for which Weihai is very well known. Fresh scallops are readily available and are extremely affordable by western standards. In the summer months, fresh fruits abound. Rice is less prevalent than noodles in this region of China, for wheat is grown in the area. Be sure to try the local jiaozi or baozi, tender dumplings, particularly those filled with local fresh shrimp and chive.

One local restaurant that has very unique offerings is called Yi Kuai Dou Fu (一块豆腐), their specialty is a one piece tofu dish. They also have other great dishes such as tang su liji and gong bao rou.

Korean Food: you can't miss. Given the proximity of Korea, the food has made a strong presence. During the warm summer months, seek out the tasty soup called mool naeng myun, an ice-cold, bold beef broth that is laden with buckwheat noodles and laced with bits of cucumber, chive, sliced beef and leafy coriander (British) or cilantro (North Americans refer to coriander as the seed, not the leaf, of the same plant). Top it off with kim chee. It's more refreshing than a cold shower after a hot, sultry day at the beach.

There are many Korean places in the city (市里), in the Economic Development Zone, there is a Korean Food street called "Han guo mei shi jie" (韩国美食街). There is an excellent Korean restaurant located in the Jusco (佳士客), in the Economic Zone (经济开发区).

There is a Korean coffee shop called "BREAD'N BAKERY & COFFEE", which is located on Tong Yi Road (统一路) just north of Kuming Road (昆明路), next to the Adidas shop (and two more shops in other areas in Weihai). It is a wonderful place to hang out. Coffee is really delicious and starts at ¥15 and they have delicious breads as well and free Wifi.

Western food you may find in:
 * Italian Bistro, phenomenal restaurant! Excellent Italian food. You can read about it here: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shandong/Weihai/blog-554039.html. The address is Yuan Zhong Yuan 2-1, Yu Gang Road, Huan Cui district, Weihai, China. The phone number is 0631-5333588. Bus 31 goes right past it and it is on the street just before Da Fu Yuan. Turn when you see the International Hotel on the corner. (渔港路园中园4-2) It is next to the Home Inn (如家酒店).
 * No.9 - Top floor of Weihai Gate
 * WeihaiWei Hotel - Floor 36
 * Steakhouse close to City Hall
 * There is a Western/Chinese breakfast buffet at the Golden Bay Hotel on the NE end of the International beach for about USD10. They'll expect a room number, but will seat visitors.
 * the local major grocers usually have a small international selection where one may find Dove chocolates, pasta and sauces, and pantry staples that have a long shelf life. If you look hard, some stores even carry New Zealand butter or French Brie and aged English cheddar cheese and a decent selection of biscuits/crackers. An occasional parcel of familiar can be intensely appreciated by an unadjusted western palate.

Japanese food: Haibin Lu close to the RT Market (大润发)

The famous American junk fillings such as KFC and McDonald's have infiltrated the local offerings.

Drink

 * Tomato Bar. Downtown close to Da shi jie, 大世界, with live music on the weekends, including a Cuban conga player!

 * The Walnut Alley Music Tavern. The Xiaozi mood music bar around Han Le Fang has food, such as roast chicken, mapo tofu and so on. There was music and a great atmosphere.
 * Moon Coffee Bar. It is a coffee bar on the beach with a view of the sea and sunset. It is a good choice when the weather is nice.

Sleep
There are plenty of places to choose from so shop around. The rates are posted at the front desk, usually in English, and that's the "rack" rate. You should expect a lower rate and they usually quote one. You can bargain for even lower rates, but since I don't speak Chinese, it's hard to do and the rates seemed fair anyway - about $30 for a nice room with a/c, tv, phone, and up-to-date/clean at a normal looking hotel with a nice lobby, probably a restaurant, and usually a little spa of some kind. There are some very cheap places to stay.

You need to decide first where you want to stay as Weihai has a number of areas that could suit you depending on what you are in Weihai for.

Downtown is nice if you want to be near the ferry terminals, the main parks and shopping, and have easy access to most transport.

You could stay near the bus/train station, but that's a little remote and not much around.

The last option is the beaches. You have 3 main ones to choose from with hotels ranging from almost normal to way-too-swank. Some of these are like self-contained resorts and can be isolated to themselves. The International Bathing Beach area is popular, but really any of the beaches is just fine.

Go next

 * Yantai
 * Dalian
 * Qingdao
 * Incheon (South Korea)
 * Jinan

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Weimar

Weimar is the town of Goethe and Schiller and is found in Thuringia (Thüringen) state, Germany. It is one of the all-time favourites with German school classes (or rather their teachers) because of the high density of both cultural (Goethe, Schiller) and historic (Weimar republic, a former Nazi concentration camp close by) sights. In 2020, it was home to 65,000 people.

Get in
Weimar is a small town with lots of tourists, most of whom come in on buses for day-visits. Roads can be congested in the mornings and evenings.

