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East Peoria

East Peoria is a city in Western Illinois. It is a suburb of Peoria tied closely to Caterpillar Inc. and has a growing population of about 23,000.

Understand
East Peoria is south of Washington and Germantown Hills, and north of Creve Coeur and Pekin. It has been a central location in Peoria's metropolitan area. Growing from a small coal town in the early 1900s to a booming suburb, East Peoria continues to attract shoppers and tourists.

Get in
The nearby General Wayne A. Downing International Airport serves as the region's main airport. Interstates 74 and 474 converge in Peoria, and Interstate 155 ends in nearby Morton, Illinois.

Get around
CityLink is the area's main transport system. Traffic is typically low except near the construction site of the new Downtown project.

See
The city offers many attractions for visitors. Eastside Centre is one of the largest sports centers in Illinois, and hosts many State events for junior high and high school. During the winter, the Festival of Lights is a major attraction, drawing in crowds from all over the state. It includes a parade with many floats covered in Christmas lights.

Do

 * Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd. Casino with restaurants, hotel, and a riverboat. +1 309-699-7711

Buy

 * The Levee District, 400 West Washington Street, is a shopping area with box stores and restaurants.
 * Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Shops Dr. The store sits on the bank of the Illinois River. +1 309-427-3400

Eat
East Peoria has many great places to eat great food. The Twisty Treat Ice Cream parlor is one of the best ice cream places in Peoria. Some of the local favorites for food are Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, Avanti's Italian Restaurant, and Carl's Bakery. Carl's Bakery can be seen by the big red chicken. Jonah's Seafood House has an oyster bar and a bakery and a market. The Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino has at least two restaurants, and there is a restaurant in the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Sleep

 * Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Conference Center Dr. Swimming pool, hot tub, restaurant, atrium, with a location alongside the river. +1 309-694-0200

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Eastpoint

Eastpoint is a city in the Forgotten Coast region of Florida.

Get in
You can reach Eastpoint from US Highway 98. It is about 20 miles West of Carrabelle and 7 miles East of Apalachicola. St George Island is accessed from Eastpoint via Island Drive. You can also approach Eastpoint from State Road 65 from Interstate 10 through the Apalachicola National Forest.

Get around
Driving or walking is the best way to get around.

Do
Watch the oyster boats come in on the waterfront with their oysters.

Buy
Fresh seafood from the aforementioned oyster boats - the fishermen will even put it on ice for you.

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East Point

East Point is southwest of the neighborhoods of Atlanta in the city's Metro Area. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,595. The city is named for being at the opposite end of the former Atlanta & West Point Railroad from West Point, Georgia.

East Point is home to R&B and hip hop groups such as TLC, OutKast, Coolbreeze, Organized Noize, and Goodie Mob. It is also the home of Teddy Geiger and author and film critic Alonso Duralde. A growing fine arts community includes artists: Bjay Allen, Marc Villanueva, Su Abbott, and Alli Royce Sobel.

A portion of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is located in East Point. The National Archives regional repository for data collected from the U.S. Census was originally located in East Point until it was moved to a new facility in the nearby city of Morrow.

By car
East Point is easily accessed by Interstate Highway 85, 285.

By bus
MARTA, +1 404-848-5000,. For both bus and train. It is the second stop from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on all northbound MARTA trains.

Get around
Getting around downtown East Point is as simple as exiting the train station and venturing across Main Street. The wider residential developments are better accessed by car although there are considerable MARTA bus routes through the city.

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Eastport

There is more than one place called Eastport:

Canada

 * Eastport (Canada) - A town in the Canadian provence of Newfoundland and Labrador.

United States of America

 * Eastport (Maine) - A town in Maine.

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Eastport (Newfoundland)

Eastport is a long-popular Newfoundland vacation destination on the Eastport Peninsula. It is on the north-western border of Terra Nova National Park and is famed for its sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and traditional Newfoundland outport heritage. It has about 500 residents (2016).

Understand
Originally known as Salvage Bay, Salvage New, and Brighton, it eventually became known as Eastport due to it being on the east side of Salvage Bay. In the early 1960s, under the resettlement program, several families from Flat Island and Coward’s Island moved to Eastport. They brought with them their unique culture which added a new and interesting dimension to the community. Today, that friendly unique culture can be seen throughout Eastport whenever you stop for a ‘yarn’ with residents.

Eastport is the service centre for the Eastport Peninsula. Here you will find grocery stores, restaurants, accommodations, and service stations (as well as lots to do!).

Get in
Eastport is 285 km from St. John's, which has the nearest major airport, and 85 km from Gander, which has a small airport.

Do

 * The Old Trails network: see Eastport Peninsula.

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Eastport (Maine)

Eastport a town in the Down East region of Maine on Moose Island at the junction of Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays. A causeway on Route 190 connects the island to the mainland.

By car
Take US Route 1 into Perry and turn onto the start of Route 190. Driving speeds along this route are frequently monitored, so it is best to strictly observe the speed limit while passing through Passamaquoddy tribal lands. Along Route 190, you will drive along a causeway to Moose Island and pass through the town of Quoddy before reaching Eastport. Washington street is a common turn-off point which leads to the north end of Water street's commercial section, or follow Route 190 to its end in southern Eastport.

By plane
Air travel to Eastport is difficult. While there is a municipal airport, major commercial airlines do not fly there and will only go as far as Bangor. Personal aircraft or chartered flights may be able to get closer.

Get around
The area is walkable and relatively flat. Most shops and restaurants located on a quarter-mile stretch of Water Street providing easy access.

Go next

 * Lubec, a short boat trip, or an hour drive around the bay
 * Calais, a border town about an hour north along Route 1.

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Eastport Peninsula

The Eastport Peninsula has long been a popular vacation destination in Newfoundland. It offers many affordable accommodations and is a great launching point for exploring Terra Nova National Park. The peninsula's excellent beaches, fishing villages and active arts community are also attractions for many visitors.

Cities

 * It began as two settlements -- Squid Tickle and Hollett's Cove. Features a prominent church, easily visible from the whole community.  It is the headquarters of an archeological dig and the ferry departure site for St. Brendan's.
 * the hub of the peninsula, is widely known for its white sandy beaches and arable soils. Its beaches and pleasant maritime vistas make it a popular destination for holiday makers and retirees.
 * A pretty seaside village built around three inlets on Newman Sound -- Upper Cove, Little Sandy Cove and Powells Cove. Named for the infamous pirate Peter Easton, the name "Happy Adventure" supposedly resulted from a successful outing of seeking and receiving shelter in the community’s harbour.
 * This charming little community is named for the Queen’s palace Sandringham House. As you enter Sandringham, you will find Chuff’s Bight lookout and just down the road is the beautiful little area known as Chuff’s Bight Park. There is a nice beach area.
 * Once known as "Silver Buckle", this lovely community was thought to be named after a pirate who had buried his treasure in the area. The pirate reportedly left the treasure with two men standing on guard whom he shot upon his return. It is said that after collecting his treasure, the pirate sailed away from the cove and crashed his ship on the rocks and drowned. Sandy Cove is best known for its most prominent feature -- a long sandy beach.
 * sits on barren rocky headland near good fishing grounds and the migration routes of harp seals. The village is built around a rugged but protected harbour that has drawn tourists and artists for generations.  Salvage was named one of "Canada's 10 prettiest towns" by Harrowsmith Country Life magazine. The oldest community on the Road to the Beaches, Salvage was permanently settled in the early 1800s by European settlers.  As a picturesque community nestled amongst the rocks shaped by glaciers, Salvage provides breathtaking scenery for the photographer. Numerous fishing stages dot the sheltered shoreline, creating one of the best examples of Newfoundland’s fishing villages.
 * Small fishing village. Once known as Damnable Bay (pronounced "Damn the Bell").  It is said that a pirate vessel, hoping to avoid the British man-o-war, took shelter in the intricate, shallow harbour. Because the entrance to the harbour is hard to find, it seemed to be the perfect place to hide. However, because the harbour is so small it made raising the sails to sail out a difficult task. It is said that while the British ship was searching around outside the harbour, a crew member on the secluded pirate ship accidentally struck the watch bell, thereby alerting the British of their location. As the story goes, before the crew was captured, someone on the ship uttered "Damn the Bell" resulting in a name that is still used today by some of the older residents.

