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Herefordshire

Herefordshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England, along the border with Wales. Herefordshire is a largely rural county, the most densely wooded in the West Midlands, with but a few small towns. It is part of the Welsh Marches, a region where the border was fluid for hundreds of years. Most interest is focused on Hereford, the cathedral city and county town.

City

 * – cathedral city and county town. Hereford enjoys city status by virtue of its cathedral, which was built between 1079 and 1250.

Towns
In 2014, these five market towns relinquished their traditional markets, which were devolved to a purpose-built livestock market, to the west of Hereford's centre.
 * – There is a moated Tudor manor house on the Brockhampton Estate.
 * – Closest town with accommodation to Offa's Dyke.
 * – Its 17th century community-owned Grange Court is worth visiting.
 * – Best base camp for visiting the Malvern Hills and Eastnor Castle.
 * – The sylvan delights of the Forest of Dean are 5 miles (8 km) south.

Villages

 * (pronounced 'Froom') – 14th-century church of St Mary.
 * – Norman church of St Andrew.
 * – Well-preserved 14th-century manor house, used as billeting during the civil war.
 * – Some of this village's 15th-century timber-framed houses still retain traceried bargeboards.
 * – Attractive 'linear' village with hill connection to Capler Camp. Best Wye viewing point after Symonds Yat.
 * (name means 'winter frost') – Unusual arcaded Italianate church, executed entirely in Old Devonian red sandstone.
 * – Its tiny Norman church is renowned for its primitive sandstone carvings, probably executed freehand by local stonemasons.
 * – Part-Elizabethan manor house in which Nazi sympathiser Lord Brocket was interned during World War II.
 * (pronounced 'Lentwardine') – Remains of 10 acre (4 ha) Roman settlement of Bravinium.
 * – Georgian mansion, now owned by the founder of the LK Bennett fashion empire.
 * – 17th-century church "uncommonly complete in structure and furnishings" (Pevsner)
 * – Its Grade I-listed church has its bell-house on the ground, instead of on top of the church.
 * – Grade I-listed St John's Church, Shobdon is a former priory church with spectacular Rococo interior.
 * – Remains of castle connected with the Mortimer dynasty.
 * (pronounced 'Webley') – Has many well-preserved 'black-and-white' houses.

Understand
The county is dominated by the course of the River Wye, often referred to as the Wye Valley. The Wye is held as one of the best salmon-fishing rivers outside Scotland by fishing enthusiasts. Two sections of this valley are designated as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The shallows around the river crossing, at Ross-on-Wye, are said to be the best breeding ground of elvers (baby eels). Fifteen bridges cross the river on its 130-mile (210-km) course, the oldest being the city’s five-arched Old Wye Bridge, completed in 1490 and the newest being the Canary Bridge, Rotherwas, now linked to Sustrans’ 5,220-mile (8,400-km) national cycle Network. The city of Hereford has over of dedicated cycle lanes.

History
For centuries, the region was a hotly-contested territory between the adjoining countries of Wales and England, never more so that during the reign of the 8th-century King Offa. In 794, Offa is reputed to have ordered the assassination of the 14-year-old East Anglian King Ethelbert, who had been lured to Herefordshire with the offer of marriage to the Mercian warlord’s daughter Alfreda, and the promise of territorial expansion. There's a shrine to Ethelbert (later canonised) close to the Lady Chapel in Hereford Cathedral. Hereford is one of the five administrative burhs which Offa is credited with creating, during his 39-year reign.

The introduction to Sir Nikolaus Pevsner’s 1963 volume on Herefordshire, in his Buildings of England series, begins: "There are not many counties in England of which it can be said that, wherever one goes, there will not be a mile that is not rewarding".

The Battle of the Three Suns

In 1461, at dawn on the morning of the Battle of Mortimer’s Cross, the opposing Yorkist and Lancastrian forces were drawn up in the Lugg valley at the extreme north of the county. A heavy mist, rising from the river, caused the refraction of the sun, which appeared to the frightened troops of both sides as three suns. The Yorkists’ leader Edward of March reassured his followers that this was a Biblical sign, depicting the Holy Trinity, and led them to victory. Four thousand died people in the battle.

Hunt the Green Man

As well as the famous Kilpeck carving, references to this curious pagan icon crop up in the strangest places across the county. A Green Man is to be found modelled into the Jacobean relief plasterwork of a ceiling at Kinnersley Castle, at Much Marcle's church of St Bartholomew and he is also hiding in the interiors of Hereford Cathedral, Leominster Priory and Dore Abbey. When it was a much rowdier event lasting more than a week, many revellers at the city's May Fair would sport Jack-in-the-Green emblems.

Dating back to 1533, Hereford Bowling Club and Green in Bewell Street is the country's oldest bowls club still on its original site.