By train
The best and most convenient way is by train. Deutsche Bahn offers direct long-distance-train connections from Berlin, Leipzig, Erfurt and Frankfurt. Regional trains connect from Göttingen, Jena, and Gera. is about a kilometre from Goetheplatz, in the city's centre: you can

 * walk: A pleasant ten-minute stroll downhill is a good way to stretch your legs after the train-ride. Cross the square in front of the station and walk down Carl-August-Allee. Go around the right of the building at the end of this road (the Neues Museum), and continue walking in the same direction, now on Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, continue across the crossing and you soon find yourself in the city centre.
 * take a bus: lines 2, 3, 3A, 3B, and 6 will bring you to Goetheplatz within a few minutes. One-way tickets cost €1.60.

Travelers with Thüringen-Ticket and VMT-Hopper-Tickets can use this ticket on the local transport, too.

By car
Weimar is connected to the Autobahn A4.

By plane
The nearest airport is in Erfurt and has been dubbed "Erfurt - Weimar airport" for tourism purposes but so far it has attracted mostly outbound holiday charter services.

Leipzig Halle Airport is the closest airport for all intents and purposes. It is an international airport, with most major cities one stop away. from the airport take the S-Bahn to either Leipzig or Halle main-station (if you arrive in Leipzig you have to go up the escalators to change to long distance and regional trains, as the tunnel only serves S-Bahn) and change onto long-distance or regional trains there. The Sachsen-Ticket is valid for the S-Bahn as well as for all regional trains (RE and RB) in Saxony, Sachsen-Anhalt and Thüringen, so unless you are in a hurry it is probably your best option.

Otherwise you can also arrive at Frankfurt Airport and take a train from there. You may have to change trains in Erfurt, though. Flying to Frankfurt and taking the train from there is faster than connecting through Leipzig-Halle, at any rate.

By bus
Weimar also has some domestic bus lines passing through

Get around
Weimar is small and the best way to get around is by foot or by bike. The city has a public transport system but as a tourist you won't need it. At night taxis come in handy when you feel lost and they are used to catering to tourists.

See
Weimar is one of the most historic sites in Germany. It was home of Goethe and Schiller, two of the most famous German poets and writers. The first fully democratic German constitution that was enacted was passed in Weimar's national theatre, hence the name Weimar republic for the period of 1919-1933 in German history. Later Weimar became one of the centres of the Bauhaus architecture movement along with Dessau.

The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is responsible for more than 20 sights. Combinations tickets are available that provide access to multiple sights. The MuseumCard is a yearly ticket providing free access to all Klassik Stiftung Weimar sights (including special exhibitions) and costs 49€ (adults)/29€ (concessions).

Do
The best thing is to take a guided tour through the town as most buildings have a story. Either you have time or plan a tour through all buildings of interest.

Eat
The market square is the home of the centuries-old and extremely tasty Thueringer Bratwurst, which can be bought at one of the many sausage stands during the day. It is widely considered a delicacy. The area is also famous for its cakes, such as the Zupfkuchen, all widely available generally costing around €1.

There are many good restaurants in the city catering to the tourist market selling all manner of cuisine, and with the compact nature of the city you can never be far away from the food you are wanting.

Budget
All these are in the city centre:

Drink
In the Hauptbahnhof there is a snack bar where you may find an excellent iced tea.

Go next
With a direct connection (no change of trains), Göttingen can be reached in under two hours.
 * Jena is just a quarter of an hour away by car, as is Erfurt.
 * The drive to Leipzig takes less than an hour.
 * Halle, about 45 minutes away, has some great things to see. Largest city in Saxony-Anhalt, birthplace of Händel and has a few castles.

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Weimar (Texas)

Weimar is a city in the Post Oak Savannah region of Texas about half way between Houston and San Antonio.

Get in

 * I-10 exit 682.
 * US-90 runs through town as Main Street.

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Weinheim

Weinheim (also known as Weinheim an der Bergstraße in German or Weinheim (Bergstraße)) is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, approximately 15 km north of Heidelberg and 10 km northeast of Mannheim. It has about 43,000 inhabitants. Weinheim was first mentioned in 755 AD in the Lorsch Codex and mentioned as a city in 1264 AD. Weinheim is situated on the eastern slopes of the Odenwald, called the Bergstraße, one of the warmest regions in Germany.

Get in

 * DB trains (IC, RE, RB) travel from Frankfurt (35 min by IC, 40 min by RE, 60 min by RB), Darmstadt (20 min), Heidelberg (12 min by IC, 20 min by RB), and Mannheim (20 min).
 * Tram 5 of the Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV) does the loop between Heidelberg (40 min), Mannheim (35 min), and Weinheim in both directions.

Weinheim is served by the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (VRN) public transportation tariff union providing integrated fares including day passes that are available for regional trains, trams and buses from Zwingenberg (north of Weinheim) to Heidelberg and Mannheim. Prices vary by the number of zones travelled.

Google Maps shows the locations of the railway station and the tram stops.

The tram stop Weinheim Hauptbahnhof is closest to the DB railway station. Whether you arrive by train or tram, walk along Bahnhofstraße to Hauptstraße (300 metres) where there is the store Weinheim Galerie. Follow the pedestrian mall and it will lead you to the Altstadt.