Other destinations

 * — where sheltered Atlantic fjords stretch inland to touch the boreal landscape

Understand
The Eastport Peninsula is a small extension of land into the central part of Bonavista Bay. The peninsula is adjacent to Terra Nova National Park and contains seven small outport villages: Eastport, Happy Adventure, Sandy Cove, Salvage, St. Chad's, Burnside and Sandringham. Fishing, farming and tourism are the backbone of the local economy.

Work in the region traditionally focused on the abundant natural resources. Inshore fishing, farming, and logging were still the chief source of employment for most of the inhabitants well into the 20th century. The lumber industry, however, faded away with the development of Terra Nova National Park in the 1950s. Happy Adventure is still a site of an operational fishplant (2017).

Eastport Peninsula has become one of Newfoundland's most popular tourist destinations. The Eastport Peninsula is part of the Road to The Beaches tourism region.

By boat
Marine Atlantic ferry service runs from North Sydney to Port aux Basques (on the west coast of the island) throughout the year, and to Argentia (about 90 km from St. John's) during the summer.

By car

 * Driving from the ferry at Port aux Basques, take the Trans-Canada Highway east 650 km to Hwy 310 and the Eastport Peninsula. Hwy 310 exits the highway at the western entrance to Terra Nova National Park.
 * Driving from the ferry at Argentia, take Hwy 100, Hwy 101, Hwy 202, and the TransCanada Highway and Hwy 310 the 230 km to the Eastport Peninsula. Hwy 310 exits the highway at the western exit of Terra Nova National Park.
 * Driving from St. John's, take the Trans-Canada Highway west 280 km to Route 310 and the Eastport Peninsula.

By plane

 * Gander International Airport, Gander
 * St John's International Airport, St. John's

By bus
DRL Coachlines operates a daily bus departing from St. John's and Port Aux Basques that stops at the Eastport Junction on the Trans-Canada Highway. You will have to arrange travel from the bus stop at the junction.

See

 * The Long Chute Lookout, en route to Burnside. This wooden platform offers a panoramic view of Burnside and the surrounding seascape. It is a short walk from the road on a well-worn walking trail.

Art & culture

 * The Veteran's Gallery, Eastport
 * Pinsent's Studio and Gallery, Church Street, Eastport
 * Concerts and plays (throughout the summer) at the Beaches Heritage Centre Theatre, Eastport.

Architecture

 * St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Salvage -- A wooden church built in 1859.
 * Holy Cross Church, Eastport -- A wooden church built in 1890.
 * Traditional Newfoundland saltbox houses
 * Red ochre-coloured fishing stages built on stilts above the ocean.

History

 * Salvage Fisherman's Museum and craft store, Salvage -- learn about the life of a Newfoundland fisherman. It was once the home of the Heffern family, and has been converted to display artifacts from as early as the early 1600s.
 * Burnside Archeological Dig, Burnside -- learn about the Maritime Archaic, Paleo-Eskimo and Beothuck Indians and see the ancient tools they left behind in the Eastport area.

Terra Nova National Park
The communities of the Eastport Peninsula border on Terra Nova National Park making the Eastport area an ideal base from which to explore the park. In Terra Nova you'll find: hiking, swimming, canoe rentals (Sandy Pond), golf, sea kayaking, etc.

Amusement parks

 * Family Funland, Eastport -- Storybook village with boat rides, mini-golf, surf bike and petting farm.
 * Splash n Putt, Eastport Junction -- Waterslide, pools, mini-golf, bumper cars, bumper boats and go-carts.

Hiking

 * Sandy Cove Head Trail for spectacular views of Terra Nova National Park, Newman Sound and Bonavista Bay. There is a trail from the beach’s parking lot up to Sandy Cove Head. At the summit, you are treated to a spectacular panoramic view, and there is a telescope. There is a 9-km corridor of trails from Sandy Cove to Salvage which can be accessed from the parking lot of Crooked Tree Park. The Old Trails provide gentle hiking for the less experienced and strenuous hiking for the more seasoned individuals. These trails provide excellent site seeing opportunities with magnificent virgin forest, waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
 * Swimming Area residents and tourists enjoy fresh water swimming at Crooked Tree Park. Change rooms are provided as well as a picnic and play area and cook shelter.
 * Old Trails Network between Sandy Cove and Salvage. These paths and cart trails once linked families in Salvage with those who settled in the early coastal communities of Newman Sound. 8 trails form a 12-km hiking corridor along the Eastport Peninsula from Sandy Cove to Salvage. Today the Old Trails are used to explore their marshes teeming with wild flowers, oceanic barrens, numerous streams and ponds, patches of boreal woods and the great vistas of Newman Sound and Bonavista Bay. There are picnic tables, benches and board walks over wet spots and streams. The Sandy Cove Entrance to the Old Trails is in Crooked Tree Park on the Ridge Trail that leads to a picnic site and volcanic dyke before it climbs up to the hills and ponds overlooking Newmand Sound. The Salvage Entrance starts behind the Fisherman's Museum and is a demanding hike up to the Big Shute and along the Peninsula to Sandy Cove. An easier entrance is near playground in the main harbour, and winds its way up the Meshes to the Big Shute.
 * Salvage Trails, fantastic hiking trails

Swimming

 * Crooked Tree Park, Sandy Cove -- fresh water swimming available in this municipal park.

Festivals & events

 * SeaFest, Eastport -- A beach celebration with concerts, games of chance and fireworks. Usually held the first weekend in August.

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East Rochester

East Rochester is a village in suburban Rochester, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. While it's often overshadowed by the more picturesque villages around Rochester, it's a tight-knit community with few big chains and a lot of little gems waiting to be discovered.

Get in
Despite the prominent presence of the train tracks through the village, no train stops here any more. You'll need a car if you're going to visit East Rochester.

The most convenient access from the southeast and northwest is Interstate 490. Eastbound, take exit 24 for Commercial Street. Westbound there is no exit 24; take exit 25 and cross 31F to get to Commercial Street. Either way, you'll find yourself on East Rochester's main commercial strip.