Tourism
Herefordshire is a growing favourite with tourists seeking a relaxed rural atmosphere coupled with spectacular scenic views. On average visitors stay for three nights. Four grades of overnight accommodation are to be found across the county: full-board hotels (in the city, market towns or in the countryside); bed-and-breakfast establishments; self-catering; and farmhouse accommodation. The latter is extremely popular as it often involves staying as guests of a farming family, experiencing country living at close quarters.

There are six tourist information centres across the county, at Bromyard, Hereford, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
 * Herefordshire County Council website

Talk
Everyone you're likely to meet as a tourist will speak English. To an outsider, the Herefordshire accent can sound like a blend between West Country and Welsh. There are plenty of villages in the west of the county with Welsh names, and there may be some native speakers left in more remote areas near the border, but the chances of you meeting them are minimal. By contrast, it's not uncommon to hear Welsh spoken among shoppers on the streets of Hereford, since the city is only from the Welsh border and is the nearest shopping destination of any size for a large number of Mid Walians.

By plane
Herefordshire has no commercial airport, but the county is accessible from Birmingham International, Bristol, Cardiff and London Heathrow.

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By rail
Hereford's railway station is the county's rail hub. Best journey time from the capital is under three hours, a scenic east-west route passing through the counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. There are six trains a day on this route. The most frequent trains (at least once every hour, all day) come in from Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Shrewsbury and Worcester. Unfortunately, much of the rolling stock on these lines is pretty ancient. The exception is GWR's sleek new Hitachi train sets for the London run, with coaches as comfortable as Spain's RNFE network. Hereford was the last major English city to be connected to the rail network, nearly half a century after steam locomotion was adopted. Its Grade-II listed Victorian-Gothic station survives and in 2007 was selected as one of Britain’s 100 best stations.

By car
Most visitors to Herefordshire will find it easiest to travel around by car, given the rural nature of the county and the patchy public transport network. The county is only connected to the national motorway network in the extreme south (M50) and there are few dual carriageways. Travel can therefore be a bit on the slow side, but this lends itself to enjoying the scenery and allowing stops in scenic towns and villages en route. Minor roads in the countryside are often winding and narrow (roughly the width of a modern tractor). They are usually lined with high, dense hedges which obscure the view of oncoming vehicles. Drive cautiously, beep your horn on corners and use the passing places - sometimes the nearest one is behind you.

By bus
Confusingly, Hereford has three bus termini: one (urban routes) is behind the Tesco supermarket in Bewell Street; one on St Peter’s Square (rural routes); and one behind the former Odeon cinema in Commercial Road (inter-city). Weather protection is barely adequate (no heated waiting rooms) and none have real-time displays.

For the Herefordshire towns of Bromyard, Kington and Ross-on-Wye and smaller villages and places to visit, there are buses. Buses towards Leominster, Ludlow, Kington, Llandrindod Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Brecon and Monmouth leave from outside the Hereford railway station and also stop at the Country Bus Station. Services towards Abergavenny, Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard and Worcester and most villages leave from the "County Bus Station" (behind the cinema on Commercial road - about 3 minutes walk from the station).

Visitors to the region would be well advised to carry the number of the regional Traveline bus information service on their phones. The county council has been talking about building a multi-modal transport hub for more than five years.

By train
There are direct train links from Hereford to Colwall, Ledbury and Leominster. The local train company is Transport for Wales.