Get around

 * The old town (Altstadt) is within walking distance of the railway station. This online map may help you get around Weinheim on foot.
 * If you are going farther afield, check out the VRN website for information on regional trains, trams and local buses.

Do

 * Hiking to the two Castles and Buchkligen. Odenwald forest is a nice place to go hiking. Follow the white square - signs that are painted on lampposts and trees from the Windeck castle and you will get to the Wachenburg castle. If you are still not tired after this 300m ascent on mount "Wachenberg" you can follow the white square to Buchklingen, a small village in Odenwald forests. Here you will find a pub "Grüner Baum" to chill your thirst with a Beer or Apple Wine (local specialty!). Of course you can also have a big Schnitzel. (This pub is closed from Monday to Wednesday, unless there is a holiday.)
 * The Kerwe festival taking place from Friday to Monday on the 2nd weekend in August is the annual celebration of the anniversary of the consecration of the church, but really just a party during which the Marktplatz and the surrounding Altstadt (old part of the city) is crowded, and thousands of lanterns are lit in the Schlosspark on Saturday.
 * Lake Waidsee The place to stay cool on hot summer days, also offers you a nice lawn to relax in the sun. Entrance fee: €4.00 for the whole day.
 * Wine tasting - there is no vineyard in Weinheim, only (expensive) wine shops, but there are many farmers making wine along Bergstaße (Highway B3), for instance in towns like Lützelsachsen, Großsachsen, Leuterhausen. Get off the RNV 5/5R tram at some stop on the way between Weinheim and Heidelberg. The best time for Wine is Fall during the grapes harvest, because then you can taste their "New Wine" - wine that is still in the process of fermentation and tastes really good. Don't forget to buy Strawberries, Cherries, Apples... (seasonal) and the Apple Wine.
 * Wine tasting - there is no vineyard in Weinheim, only (expensive) wine shops, but there are many farmers making wine along Bergstaße (Highway B3), for instance in towns like Lützelsachsen, Großsachsen, Leuterhausen. Get off the RNV 5/5R tram at some stop on the way between Weinheim and Heidelberg. The best time for Wine is Fall during the grapes harvest, because then you can taste their "New Wine" - wine that is still in the process of fermentation and tastes really good. Don't forget to buy Strawberries, Cherries, Apples... (seasonal) and the Apple Wine.

Buy

 * A few shops are on Bahnhofstraße, but you will find more if you follow this into the center of town and walk along the Hauptstraße (main street). In Weinheim you will mostly find rather luxury shops (jewellery, expensive shoe shops, tourist kitsch...).
 * To buy clothes and electronic devices, most Weinheim residents go to "Rhein-Neckar-Zentrum" shopping mall in Viernheim, accessible with the RNV 5 tram from Weinheim on the way to Mannheim.
 * Woinemer 'Plob' Beer. It's only available in Weinheim's pubs and supermarkets and filled in special swing-top bottles making a characteristic 'plob' sound when you open it.

Budget

 * Mr Pommy on Bahnhofstraße does Döner and half-chicken and chips meals.
 * Kebap Haus near the train station does Döner kebaps, funnily enough.
 * EGE Döner right on the bridge at main station provides a superb Döner.
 * Mc Donald's is about 300 m south of main station on Bergstraße, just across from the tram stop OEG Bahnhof.
 * Subway about 500 m west of the train station inside the Shell Gas Station following Mannheimer Straße (old B 38).

Mid-range

 * Da Peppino Italian Restaurant, very tasty pasta and salads, close to Hauptstr./Bahnhofstraße junction, take the stairs opposite of the horse statue, Karlsberg 10,
 * Pavillon on Bahnhofstraße is a Chinese restaurant with a buffet, or you can order off the menu.
 * La Cave ... in an old arch basement - just as the name tells. German and Mediterranean cuisine.
 * Vannini Ice Cream Hauptstr. 78, (close to Hauptstr./Bahnhofstraße junction, opposite of horse statue). Only self-service, no seats, but great ice cream - the lines on hot summer days aren't there without a reason.
 * Bistro-Café Frey Hauptstrasse 112 (in the pedestrian area), . Two sisters serving daily fresh, home style cooking with international flair. The place offers small warm dishes from 11:00 as well as home-made cakes, good coffee, and excellent wines from Baden and the Pfalz. It´s a special place where you cannot only have a great meal but you will also love the furniture (vintage and new), and the little flea market stuffed up with beautiful little accessories from Dutch designers. Also serves takeaway meal.
 * La Cave ... in an old arch basement - just as the name tells. German and Mediterranean cuisine.
 * Vannini Ice Cream Hauptstr. 78, (close to Hauptstr./Bahnhofstraße junction, opposite of horse statue). Only self-service, no seats, but great ice cream - the lines on hot summer days aren't there without a reason.
 * Bistro-Café Frey Hauptstrasse 112 (in the pedestrian area), . Two sisters serving daily fresh, home style cooking with international flair. The place offers small warm dishes from 11:00 as well as home-made cakes, good coffee, and excellent wines from Baden and the Pfalz. It´s a special place where you cannot only have a great meal but you will also love the furniture (vintage and new), and the little flea market stuffed up with beautiful little accessories from Dutch designers. Also serves takeaway meal.