From the southwest, State Route 153 comes from Pittsford, going through the western portion of East Rochester toward western Penfield. From the east, State Route 31F is the best option; it forms the southern border of the village. From the northeast, Five Mile Line Road (perhaps via State Route 441) intersects with Linden Avenue, which runs through the northernmost part of the village.

Get around
East Rochester can be very difficult to get around by car. The CSX train tracks divide the village, resulting in a lot of dead ends as only two roads actually cross the tracks: Washington Street (State Route 153) and Lincoln Road. You'll need to make your way to one or the other if you need to get across. Just to make things more interesting, the main drag, Commercial Street, is discontinuous; West Commercial ends at Main Street, only to pick up again as East Commercial on the other side of a business complex.

In short, navigation is a pain if you don't have a route mapped out in advance. Make sure you have a good map.

Eat
East Rochester is sometimes considered the Rochester area's "Little Italy", with over half the residents having some Italian ancestry. As such, there are a couple of very good Italian restaurants in town.

Drink
While East Rochester isn't necessarily known as a destination for nightlife, West Commercial can get a little lively during the evenings, thanks to Lemoncello's jazz lounge. It's still one of the very few suburban places you can find live music every night.

Sleep
There are no hotels, as such, in East Rochester, although there is one just north of the village and several others in surrounding areas.

Go next
Fairport is just a short trip down Route 31F, as is Pittsford (New York) along Route 153. Penfield is just to the north, or you can take I-490 into the city of Rochester (New York), just a few miles away.

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East Rutherford

East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County which is in the northeast part of New Jersey. Formerly known as the township of Boiling Springs, East Rutherford was renamed on May 23, 1893 when it was purchased by the Borough officers of the East Rutherford Borough. There was no change in the territory, only in the government and name. East Rutherford holds a population of approximately 10,000 residents. The small town occupies approximately 3.9 square miles and also houses hundreds of businesses and restaurants. It is still somewhat overshadowed by MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets as well as a venue for various concerts and events.

By car

 * From north/northeast: Follow I-95 South until New Jersey Turnpike South then take I-80 West and finally the exit NJ-17 South.
 * From south/southwest: You can do the same thing after taking I-95 North.
 * From west: Take I-80 East and then follow the directions above.

Be wary of the drivers as you come into NJ. They are apathetic to newcomers and will cut you off while you're looking around or lost. Also, be wary of the lack of stop signs in intersections and sharp turns on the highway.

By train
If you are outside the area, take the Acela Express or a local Northeast Corridor line to get to New York's Penn Station. From there take NJ Transit. East Rutherford is within walking distance of the train station.

Get around
East Rutherford is small and hard to drive through. When entering the heart of the town it is easier to get around on foot because the narrow streets are hard to drive through. Be aware that there are meters everywhere if you do decide to leave your car.

 * The Downtowner Bus this service is free for all residents. The transit operates Monday through Friday. The last bus runs until 3:58PM.

See

 * Meadowlands Complex made up of the Meadowlands Racetrack, the MetLife Stadium, and the Izod Center which hosts games and concerts annually. This draws in about a million fans with each year. Home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets.

Go next
Unless you are coming from there (and in some cases even then) the most logical place to go from here is New York City

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East Sichuan

East Sichuan is in China.

Cities

 * — capital of Sichuan
 * — memorial city destroyed by earthquake and landslide in 2008, parts of it are open to tourists for viewing the damage and paying respect
 * — ancient town
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Other destinations

 * - Jianmen Pass and Ancient Plankway of Shudao
 * - Jianmen Pass and Ancient Plankway of Shudao
 * - Jianmen Pass and Ancient Plankway of Shudao

Get around
Dazhou Jinfo Mountain (金佛山) is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, also known as Jinshan. It was called Jiudi Mountain in ancient times. It is located in the south of Nanchuan City on the southern edge of Chongqing City and belongs to the northern end of the Dalou Mountains. Its main peak, Fengchuiling, is the highest point of the Dalou Mountains. The peak is 2238.2 meters above sea level. Jinfo Mountain, Everest, the Mayan civilization, and the ancient Egyptian pyramids are all located near the mysterious 30 degrees north latitude. They have three wonders: karst world natural heritage, biodiversity, and Buddhist culture.

Jinfo Mountain is composed of three mountains: Jinfo, Baizhi and Qingba. It covers the entire southern area of Nanchuan District, with a total area of 1,300 square kilometers, accounting for half of the total area of Nanchuan District. Among them, the planned scenic area is 441 square kilometers, and the core scenic area is 66 square kilometers. The natural landscapes of Jinfo Mountain mainly include cliffs, canyons, strange peaks, caves, ecological stone forests, springs and waterfalls, and meteorological landscapes.

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East Sikkim

East Sikkim is a district in Sikkim. Despite being the most populated area, East Sikkim comprised of many monasteries, lakes and hidden picturesque treasures.

Regions
East Sikkim is one of four districts of Sikkim and the area is busy and more populous than any other districts of Sikkim, the capital Gangtok is also situated here. East Sikkim is dominated by Nepali and Indian community.

Cities

 * — a bustling, friendly hill station, and the capital of Sikkim, is a popular place with tourists heading on treks
 * — a region known for its lush forest, mountains and rivers
 * — one of largest market towns in Sikkim

Other destinations

 * Assam Lingzey to Khedi Trek Route
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 * Jurassic Park, Rakdong Tinten
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 * — village tourism spot
 * — high altitude road trip in East Sikkim district. The road meanders past high altitudes lakes and passes offering great views of snow covered Kanchenjunga

Get in
Pakyong Airport

See
Popular tourist locales are the Tsongmo Lake, Lake Menmecho, Dzuluk, Baba Mandir, Gnathang Valley, Elephant Lake Kupup, Lungthung View Point, Tukla Valley, Thambi View Point and the Nathu La pass. The pass and Baba Mandir are open to Indian nationals only. To enter this region a special permit is required; the Inner Line Permit has to be obtained one day prior to departure. This permit is made through local tourist offices. Other tourist areas include the town of Gangtok, the Phodong Monastery north of Gangtok and the Rumtek Monastery.

Other special attractions in Gangtok are M G Marg, Hanuman Tok, Ranka Monastery, Himalayan Zoological Park, Palzor Stadium, Tashi View Point, Pakyong Airport view Point, Zuluk and Gnathang Valley.

Drink
Hotel Saikripa Development

Go next

 * Jeeps to Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Siliguri can be found from the main jeep stand. After reaching any of these cities in West Bengal, you can catch a train to any other part of the country. Nearest metro city is Kolkata 12 -14 hours from Siliguri. A train to Banaras and Delhi also leave from Siliguri. Please check the Indian railway website for more details.

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East Sparta

East Sparta is a village in Stark County, Ohio.

By Car
East Sparta is connected by SR 800

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East St. Louis

East St. Louis, commonly abbreviated as "ESL", is a city in Southern Illinois directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. It is a sprawling city with about 18,000 people, down from about 82,000 in the 1950s.