Drink

 * The Woinemer Hausbrauerei, Friedrichstr. 23, Micro brewery with a beer garden, also serve hearty German meals. Their beer is only available in Weinheim - you can also buy it at local super markets, maybe as a souvenir.
 * Regie cocktail bar, Hauptstraße 108 (slightly down a side street just past Müller). All cocktails, baguettes and Flammkuchen are named after movies and movie stars.
 * Windeck castle In the summer, enjoy a beer or an apple cider and a spectacular view across the town and the Rhine valley in the beer garden in the ruins of castle Windeck, up the hill in the east of the town.  You'll definitely be ready for a beer after the walk up. Open Tuesdays to Sundays in fine weather from 17:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00.
 * Unicum Those wanting to drink beer and other stuff till late should go here. Hauptstraße 107, in the basement of the Italian restaurant "Stadtschenke". Open 19:00 to 02:00 (03:00 on weekends). Also serving pizza and flammkuchen.

On the Marktplatz you can find:
 * La Cave, Marktplatz 1. German and Mediterranean cuisine. Open between March to October from 10:00, otherwise from 18:00.

Go next
Other places along the Bergstraße (from south to north) are:
 * Heidelberg – Heidelberg Castle is world renowned, also the university and the picturesque and historical old town (Altstadt in German), approx. 16 km.
 * Schriesheim - Altstadt
 * Ladenburg - Altstadt
 * Heppenheim - Altstadt with many timber framed buildings, approx. 12 km.
 * Bensheim - Altstadt
 * Lorsch – the former Lorsch Abbey is a unique example of Carolingian renaissance art with its famous “Königshalle” (king’s hall) built around 800 AD.

Away from the Bergstraße:
 * Explore the Odenwald
 * Take a bus (1 hour) to Worms

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Weining

Weining is a city of over a million people in Guizhou. Weining is on the tourist circuit solely because of its proximity to Cao Hai Lake. The city and nearby country side are also home to significant populations of several minority groups, including Miao, Hui and Yi.

Get around
Taxi meters are obsolete in Weining. The typical fare is ¥5 within town. Fares from further away typically range from ¥10-15 depending on the distance traveled and the number of passengers.

See

 * Over 170 species of birds have been sighted at Cao Hai Lake. It's most famous as a wintering ground for the Black-necked crane.  Wintering birds begin to arrive in late October.  Narrow boats paddled by local farmers can be hired near the lake's main entrance.  Rates are standard and posted, beginning at ¥120/hour.  The Preserve police enforce those rates, but tourists may have trouble securing the posted rate.   One hour on the boat gives you enough time to wend your way through the marsh grass out into the center of the lake.

Do

 * The oldest and quaintest part of town is near the junction of Zhongshan, Jiefang and Jian West Roads. There's some nice old architecture and stores selling items from seeds and farming implements to baked goods and clothes.

Buy
Market days occur on days that end with 3, 6 or 9. There is no central market. Rather, farmers pour into the city and set up in a handful of areas.

Otherwise, there are three main fruit and vegetable markets in town, the largest near Caiyuan Lu and the mosque, one on the eastern edge of town off of Minheng Lu.

Eat
There are a handful of good restaurants and noodle places down the street from the main entrance to the lake.

Weining is also known for its excellent cured ham.

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Weirton

Weirton is a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. This city is built on the steel industry which you can find along the Ohio River and is origin location of Weirton Steel.

Areas of Weirton may also be recognised for their role as a filming location for the movie Super 8.

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Weishan

Weishan is a city in Yunnan, China. It is a nice city with laid-back atmosphere and lovely old pedestrian street, 2 hours bus ride from Xiaguan south-west bus station.

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Weizhou

Weizhou (涠洲岛 Wéizhōu Dǎo) is China's biggest and youngest volcanic island. It lies 39 km south of Beihai city in the Gulf of Tonkin, an arm of the South China Sea. With about 6 km from north to south and 5 km from east to west, the island covers a land area of about 25 km².

Understand
Weizhou Island is as national park. The admission fee is ¥120 (¥65 in winter's off-season) and must be paid while entering the island at the harbour (Xijiao Matou). The entrance ticket covers the whole island and is valid for the entire stay.

Formed by volcanic eruptions about 7,000 years ago Weizhou Island has a unique geological and geomorphologic landscape. The sea around Weizhou is rich in corals and other aquatic animals. Its subtropical monsoon climate with an average annual temperature of 22.6°C and an annual average rainfall of about 1380mm causes moderate summers and mild winters.

Except for Chinese national holidays, Weizhou Island is not heavily touristed. Chinese tourists come here on daily trips and over weekends, but rarely stay longer. The island offers various scenic spots, a Gothic-style catholic cathedral, good and inexpensive seafood and wide beautiful beaches. It is ideal for relaxing and having a rest. Even the nightlife on Weizhou is less revelry than having a good time in one of its bars located in South Bay (NanWan) or a nice BBQ while enjoying the summer breeze from the sea.

If you travel with foreign bank cards, bring enough cash for your entire stay on the island. The only ATM on the island (in NanWan) will accept Chinese bank cards only and the local bank branch does not exchange foreign money either.

When planning a trip to Weizhou the weather forecast should be checked in advance. During heavy sea Weizhou Island can neither be reached nor left due to no ferries driving.

English is not widespread on Weizhou. As English is a school subject younger local people and children will be pleased to have a little English chat with foreign visitors. The dialect on Weizhou differs greatly from northern China's Mandarin. However, there are quite a lot of people who speak Mandarin, too.

Get in
Ferries to Weizhou depart daily from Beihai International Passenger Terminal (北海国际客运港) scheduled at 08:30, 12:00 and 15:30, and take between 60 and 90 min. First class ¥180/trip. Second class ¥150/trip. In tourist season there may be more ferries, and during heavy sea, none. Check local sources for an updated schedule. The ticket counter closes 15 minutes before departure, and due to possible lengthy ticket queues it is advisable to arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Get around
The island has an impressive fleet of motor tricycles (¥5-30 per trip, ¥100 to hire for the day). The tricycle drivers rarely speak English. For exploring the island on one's own, motor scooters (¥120/day) and e-bikes (¥80/day) can be rented as well, whereas bicycles can no more be rented on the island, despite some neat bike tracks at the newly constructed island ring road. The deposit for renting is between ¥200 and ¥300. The renting prices may rise during Chinese national holidays.

Buy
Weizhou Island offers a wide range of seafood, cheap and sweet little bananas and adornment made of shells and pearls. The biggest food, fruits and seafood market is located in Weizhou's South Bay (NanWan). A smaller market is located in Shengtang Village in front of the Catholic Cathedral. Small shops spread all around the island offer snacks, beverages and Chinese convenience products.

Eat
Smaller eateries and bigger restaurants are scattered all over the island. Weizhou is famous for its good and cheap seafood and its bananas. Seafood can be bought at South Bay's seafood market. Local eateries will prepare it for about ¥15-20 a dish. Other restaurants have their own selection of living sea animals that can be chosen by their guests and will be prepared in time. The seafood prices vary depending on the rareness of the seafood, the catch of the day and the weather conditions. Cheap (seafood) BBQ is available in daytime at West Beach (Shiluokou) and in the late evening at the dockside of South Bay's seafood market. Groups can also book goat BBQ.

Drink
In daytime, cold beverages are available in small shops all over the island. The most bars on Weizhou are located in its South Bay.

Sleep

 * As in other places in China, websites and apps like ctrip list accommodation for Weizhou.
 * Hotels and smaller guest houses are scattered all over the island, but the majority are at the South Bay and the village near the Shiluodi Beach, where you also find restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

Connect
Lodgings with Wi-Fi internet access are becoming increasingly prevalent on the island, so it shouldn't be hard to find one to stay at if you wish to stay connected during your trip.

Go next
Ferries from Weizhou to Beihai leave daily from the harbour (西角码头 Xījiǎo Mǎtóu) at 10:15, 14:30, 17:15. Tickets can be purchased up to one day in advance, check the local schedule for updated times. First class ¥180/trip. Second class ¥150/trip. In tourist season may be more ferries, during heavy sea none.

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Welch (West Virginia)

Welch is a town of 1,600 people (as of 2019) in West Virginia, and the county seat of McDowell County. Incorporated in 1894, it was named for Confederate captain Isaiah A. Welch, who founded the city and was a leader in the area's coal development. Historically, Welch was a prosperous coal town, but the community fell on severely hard times when the coal boom of the early 20th century came to an end. The area still suffers from regular flooding, which has kept the economy depressed.

These days, the area has become well-known for its connection to author Homer Hickam Jr, a native of nearby Coalwood, whose 1998 autobiographical book Rocket Boys: A Memoir was adapted as the 1999 film October Sky.

Get in
Welch is located on US-52 between Williamson in the west and Bluefield in the east.

See

 * Many abandoned tipples, which were used to transport coal and slate to dump sites, can be seen throughout the county.
 * The interestingly-named town of War, a mining community on WV-16. Homer Hickam's 1960 science fair award was on display in Big Creek High School, which unfortunately was demolished after catching fire in 2015.
 * The interestingly-named town of War, a mining community on WV-16. Homer Hickam's 1960 science fair award was on display in Big Creek High School, which unfortunately was demolished after catching fire in 2015.

Events

 * Autumn Harvest Festival. Live entertainment, fairground rides, food booths.
 * October Sky Festival, in Coalwood. Held annually in early October. Book signings by Homer Hickam and the Rocket Boys, representatives from NASA and Space Camp USA, rocket shootings, parade, speeches, live entertainment, food and souvenir booths.

Buy

 * If you want a local souvenir, the Coalwood Community United Methodist Church has published a cookbook entitled Cooking the Coalwood Way with favorite regional recipes.
 * As McDowell County is the heart of West Virginia's coal-mining territory, coal sculptures are also a popular local souvenir.

Eat

 * Friendly Mart Diner, in Panther, +1 304-938-3031. Try the slaw-topped hot dogs and french fries.