While it attracts a few visitors who come mainly for gambling, East St. Louis is definitely not your typical travel destination. In 2013, it was considered to be the most dangerous city in the contiguous United States, based on violent crime statistics. A visit to ESL could be considered a way of getting a first-hand glimpse of the challenges that poverty-stricken U.S. urban areas face today.

By road
Four major interstates lead into East St. Louis. They are Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 255, and Interstate 64. Interstate 64 takes the most direct route into the city center. U.S. Route 40 connects East St. Louis to St. Louis, Missouri and runs through East St. Louis. U.S. Route 50 runs through ESL as well. Illinois Routes 3, 15, and 111 also enter and leave East St. Louis. The city is very accessible by road through many different routes.

Metrolink
The Metrolink train travels into East St. Louis on the blue and red lines. The Red Line begins at Lambert Airport in St. Louis, Missouri, and ends in Shiloh, Illinois. The Blue Line begins in Shrewsbury, MO and ends in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Both of these lines run through downtown St. Louis and both stop at the same East St. Louis stations- which are named East Riverfront, 5th and Missouri, Emerson Park, Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, and Washington Park. For more information, fares, and schedules visit the Metrolink page.

Amtrak
The Amtrak Train does not directly station in East St. Louis, but makes many stops nearby. The closest stop is in St. Louis, Missouri, at the 16th Street stop, approximately 5 miles (8 km) away. Other stops are the Kirkwood Amtrak Station (about away) and Alton Amtrak Station (about  away). Taxi cabs are available at the station.

By plane
There are many airports near East St. Louis. The largest nearby airport is the  approximately  from East St. Louis.

The Saint Louis Regional Airport in St. Louis, Missouri, is around  from East St. Louis. A smaller airport is located in Mascoutah, Illinois, called Mid-America Airport, about 22 miles away. Public-use airports closest to East St. Louis include: St. Louis Downtown Airport, Sackman Field Airport, and St. Louis Metro East Airport.

Taxis are available at all airports.

Get around
The Metro St. Louis website contains information about public transport in ESL as well as in St. Louis. ESL is a sprawling town, and the risk of sore feet is just one of the reasons why you shouldn't explore it on foot without a plan (see the Stay Safe section).

Eat & drink
East St. Louis has many of the typical fast-food restaurants, but for more upscale sit-down restaurants you're going to find a lot more if you cross the bridge to St. Louis.

Sleep
The vast majority of travelers choose to sleep across the river in St. Louis, but there are some options in ESL and in Fairmont City.

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Stay safe
While there are many friendly citizens anxious to preserve the community in East St. Louis, on the whole this is a very unsafe and dangerous area with high crime and drug rates. Visitors should avoid walking the streets at night. Make sure you are familiar with the area before arriving in East St. Louis, although there are areas that are secure. Do obtain clear and precise directions before driving around ESL, or use the security and reliability of mass transportation. The East St. Louis Park District and Illinois Southwest Tourism Bureau can assist with any questions.

Go next

 * St. Louis, of course.
 * Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in nearby Collinsville was the center of the largest prehistoric Native American city in the U.S. and one of only 20 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the nation.

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East Stroudsburg

East Stroudsburg is a city in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Understand
Monroe County was created on April 1, 1836, from parts of Northampton and Pike Counties and named for President James Monroe. At that time there was no county seat. Stroudsburg was finally selected to be the county seat on August 31, 1837. It was named after Jacob Stroud who was an original settler of the area.Today, Monroe County is comprised of 16-second class townships and 4 incorporated boroughs with a population of about 139,000 residents. Three of the boroughs and all of the townships were settled in the 18th century. The oldest of all the municipalities are Smithfield Township and the borough of East Stroudsburg.

Get in
Car- The easiest way to get to East Stroudsburg by car is from Interstate 80. It is one of the last exits on the interstate before entering into New Jersey.

Bus- Greyhound provides buses that leave the town twice a day, one in the morning and another at night, and another two buses that come into the town twice a day also. The Martz bus station, where the Greyhound buses make their stops, is located only a few miles away from Main Street.

PO Box 1291 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Martz Trailways Rail Road 1 +1 570-421-3040, +1-800-454-2487

Get around
Car- The easiest way to get around town is by car. If you drive into town you can always use your own car, but there is always the option to rent a car as well once you get into town.

Enterprise

3021 Milford Rd East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 +1 570 426-7071

Rent-A-Wreck

http://www.rent-a-wreck.com/eaststroudsburg.htm

20 Bushy Mountain Rd. East Stroudsburg PA 18301 +1 570 422-9580

Bus- Although there is not a big use of buses in East Stroudsburg, there are buses that run through the town at different times making it easy to get around. The bus company that serves this town is Pocono Pony.

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See
This town is full of history and many other unique places and things to see. All over the town are different museums, art galleries, and nature resorts and parks.

Do
East Stroudsburg is located between two rivers, providing the town with many different things to do. Tourists can go camping, sky diving, golf, or take a walk in a park. Some of the best places to do these activities are:

Buy
Main Street (Route 611) offers a lot of shopping opportunities. There are many different specialty, clothing, antique or gift shops all up and down the street. Just off Main Street, Crystal Street has just as many charming shops and boutiques to visit.

Eat
All over the city are places to eat. There are restaurants that range from small take out and fast food places, to romantic restaurants. No matter what type of cuisine you are in the mood for, it can be found somewhere close by.

Drink
East Stroudsburg is not only home to many residents, but also considered to be a college town. East Stroudsburg University has about 8,000 students. Many of those students around campus and other parts of the town, so there are many bars and nightlife areas. Some of the most popular are:

Sleep
Places to stay in East Stroudsburg range from resorts to camping sights and everything in between. There are plenty of chain hotels with names that you would recognize, or smaller family owned and operated places for you to stay to get the most out of your visit. They are located all over the city, so whatever you are looking for, you will be able to find. Some of the most popular places to stay include:

Connect
East Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building-

24 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Phone: +1 570-421-8300

Police Department-

+1 570-424-7002

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East Sussex

East Sussex is a county in the South East of England. West Sussex is to the west, Kent is to the north-east and Surrey is to the north.

Towns

 * – site of the famous battle of Hastings in 1066.
 * – East Sussex's hub and only real city is a famous English seaside resort
 * – home of the art deco De la Warr Pavilion and the home of British Motor Racing
 * – a hilltop town in the beautiful Ashdown Forest and home of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 * – a popular seaside resort, popular with all generations
 * – thriving market town and location of one of the few remaining cattle markets in Sussex
 * – it has a castle, history, beach and beautiful countryside
 * – a thriving country market town
 * – the county town with a brewery, castle and shops, some dating back to the 1400s, in the South Downs, perfect for a brief visit
 * – the county's ferry port to the continent - but with a little more under its belt
 * – a singularly picturesque medieval seaside town on the hill overlooking the harbour. One of the Cinque Ports which retains a rustic feel
 * – a charming, quiet seaside town with stunning cliffs exactly halfway between Eastbourne and Brighton
 * – between the High Weald and the Low Weald, a small town with a sprinkling of history

Villages

 * – a picturesque village north of Brighton famed for the number of artists living nearby
 * – this beautiful Ashdown village has a famous resident - Pooh bear
 * – picturesque village that was built on iron
 * – a historic coastal village with a medieval castle built within a Roman fort
 * – an interesting village on the main railway line to London from Hastings, close to Bodiam Castle
 * – a farming village built on the coast with a beacon.