Motels

 * Big Four Motel, in Big Four, 304-585-7313.
 * Count Gilu Motel, Vocational School Road, 304-436-3041.

Go next

 * Bluefield is about 1 hour southeast on US-52.
 * Williamson is a little over 1.5 hours northwest on US-52.
 * Pineville is less than 30 minutes north on WV-16

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Weligama

Weligama is a city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

Get in
Weligama is 16 km from Matara, 27 km from Galle, 136 km from Ratnapura and 146 km from Colombo.

By bus
Buses running around the coast pass along the Colombo to Matara Road every 20 minutes or more frequently, 24 hours per day.

By train
Under construction. There will be a stop on the Colombo to Matara line. See Colombo Fort Train Station departure times.

By tuk tuk
More expensive than buses but take you door to door. Rs 700 from Midigama to Galle (although the Tuk Tuk owners will start at Rs 1500 - R2000 before being bargained down to 700), Rs 150-200 to Weligama.

By bus
Cheap and easy way to get around the main features but is restricted to the main roads. They pass along the road every 10-20 minutes and are a good alternative for the budget traveler as the cost is only Rs 50 to Galle and Rs 40 to Matara.

Do
Surf: Multiple surf breaks within walking distance along the coast. Lazy lefts – popular left hand reef break with easy take off and long walls great for mid range surfers. Ram's – A frame reef break with steep take off and hollow sections on both right and left, beware shallow reef. Renting a board costs Rs 400 per hour or Rs 1500 for a day (as of 2019). Surf lessons cost about 2500, but you might be able to get it for cheaper if you're a good haggler.

Beach: It is possible to swim and snorkel but do note there can be a lot of surfers in the water during high season, specially beginners. The current can be quite strong and unpredictable so swim with caution. Jungle Beach (about 3 km from Weligama centre towards Midigama) is a nice hidden beach where you often are alone. A tuktuk to here should cost you Rs 150.

Eat
Local guest houses provide good local foods and limited drink (beer and soft drink) for reasonable prices.

Sleep
Kasuma's Lazy left guesthouse: located in the middle of Midigama beach. Lazy lefts offers cheap, clean and friendly accommodation catering for travelers keen to enjoy the surf and beautiful beach that runs directly in front of the guesthouse. Rs 700 per night includes private room with attached bathroom right on the beach. Has good food and drink available on site, surfboards for hire, internet access and friendly staff.

Raja's Guest Home: Located a minute from the beach and a 10-minute walk from the main surf spot, at the edge of Weligama centre. The owner Raja will do anything to help out his guests and he is famous in surfer circles throughout the world. He is also a great cook (which he isn't shy bragging about) and you can get an affordable meal here. Don't miss the Egg Hopper and Banana Pancake for breakfast! Rooms are very limited and often booked up during high season so make sure to book ahead, they're on Hostelworld. Singles are Rs 1000 and doubles Rs 1500 (Nov 2015).

Go next

 * Matara

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Welland

 Welland is a city of 56,000 people (2021) in the Niagara Region of Ontario Canada. The city is centred on the Old Welland Canal which splits the city into a Northwestern section and a Southeastern section. The Eastern section is primarily older, having been the original settlement for the diggers of the Welland Canal. As the town grew it expanded Northwest and is now almost completely urbanized in this area.

History
The city was settled in 1788 by the United Empire Loyalists, who were refugees from the United States. On 19 October 1814, Canadian forces led by George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale, met an American raiding party, numbering approximately nine hundred, near the eastern edge of the present community during the Battle of Cook's Mills. After an intense skirmish, the Americans retreated to Buffalo, New York. Cook's Mills was the second to last engagement of the War of 1812 on Canadian soil.

The Welland Canal has been involved in the area's history since the First Welland Canal was extended to reach Lake Erie in 1833. A wooden aqueduct was built to carry the Welland Canal over the Welland River at what is now downtown Welland, and the area became known as simply Aqueduct. A lock to cross from the canal to the river and vice versa was also built. A small shantytown soon developed around the facility, providing essential services in what was a convenient stop-over location.

The growing town was later named Merrittsville, after William Hamilton Merritt, the initiator of the Welland Canal project. This name is still reflected in the name of the Merrittville Highway (Niagara Road 50), which served as the primary north-south route in central Niagara before the construction of Highway 406. Welland gained its present name when it was incorporated on 25 July 1858. It became a city in 1917.

In addition to the presence of the canal, one of the few railway crossings across the canal was near Welland. The two factors contributed to the development of heavy industry in Welland. The Plymouth Cordage Company was the first major industrial company to open a plant in Welland in 1906. By the 1930s, Welland was an important industry location in the region and was developing rapidly.

In the 1960s, the city was starting to outgrow the canal passing through its core. The Welland By-Pass project, started in 1967 and finished in 1973, provided a new, shorter alignment for the Welland Canal by removing it from downtown Welland to the city's outskirts. With the completion of the bypass, Welland's east end (and the former town of Crowland) became a virtual human-made island between the new and old canal channels.