Other destinations

 * – for walking, wildlife, and Winnie The Pooh - an area of heathland and forest once used for hunting by the nobles; Ashdown Forest Tourism Association
 * – 11 miles of mostly traffic-free path for walkers and cyclists between Heathfield and Polegate along a disused railway line, with a 3-mile link path to Eastbourne.
 * is famed for its meanders.
 * The South Downs end in chalk cliffs at along the coast.

Geology
The Rocks that underlay most of East Sussex are Jurassic to Cretaceous in age (150 million years ago to 65); around 2 million years ago the Wealden Anticline was formed, due to the continental collision of Africa with Europe. The dome extends from the coast to the North Downs, in Kent and Surrey and across the channel to France; Sussex has played an important role in Geology, the first dinosaur was identified (others had been found, but not identified) in Cuckfield, in West Sussex, one of the greatest hoaxes of modern times, the Piltdown Man was 'discovered' in Piltdown near Uckfield and the cliffs that line the coast are noted for their specimens of Ammonites, fishes and other marine animals, (the cliffs at Peacehaven, near Brighton are famous for their giant ammonites). Dinosaur footprints can be seen at Fairlight, East of Hastings. For those interested in Minerals small deposits of Aluminate are present in the Tertiary sands of Newhaven

History
In prehistoric times, the whole of Sussex was populated by tribesmen, some of whom settled on the tops of the downs. Sites can still be seen at Firle Beacon, Mount Caburn and other sites.

From the invasion in AD46 Sussex played a major role in Roman Britain. The Romans left Pevensey Castle and various Roman Roads as a reminder of their presence. In West Sussex Fishbourne Roman Villa remains a prime example of Roman houses in this part of the world. From the 5th–11th centuries, Sussex became the Kingdom of Sussex, controlled by a succession of monarchs.

It was in East Sussex where the Normans landed in 1066 at Pevensey, where they fought Harold's army at a field near Battle which can be visited to this day. Battle Abbey was built by the Normans after the battle. Most of the county churches had their first stones laid at this time. During the Middle Ages, a great number of Castles were built or improved on—Bodiam Castle and Lewes Castle are prime examples. Most the churches in Sussex date from this time and offer brilliant examples of Middle Ages architecture.

Under the Tudors, Sussex prospered. Anne of Cleves House in Lewes is perfectly preserved with many examples of Tudor architecture. Hever Castle just over the border in Kent was frequented by Henry VIII. To ward against the Spanish, during Elizabeth's reign beacons were set up to warn of invasions, these live on as names, such as Ditchling Beacon and Crowborough Beacon. On Ashdown forest Iron working prospered, it is remembered today in the form of deep pools, once used to power the billows for the furnaces.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Brighton was transformed from a small fishing village to seaside resort, with the Royal Pavilion being a stunning example of the eccentricity of the King and his subjects. Elsewhere in the country, towns grew and great houses began to be built in Lewes and Rye. In the late 18th and 19th centuries, Sussex's coast became popular with Londoners escaping the city on the new railways. Brighton continued to grow with the expansion towns like Eastbourne and Hastings, which offer fine examples of period architecture. The Volks Electric Railway was constructed—the first electric railway in the world. Some great houses, such as Firle House and Glyndebourne were constructed (Glyndebourne is a popular and world famous opera venue). Great Gardens were set up, like Sheffield Park near Uckfield.

Sussex was not just a place for pleasure; it was a place for defence. Some of the most important military constructions include the Newhaven Fort and the Royal Military Canal in the east, with Martello towers built along the coast. These monuments remain in Seaford, Eastbourne and Rye. In the 20th century, Sussex played a major role in World Wars I and II; in both Newhaven Fort assisted with the D-day landings and as a naval base.

Geography
Sussex has a varied and beautiful geography. From the stunning Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs near Eastbourne to the flat marshes of Pevenensy and the high Ground of Ashdown Forest to the beautiful lowlands and river landscapes of the Lower Weald. Sussex is the most Forested county in England and lost in Friston Forest or Ashdown Forest (although much of it is open land) it is easy to believe. often the only thing breaking the horizon is trees or the Downs.

The country has a dense and varied network of footpaths (see East Sussex Footpaths) making walking easy, walking books and ordnance survey maps are easily available - there's really no excuse to go out walking!

Local information

 * East Sussex County Council website

Talk
English - dialect is Home Counties.

Speakers of other languages may have trouble being understood, but locals are often willing to be patient and multilingual dictionaries are available at book stores. Tourist information offices hold multilingual information. Speakers of English from other countries (e.g. Canadians, Australians and Americans) should have no trouble at all understanding.

By sea

After a checkered history ferries to Newhaven run to Dieppe (run by Transmanche Ferries) throughout the year, taking 5 and 4 hours.

Transmanche Ferries would be your first port of call. (UK) or (France).

Alternatively, tickets can be bought at the two ports, the ferry port in Newhaven is on the East Quay, while in Dieppe it is the east of the main harbour, both are well signposted

The ferries to Dieppe are some of the newest sailing in the English Channel, and due to the former troubled history of the route (and massive subsidies) this can be cheaper than Dover to Calais, also the view from the ferries of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven is beautiful.

By car
The A22, A/M23, A24, A26, A27, A272 and numerous other roads go into Sussex, destinations within Sussex include, Brighton, Lewes, Newhaven, Eastbourne.

Coming from the north

East Sussex is connected to the motorway network via the A/M23, which passes Crawley (in West Sussex) and south towards Brighton; from the A23 the A272 and the A27 - both offering great access to East Sussex; alternatively the A22 runs from London to just outside Eastbourne, passing by East Grinstead, Forest Row, Uckfield, Hailsham and Polegate. It offers a great route through the countryside and Ashdown Forest.

Coming from the west

The A272, A27 and A264 head towards East Sussex. Simply follow the signs to any town in East Sussex.

Coming from the east

Head towards Brighton, Newhaven or Eastbourne - these will bring you into East Sussex.

By train
There are services from London, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent; main terminus's and destinations are:

From London
Trains come from Victoria to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, Eastbourne, Ore, Hastings and Lewes. Trains come from London Bridge to Brighton, Buxted, Crowborough and Uckfield. Trains come from St Pancras to Haywards Heath, Brighton and Burgess Hill.
 * From London Victoria
 * From London Bridge
 * From St Pancras International (Blackfriars and CityThameslink are on the same line)

From the west
Trains come from Portsmouth Harbour and Portsmouth & Southsea stations to Brighton and Hove. Trains come from Southampton Central to Brighton and Hove.
 * From Portsmouth
 * From Southampton

From the east
Trains come from Ashford International to Hastings, Bexhill, Eastbourne and Brighton.
 * From Ashford

From the north
Trains come from Bedford to Haywards Heath and Brighton, via St Pancras, London Blackfriars and Gatwick Airport. Trains come from Reading to Gatwick Airport, where you can change for trains to Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and other destinations.
 * From Bedford
 * From Reading

From the Continent
Trains come from France and Europe through Calais and Ashford via the Eurostar train system. You will have to change trains at either St Pancras or Ashford to get into East Sussex.

All the major towns in East Sussex have a rail connection, for further information and train times can be found on the National Rail Planner or by calling 0845-748-4950 from anywhere in the UK (costs quite a bit, so if you have got a WAP enabled phone it may be better to use services provided on them.)

By plane
Gatwick Airport, serves the world, it is just outside East Sussex, but you’ll see the county on the way in! There is also the smaller Lydd Airport running to Le Touquet in France; it is a small airport, however major expansion is expected. Lydd Airport is in Kent, but about 10 km from East Sussex. To the west there is Shoreham Airport (or Brighton city) which deals with mainly UK destinations.

Get around

The county has a fairly good road network, with almost every destination attainable by road; traffic is a problem though, with most towns having inevitable weekday traffic. Travelling into popular destinations on a sunny Bank Holiday can prove frustrating. Brighton is the main transport hub, with the M23/A23 running North-South from London and the Brighton Mainline running parallel to it. The majority of trunk (A) roads radiate southwards from London to the East Sussex coast and can vary from dual-carriageway/motorway (M23/A23) to the more common single carriageway roads with the A22 (London to Eastbourne, via East Grinstead and Uckfield) and A21 (London to Hastings, via Flimwell and Tonbridge) though these do alternate between single and dual-carriageways where use is heavier.

The majority of east-west traffic uses the A27 which runs slightly inland from Pevensey in the East past Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton and Hove and into West Sussex travelling through Worthing, Arundel and around Chichester before forming the M27 in Hampshire. Other commonly used routes include the A26, A259 and A272. The A26 runs NE from Newhaven towards the Kent county-town of Maidstone and north of Lewes is used by the frequent Brighton-Tunbridge Wells bus service.

The A259 runs along the coast of East Sussex in its entirety as the road starts in Folkestone (Kent) and crosses the Romney Marshes before entering the county and linking almost all seaside towns from Rye and Hastings in the east to Brighton and Hove in the west. The A272 is a popular route with bikers and starts in East Sussex connecting Buxted, Uckfield, Newick and Chailey before crossing into West Sussex and Haywards Heath where it continues to meander on to Winchester, Hampshire.

Many of the smaller roads can offer scenic views and investing in a good quality road-map is recommended. You can expect a range of roads from those described above to single-carriageways and narrower with some locations accessible by single-track roads. Road users can also be varied as cyclists often train on the London-to-Brighton bike route (the event is in early June every year) and horse-riders and farm equipment can often be found on more rural roads.

Trains from London cover the major towns in the county, with most train services being operated by Southern. There are routes along the coast from Ashford via Hastings and Eastbourne to Brighton as well as from Brighton to Seaford via Newhaven. Services from Brighton also travel west towards Portsmouth and Chichester. There are two smaller spurs routing into London from Uckfield, via Crowborough and Oxted. Or from East Grinstead. There is another line from Hastings via Battle and Tunbridge Wells (Kent) to London. Services from the county tend to terminate in Victoria but there are also services that route through London Bridge (from Brighton and Hastings), terminate at Charing Cross (from Hastings) and call at St Pancras (from Brighton, before continuing to Bedford). The vast majority of services terminate in South London (Westminster) with the exception of the First Capital Connect service operating from Brighton through London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink and St Pancras before continuing to Luton and Bedford.

Buses are fairly good; with Buses from Brighton to Tunbridge Wells (£6.00 return), Eastbourne to East Grinstead and Heathfield in the North, Brighton and Newhaven in the West and Bexhill and Hastings in the East, as well as local routes.

Traveline South East gives more route details and routes into the surrounding counties. Essentially if there is a main road, the chances are there is a bus route along it. Most of the services in the county are provided by one of the main bus operators (Stagecoach or Arriva) with services in Brighton & Hove operated by a company of the same name (although part of Go-Ahead). Services cater for most major towns radiating into the countryside. Brighton & Hove, for example, has services covering nearby Peacehaven, Newhaven and Lewes with some services extending to Ringmer, Tunbridge Wells and Eastbourne.

Everywhere is accessible by roads, but be aware that traffic is fairly horrific in most of the towns and Brighton during the rush hours it is well worth buying either a county map or a country map (the AA and RAC among others produce decent enough maps, which are fairly modern). since roads in Sussex can be small and attractions in 'out of the way' places

See

 * Beachy Head near Eastbourne
 * The Long Man of Wilmington, (near Eastbourne), . Car park is open all year, 24 hours a day. A prehistoric (maybe) chalk representation of a man carved into the side of a hill. Admission to the site and car park is free. Walking on the figure or the surrounding vegetation is not permitted.
 * Great Dixter - house and gardens known mainly for the long-lasting display of colour for much of the year
 * Alfriston - another small village on the South Downs way
 * Cuckmere Haven, Friston Forest and the Living World - a popular destination for walkers which is accessible by bus from either Eastbourne or Brighton (see the number 12 route, served by Brighton & Hove Buses
 * Seven Sisters - Chalk cliffs which can be seen by walkers going from Cuckmere Haven to Seaford. Routes across the cliffs towards Beachy Head and Eastbourne are also popular with walkers.
 * Devil's Dyke - a popular location with walkers offering views north over East and West Sussex. And it has a pub.
 * Ditchling Beacon - views over East and West Sussex to the north and Brighton & Hove to the south. Walkers can continue along the downs in either direction. Walkers should be aware of the road over the beacon which is popular with cyclists and normal traffic.
 * Drivers thinking of travelling between Ditchling and the Beacon should be aware of the width restrictions (6'6", 1.98 m) and speed limit. Expect slow moving traffic and, in the summer-time buses operating from Brighton (number 79). Caution is advised when using this road.

 * Glyndebourne, Lewes Well-known opera house
 * Middle Farm - working farm with kid's farm and farm shop
 * Michelham Priory - former monastery and gardens
 * Hastings Castle
 * St Leonards Caves - former haunt for smugglers which is now a popular tourist attraction
 * St Leonards Caves - former haunt for smugglers which is now a popular tourist attraction

Itineraries

Walking or cycling either in part or the whole thing.

 * The Cuckoo Trail, from Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells.
 * The Forest Way, from East Grinstead to Groombridge (with an on-road route to Tunbridge Wells).
 * The South Downs Way, from Eastbourne to Winchester (Hampshire).
 * East Sussex Footpaths has more information and different paths.

Long distance trails
These either pass wholly or partly through East Sussex; all are marked on Ordnance Survey (OS) maps.