This was viewed with enthusiasm as the canal's constant traffic was interfering heavily with transportation within the city. The canal's old alignment was renamed the Welland Recreational Waterway with the purpose of developing several recreational facilities and tourist attractions along its shores. The plans called for fishing platforms, water slides, boat rental points, as well as marine and rail historical exhibits.

The effects of the canal relocation were compounded by the gradual, but steady move of industry out of Welland as a trend for global manufacturing was developing. As a result, there was much deterioration in downtown Welland in the years immediately after the project. Many businesses relocated to the city's north end, where a retail hub was being developed in and around the Seaway Mall.

Visitor Information

 * City of Welland Tourism

By car
From St. Catharines take Highway 406 south. The 406 passes through Thorold before ending in Welland. The North end of Welland can be accessed from the Merritt Rd. exit. The Seaway Mall and other large stores and restaurants can be accessed from the Woodlawn Rd. exit. The Southeastern part of Welland and the downtown core can be accessed from Main St. where Highway 406 ends in a roundabout.

Get around

Taxis are also available but it is recommended that you travel by car. Park lands neighbour the canals and river and contain a continuous trail that runs the length of the city. This makes biking a convenient method to travel North-South in the city.

Biking or rollerblading along the canal trails is a good, safe way of connecting to the cities to the north and south, avoiding practically all car traffic.

See

 * Welland Canal. Hard to miss! Once the largest industrial project in the world and still operating today it facilitated the opening of the Upper Great Lakes to the Atlantic and thereby imperial Britain. A monument to the hundreds of workers who died in its construction can be found just outside the downtown core.
 * Merritt Island is in the center of the town and is a 3 km long island that runs between the Old Welland Canal and the Welland River. Recreational trails and parks run the extent of it.  The only car entrance is from the southern edge behind the court house.  Near the parking lot there is a playground for children, and in the summer you can rent paddle boats and canoes for use along the river.  The Niagara Food Festival is held in this park in the fall.
 * Welland is known for its murals. Around town you can find varied sizes and genres of the wall paintings.

Do

 * The village of Port Robinson is divided by the current Welland Canal. Either side is a good location to watch for ships traversing the canal. The canal is operational from late March to Christmas every year.

Eat
There are many chain restaurants around Welland, and Niagara Street is home to many of those chain restaurants including A&W, Boston Pizza, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Harvey's, Little Caesars Pizza, McDonald's, Mr. Sub, Pita Pit, Pizza Hut, Popeyes, Subway, Swiss Chalet, Tim Hortons (two locations), and Wendy's.

Go next

 * Hamilton — the Niagara Peninsula's largest city, and the "City of Waterfalls".
 * Niagara Falls — 30 minutes to the east.
 * Niagara-on-the-Lake — a quaint, historic town with great little shops, restaurants, wineries, and (in the summer) the Shaw Theatre Festival.
 * Port Colborne — at the south end of the canal, on Lake Erie.
 * Fort Erie — to the south-east, across the Niagara River from Buffalo.
 * St. Catharines — follow the Welland Canal to Lake Ontario.

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Wellesley

Wellesley is a city in Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. It is a wealthy suburb and home to Wellesley College, Babson College and Mass Bay Community College. Wellesley includes the villages of Babson Park and Wellesley Hills.

By plane

 * Logan International Airport.

From Logan you can take the Airporter, Phone: +1 781-899-6161, toll free: +1-877-899-6161, reservations@theairporter.com,. A shuttle service that will pick you up at Logan and take you directly to Wellesley. About $35 per person.

By car
Wellesley is at the junction of Interstate 95 and Route 9. Route 16 also passes through town.

Taxi

 * Veteran Taxi, Phone: +1 781-235-1600.
 * Sun Taxi, Phone: +1-800-SUN-TAXI.
 * Newton Yellow Cab, Phone: +1 617-332-7700.

By train

 * AMTRAK to Boston's South Station, then take MBTA's Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line, to Wellesley Square.

Get around
Wellesley is a small town, and all points of interest are accessible from Main St. on foot.

Go next
Boston has many sights and activities. Cape Cod is a little over an hour away.

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Wellfleet

Wellfleet is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod and includes the village of South Wellfleet. Its name is believed to be derived from "whale fleet". A quaint rural feel exists to Wellfleet. Over 60% of the land area is protected by the Cape Cod National Seashore, which has its headquarters here, and also by the 1,100-acre (4.45-km²) Massachusetts Audubon Society Wildlife Sanctuary. Wellfleet is blessed with a number of spring-fed freshwater "kettle ponds" that resulted from glacier activity. Its beautiful, working harbor is near the town center, making for a delightful walk in a nautical atmosphere complete with good dining, shopping and photographic opportunities. Gone are the days of a great whaling and fishing fleet, but Wellfleet retains its reputation for great tasting shellfish, particularly "Wellfleet Oysters".

By car
Wellfleet is about 50–55 minutes from the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne via Route 6.

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

Get around
Route 6 is the main highway. Bordering towns are Truro to the north and Eastham to the south.

See

 * [[Image:WellfleetHarbor.jpg|thumb|300px|Wellfleet harbor]]

Do

 * Hours: Nature Center: June-Oct 12: Open every day, 8:30AM-5PM; Oct 13-May 31 Tu-Su 8:30AM-5PM
 * Trails: Open every day, 8AM-dusk. Enjoy a naturalist-led bird walk here or listen to an evening lecture. They conduct tours and cruises inside and outside of Wellfleet. Admission: $5/$3.
 * Trails: Open every day, 8AM-dusk. Enjoy a naturalist-led bird walk here or listen to an evening lecture. They conduct tours and cruises inside and outside of Wellfleet. Admission: $5/$3.

Beaches
Town parking permits (TPP) required 3rd Saturday in June to 1st Monday in September (Labor Day). Non-resident: week $60, 2 week $120, season $200.

Ocean side (All off Route 6 to roads shown) All excellent beaches. Bay side (Town parking permit required at all except Mayo) Freshwater (Town parking permit required at all)
 * Marconi (National Seashore), Marconi Landing Rd, lifeguard, restrooms, Location of Marconi's first wireless communication from America to Europe.
 * Maguire Landing Lecounts Hollow Rd., (Town), TPP, lifeguard, restrooms
 * White Crest, TPP or $15, lifeguard, restrooms, food
 * Newcomb Hollow, Gross Hill Rd. to Ocean View Dr., lifeguard, restrooms, food
 * Newcomb Hollow, Gross Hill Rd. to Ocean View Dr., lifeguard, restrooms, food
 * Mayo Beach, Commercial St. off Rt. 6, free parking, rest rooms, handicapped accessible.
 * Duck Harbor, Take Chequesset Neck Rd. to Duck Harbor Rd., rest rooms.
 * Indian Neck, Off Pilgrim Spring Rd., rest rooms.
 * Powers Landing, From Main St. take Chequesset Neck Rd, No facilities.
 * Burton Baker Beach, No facilities.
 * Great Pond, Rt. 6 to Off Cahoon Hollow Rd., rest rooms.
 * Duck Pond, rest rooms.
 * Great Pond, Rt. 6 to Off Cahoon Hollow Rd., rest rooms.
 * Duck Pond, rest rooms.

Art galleries

 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.
 * Sandpiper Gallery, Commercial St., +1 508-349-9500.

Eat

 * The Wicked Oyster, Main St., +1 508-349-3455.
 * The Lighthouse Restaurant, Main St., +1 508-349-3681. Breakfast? It's the blueberry muffins.
 * The Wellfleet Beachcomber, Cahoon Hollow Beach, +1 508-349-6055. Quite possibly the best bar on Cape Cod.
 * PJ's Family Restaurant, Route 6, +1 508-349-2126.
 * Moby Dick's Restaurant, Route 6 (Across from Gulf Pond Rd), +1 508-349-9795. Open Early May - Columbus Day 11:30AM-10PM, Basic. Seafood, lobsters, burgers.
 * Box Lunch, Briar Lane, a wide range of sandwich wraps +1 508-349-2178.
 * Catch of the Day, 975 Route 6, South Wellfleet. +1 508-349-9090 Zagat Rated
 * Box Lunch, Briar Lane, a wide range of sandwich wraps +1 508-349-2178.
 * Catch of the Day, 975 Route 6, South Wellfleet. +1 508-349-9090 Zagat Rated
 * Box Lunch, Briar Lane, a wide range of sandwich wraps +1 508-349-2178.
 * Catch of the Day, 975 Route 6, South Wellfleet. +1 508-349-9090 Zagat Rated
 * Catch of the Day, 975 Route 6, South Wellfleet. +1 508-349-9090 Zagat Rated

Drink

 * The Wicked Oyster, Main St., +1 508-349-3455.

Go next
Traffic is heavy on summer weekends. If leaving on Sunday, try to avoid leaving between noon and 6PM.

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Wellfleet (Nebraska)

Wellfleet is a small town in rural Lincoln County Nebraska.

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Wellingborough

Wellingborough is a market town and borough in Northamptonshire, England, situated some 11 miles (18 km) from the county town of Northampton. The town is situated on the north side of the River Nene (pronounced Nenn in these parts), most of the older town is sited on the flanks of the hills above the river's current flood plain. Due to frequent flooding by the River Nene, the town was mostly built above the current level of the flood plain.

Originally named "Wendelingburgh", the town was founded in the early 6th century Saxon period by a Saxon leader called Waendel and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name of "Wendelburie". The town was granted a royal market charter in 1201, by King John of England.

The town is twinned with Niort in France, and with Wittlich in Germany.

By train
has services running from the north of England to the south of England running around the clock. If coming from London St Pancras, it's best to catch a fast train going to Nottingham or Derby which will make a stop at Wellingborough every half hour.

By car
Due to its location in the center of England, it's simple and easy to get to Wellingborough by car coming from anywhere in England. The A509 northbound motorway is the easiest route from the south. The A509 southbound motorway is the easiest route from the north. The other main road leading into the town is the A45.

By plane
The town does not have an airport, however it is easy to fly into one of London, Birmingham or Luton airport and subsequently get a train to Wellingborough.

title: Wellingborough