 * 1066 Country Walk, Pevensey Castle to Rye
 * High Weald Landscape Trail, running from Horsham,West Sussex to Rye, East Sussex, Kent)
 * Saxon Shore Way, Gravesend, Kent — Hastings 261 km
 * South Downs Way National Trail
 * Sussex Border Path, from Thorney Island to Rye
 * Sussex Ouse Valley Way, Lower Beeding to Seaford
 * Vanguard Way, from Croydon in south London to Newhaven
 * Wealdway, from Gravesend, Kent to Eastbourne

Shorter walks

 * Abbots Wood near Hailsham has two walks, the Abbots Amble, 2.5 km following yellow waymarks and Oak Walk, just over 1 km following red waymarks.
 * Beaneys Lane 'A Walk For All Seasons' 1.5 km on the outskirts of Hastings through the Maplehurst Woods (Site of Special Scientific Interest), following wren marker posts between The Ridge and Stonestile Lane; mostly flat and good surface, one incline near The Ridge.
 * Butcher's Trudge, a 2 km circular walk from Butchershole near the town of Friston in Friston Forest following white waymarks.
 * Ditchling Common Country Park Trail, located between Haywards Heath and Lewes, 1.5 km long following purple waymarking.
 * Forest Way circular walks incorporating parts of the Forest Way — 5 km following orange waymarks from Forest Row, 4.5 km following green waymarks and 6 km following red waymarks from Hartfield, and 8 km following purple waymarks from Groombridge
 * The High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has lots of different walks.
 * Marline Valley Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Hastings has various walks, but note they are steep and often muddy. No car park, access is from the B2092 Road (Queensway), car drivers are asked to park in one of the roads opposite the site and cross over Queensway (the road is quite busy). A pdf map of the site is available on the Sussex Wildlife Trust website
 * Park Wood in Hellingly (to the north of Hailsham) has a number of signed circular walks.
 * Seven Sisters Country Park has an easy to follow path from its Visitor Centre at Exceat (on the A259 road from Eastbourne to Seaford), which goes alongside the River Cuckmere to the sea at Cuckmere Haven.

Homes and gardens
Features a sculpture trail, kitchen garden, medieval cloister garden and the longest medieval moat in England.

 * Sheffield Park Garden (near Uckfield) Originally laid out by Capability Brown, these magnificent gardens surround four elegant lakes.

Historic attractions

East Sussex has had a rich and varied history, from the site of an invasion to measures to protect against one - its all here:

Family attractions
East Sussex has many family attractions for all ages and interests

 * Drusilla’s Park (near Alfriston) A zoo, an adventure park and a fun day out for the family. in the summer months there is a mini railway
 * Paradise Park (Newhaven) Discover dinosaurs, exotic plants and some fascinating Sussex history.
 * For budding Palaeontologists or anyone interested in the deep past the cliffs and exposed rocks of East sussex provide perfect hunting grounds, among the best are Hastings, Eastbourne and Seaford Discovering Fossils have more information and recommendation's for sites, please be aware that as with any activity safety must come first!
 * For budding Palaeontologists or anyone interested in the deep past the cliffs and exposed rocks of East sussex provide perfect hunting grounds, among the best are Hastings, Eastbourne and Seaford Discovering Fossils have more information and recommendation's for sites, please be aware that as with any activity safety must come first!
 * For budding Palaeontologists or anyone interested in the deep past the cliffs and exposed rocks of East sussex provide perfect hunting grounds, among the best are Hastings, Eastbourne and Seaford Discovering Fossils have more information and recommendation's for sites, please be aware that as with any activity safety must come first!

Literary attractions

Whether it was the beautiful Sussex Countryside or their travels, writers have been drawn to East Sussex; their houses are popular tourist attractions.

 * Hartfield, Winnie the Pooh lovers will find both Pooh Corner and the Pooh Sticks bridge in this country parish in Ashdown Forest.
 * Hartfield, Winnie the Pooh lovers will find both Pooh Corner and the Pooh Sticks bridge in this country parish in Ashdown Forest.
 * Hartfield, Winnie the Pooh lovers will find both Pooh Corner and the Pooh Sticks bridge in this country parish in Ashdown Forest.
 * Hartfield, Winnie the Pooh lovers will find both Pooh Corner and the Pooh Sticks bridge in this country parish in Ashdown Forest.

Scenic towns and villages

The beautiful countryside of East Sussex is matched by some charming towns.

 * Alfriston, narrow streets and quaint cottages, this is everything an English village should be. St Andrew’s Church and the Clergy House are popular attractions, as are the numerous cafes serving traditional cream teas.
 * Rye, delightful hillside town. Visitor attractions include antique shops, many historic buildings, and an audio ‘ghost tour’.
 * Lewes, cobbled lanes, antique emporiums and a castle are just a few of the attractions of this pretty Sussex town.
 * Winchelsea, perched on a hilltop near Rye is the smallest town in England

Sports

 * Bewl Water (near Lamberhurst). From exciting watersports to leisurely ferry rides, there’s something for everyone at this scenic reservoir.
 * Knockhatch Adventure Park (near Hailsham). Home to a state of the art dry ski slope and an adventure park that the whole family will enjoy.
 * Arlington Stadium (near Eastbourne). Get close to the action and experience the excitement of hotrod or stockcar racing.
 * Various Footpaths, East Sussex is criss-crossed by footpaths such as the South Downs Way and cyclepaths; including the Cuckoo Trail and the Forest Way. for more information see East Sussex Footpaths.
 * Cricket: Sussex CCC play at the County Ground in Hove.

Farms and other animal attractions

 * Blue Reef Aquarium (Hastings) - A voyage of discovery to the depths of the ocean.
 * Ashdown Forest Llama Park (near Nutley and Forest Row) - See llamas and alpacas and find out more about these friendly South American animals. There is also a small tourism centre.
 * Heaven Farm (near Dane Hill and Chailey) - Discover 170 years of farming history in the beautiful Sussex Weald. It also has a campsite.
 * Seven Sisters Sheep Centre (East Dean) - Rare breeds and traditional crafts and are just a couple of the attractions on offer.
 * Middle Farm (near Lewes) - A working family farm with shops, restaurant and special events.
 * Drusillas Zoo (near Lewes) - A fun day out for children with small animal zoo, indoor and outdoor play areas, train, keeper for the day and parties.

Seaside resorts
'Sussex by the Sea': the whole coast of Sussex is suitable for bathing with good water quality; however these three resorts have more facilities:

 * Brighton - one of the major seaside resorts of Britain - should be on every traveller to Sussex's list
 * Hastings and St Leonard’s - there’s more to these seaside towns than the famous battle. Popular attractions include Hastings old town, the shipwreck heritage centre and flamingo adventure park.
 * Eastbourne - stroll along the prom, amuse yourself on the pier or enjoy an ice-cream on the beach. Eastbourne is one of England’s most genteel seaside resorts.
 * Bexhill-on-Sea - timelessly elegant, a delightful traditional English seaside town. Very popular with the older generations.

Artistic attractions
Brighton is the artistic centre, but its ripples have spread into the countryside

 * Firle Place - home to a collection of Old Masters, including work by Gainsborough and Reynolds.

Steam railways
Reminders of the 'Age of Steam', all these lines have steam locomotives, often running special trains, such as Thomas the Tank Engine or diesel trains.

Eat
Sussex is pretty well-served for food: every town has at least one supermarket with almost every village have a pub (or public house), food is to the standard of the rest of the UK, with a greater variety in towns. Brighton and Hove prides itself on having a vast cultural array of foods, from Mexican to McDonald's and from Chinese to Celtic. Specialist diets (vegan, vegetarian kosher, etc.) are well supported, although in the countryside and surrounding towns there will only be one or two (albeit very nice) vegetarian dishes on the menu

It is recommended to visit a farmers shop or market, since produce here is generally much better quality and can be lower priced than supermarkets. Most towns will have a farmers market at least once a month. Farm shops are dotted around the county. Organic food shops are also popular and supermarkets also stock organic produce.

More eclectic towns such as Lewes, Brighton, and to an extent Eastbourne, have specialist dealers with organic, locally produced, fairtrade (which is increasing in popularity, with Uckfield and Lewes being named 'fairtrade towns') foodstuffs on offer.

Drink
Sussex has numerous local beers and drinks, with cider being mainly produced in the east (connections with Kentish cider), Lewes houses Harvey’s Brewery which supplies almost all of East Sussex and much of West Sussex with award winning real ale, wine is produced and with global warming kicking in Sussex and Kentish wine is being compared to Champagne (increasingly favourably), home-pressed apple juice is for sale at farms and farm shops. The usual array of drinks are available at all bars and clubs, varying in price quite considerably.

Sleep

Loads of hotels in Brighton, Hastings and Eastbourne due to their seaside resort heritage. In outlying areas its best finding a hotel and booking it in advance, since there are relatively few, however those that do exist tend to be of good quality.

The usual chains of hotels are beginning to spring up.

The towns below have accommodation throughout the year:

 * Eastbourne This is one of England’s most famous seaside resorts. The elegant seafront is flanked by flowerbeds. Visitor attractions include parks and gardens, a thriving marina and the cliffs at nearby Beachy Head.
 * Hastings and St Leonard’s Popular seaside resorts, surrounded by stunning countryside. Hastings also has a picturesque old town.
 * Lewes is one of the county’s oldest towns. Attractions include the castle and Anne of Cleves’ house. Around Lewes there are many picturesque villages to visit.
 * Rye and surrounding areas With its steep cobbled streets and picture-postcard cottages, Rye is a charming town. Surrounding attractions include Camber Sands and Winchelsea.
 * Seaford is a quiet beach resort. A great base for exploring the South Downs and Seven Sisters Country Park.

Individual town pages will have more information on accommodation.

Learn
East Sussex has various Private schools (boarding and day) along with colleges and two universities, The University of Sussex (Falmer, just outside Brighton) and The University of Brighton (4 sites, 2 in central Brighton, 1 at Falmer and 1 in Eastbourne) because of the two universities Brighton has a rich, varied and exciting night life.

Sussex for free
There's plenty in Sussex for those who don't wish to spend plenty of cash on attractions:

 * Walking - 3,500 km of walking paths, bridleways, scenic roads - all for free.
 * Go for a swim: Sussex has some of the cleanest beaches in the UK, with Brighton Beach renowned for its packed seafront, less well used areas, such as Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings still have facilities and cleanliness.
 * Brighton itself can be one big performance, the Brighton Festival and the Brighton Festival Fringe, Features street performers, theatre groups, musicians, guided walks and a whole host of other great activities.
 * Town museums: Often they will charge, but some such as Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Newhaven Museum are free (donations are gratefully welcomed though).

Go next

Attractions outside of East Sussex include:

 * Tunbridge Wells (on the A26, signposted from most of the country) - Victorian spa town with bars, pubs and drinking fountains for the local water, is popular in summer with locals and Londoners. Has a large shopping district/center and theaters, worth a day visit.
 * Running from Eastbourne in the east all the way to Petersfield in the West, spanning three counties the South Downs Way is a popular walking path with numerous books and guides out there. Walking the full length is completely feasible. Depending on your skill, activity, perseverance, and need for sleep, the path can be completed as quickly as 48 hours (most people take up to a week to complete it). There are outstanding views throughout almost all of the path. Various guide books have been published on the path and its route (which is well signposted) including accommodation, food, and the local history of the areas that the path passes through.
 * London is only a train ride away. Most stations have a service, indirect or direct (also frequent and infrequent) to the capital. Alternatively one could drive; but it's not advised; please be aware that trains timetabled to arrive in the capital (and Brighton) before 10.00 are liable to peak travel prices
 * Dieppe in Normandy, France - there are short break sailings from Newhaven. Take a day trip!
 * See the entries for Kent, Surrey, and West Sussex for further activities.

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East Sussex Footpaths

Understand
East Sussex has some of the most varied and attractive paths in South East England, with over 10,000 miles worth of paths, running over hills, fields, rivers and the counties coasts walkers will always have something to look at! many follow old routes, Pilgrim or later (such as the Vanguard Way), not all are signposted by books are available in larger bookshops that give routes and things to look out for. The majority of these routes are present on Ordnance survey maps (available at almost all book stores or on-line)

The Paths

 * 1066 Country Walk. This 50 km (31 mile) walk that runs from Rye to Pevensey exploring sites linked to the Battle of Hastings.
 * Cuckoo Trail is a 23 km (14 mile) walk along the trackbed of the former Cuckoo Railway. It runs north from Polegate at the edge of Eastbourne to Hailsham, Horam and Heathfield.
 * Monarch’s Way. A 980 km (610 mile) walk that follows the escape of Charles II from the Battle of Worcester. Skims through the county before finishing in Shoreham, West Sussex. Website
 * Royal Military Canal Path. This 45 km (28 mile) walk links Hythe in Kent with Rye. It runs alongside a canal built to protect England from Napoleonic invasion. Website
 * Saxon Shore Way. A 262 km (163 mile) path that starts in Gravesend in Kent and finishes in Hastings. Traces the shoreline as it was in Roman and Saxon times. Website
 * South Downs Way. This 161 km (100 mile) walk follows ancient paths and beautiful across the South Downs.
 * Sussex Border Path. A 256 km (159 mile) route that explores the inland border of Sussex from Thorney Island in West Sussex to Rye. Website
 * Sussex Ouse Valley Way. A 42 mile continuous path, starting near the source of the River Ouse at Lower Beeding in West Sussex to Seaford Bay in East Sussex. Guidebooks can be obtained by sending a cheque for £7.95 made payable to Per-Rambulations to: Mr Terry Owen, Per-Rambulations, Larkshill, Cranston Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3HL tel: 01342 315786 [mailto:larkshill@btinternet.com larkshill@btinternet.com]

 * Tunbridge Wells circular. The southern section of this 44 km (27 mile) circular walk passes through the villages of Frant and Eridge Green.

 * Vanguard Way. This 109 km (68 mile) long walk runs between London and Newhaven Harbour from where ferries can be caught to Dieppe and Le Harve. The path runs meets the South Downs Way near Lewes.

 * Wealdway. A 130 km (81 mile) walk from Gravesend to Eastbourne. Passes through Ashdown Forest the Lower Weald and past the Long Man of Wilmington. Website

Go next
If you get tired of walking, visit the towns of:
 * Lewes
 * Rye
 * Uckfield
 * Tunbridge Wells

and other locations documented in the East Sussex page

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