See
Dovecotes — impressive structures built to raise birds for the dining table — are hard to spot as they are often tucked away on private estates (doubtless to deter poachers). An especially unusual one, clearly visible from the road, is in the village of Wellington (eight miles north of Hereford): octagonal, with ventilation slots inset into the brickwork.
 * Arthur’s Stone at Dorstone, South of Kington, is a Neolithic dolmen burial chamber on a hill.
 * Yat Rock, near Ross-on-Wye, is a 120-m-high natural rock escarpment with an awesome panoramic view. A forested park area has trails to a high viewpoint with picturesque views of the river.
 * There are five Iron Age hill forts inside the county; two most significant are at Capler near Fownhope, and Dinedor south of Hereford. In 2008, contractors building a new road unearthed a 60-m-long Neolithic ceremonial ‘burial path’ linking the Dinedor hill fort with a bank of the River Wye.
 * Explore the castles. Herefordshire was, until the late Middle Ages, a battle ground between the Welsh and the English. There are 12 extant castles listed in the county. Eastnor Castle near Ledbury is a mock Tudor castle with lovely grounds, a deer park, and plenty to see amongst the Malvern Hills.
 * Visit the museums. Across the county there are 13 museums devoted to local history. Five of them are in Hereford, including the Museum Resource Centre, which holds around 1000 works — oils, watercolours and sketches — by the local artist Brian Hatton (1887-1916). There are also the National Trust’s Berrington Hall near Leominster; Bromyard Local History Centre; Hereford Archive & Resource Centre, Rotherwas; the Butcher Row Museum, Hellens Jacobean House, and Ledbury Heritage Centre in ; and the Leominster Museum. Five miles northwest of Hereford is Credenhill, headquarters of the British Army's 22 Special Air Service regiment, based at Stirling Lines, named after the regiment’s creator, Colonel David Stirling. In 1980 one of its most famous exploits was the ending of the siege of the Iranian Embassy in London.
 * Brobury House terraced Victorian gardens, Bredwardine, The National Trust’s Weir Garden. Swainshill, Hergest Croft Gardens, Kington, Holme Lacy House and gardens, and Brockhampton Park, near Bromyard, are all popular destinations for visitors.
 * The county is home to some beautiful religious buildings. It's predominantly Anglican, with the two most popular Roman Catholic places of worship being Belmont Abbey (whose Grade II*-listed Abbey Church was designed by E. W. Pugin, son of A. W. N. Pugin, and consecrated in 1860) and St Francis Xavier. Remains of the 13th-century Blackfriars Dominican Monastery survive in Widemarsh Street; the 14th-century Church of All Saints is unique in Britain in having an integral galleried cafeteria. On one of the walls of this church is a rare 17th-century bread shelf, which provided seven free loaves to be taken by seven of the poorest people of the parish, every Sunday. The county’s churches are rich in diverse architectural styles. To the southeast is the 12th-century Cistercian Dore Abbey. In the north of the county, the interior of the Church of St John’s at Shobdon has been described as a Rococo masterpiece by the architectural historian Simon Jenkins.

Hiking
The impressive 5th-century linear earthworks of Offa’s Dyke (partially exploiting natural contours but almost certainly constructed by enforced labour) runs south to north, beginning at Sedbury, near Chepstow in Monmouthshire and terminating at Prestatyn in North Wales. Nearly of this  scenic path traverses Herefordshire. Walkers wanting to plan ahead, in terms of overnight accommodation alongside the Dyke, should check the website. It would take an average walker 12 days to walk its entire length. Canine-friendly walks: Castle Green and Churchill Gardens (in the city); Hough Woods, Fownhope and Queenswood Country Park, Dinmore Hill (countryside).

Canoeing
Visitors coming to the county to escape the Covid-19 epidemic couldn’t do better than consider healthy outdoor canoeing on the River Wye. Except in winter, the (non-tidal) Wye is easily navigable as there are no weirs or waterfalls (but respect the swans!). There are three canoe hire centres, the oldest being Wye Valley Canoe and Kayak Centre at Glasbury, near Hay-on-Wye. All the centres offer basic safety training and instruction and will rent you waterproofs, life jackets and helmets. The company estimates that armed with camping equipment it would take about six days to paddle down the Wye (aided by the gentle current) to reach Monmouth. By arrangement they will collect you and your canoe and return you to Glasbury.

Gliding
The Black Mountains (immortalised in Bruce Chatwin's novel On the Black Hill) dominates the Wye Valley's landscape and on days of good visibility can be seen from Hereford, 25 miles away. The best way to get a bird's eye view of this mountain range is to visit the Black Mountains Gliding Club at Talgarth, west of Hay-on-Wye, which offers gliding experience flights.

Arts
The county’s three principal arts venues are Bromyard Arts Centre, Ross-on-Wye’s Phoenix Theatre and Hereford’s Courtyard Arts Centre.

Events
From flowers and cattle to books and films, Herefordshire’s stand-out annual events include the Borderlines Festival (Britain’s largest non-metropolitan film festival), H-Art supported by more than 400 local artists, the Three Counties Agricultural Show, the Three Counties Music Festival (Europe's longest-running annual classical music festival), the Ledbury Poetry Festival, the Ross-on-Wye Beer Festival and Hereford's Food Festival. Each September Kington organises a 4-day Walking Festival. Just over the Welsh border, Hay-on-Wye hosts an annual literary festival, which attracts up to 500,000 visitors. Oldest of all the region's annual festivals is the May Fair, which dates back to 1121. It begins on the first Tuesday of the month, when Hereford's High Town and four adjoining streets are closed to traffic for three days (much to the chagrin of local shopkeepers) to accommodate over 100 food vending stalls, dodgems, mechanical rides and - usually set directly in front of the cathedral - a huge carousel (galloper).

Eat
After tourism, Herefordshire's economy is centred on agriculture and fruit growing. Gastronomically, Herefordshire is not in the Premier League. This is a sad state of affairs, given the many outstanding culinary ingredients which are produced throughout the region (Spring asparagus, raspberries, cherries and Monkland's Little Hereford hard cows milk cheese). The Hereford bull is a British breed of beef cattle that originated in the county, with its present form and markings being established at the end of the 18th century. First exported in 1817, the distinctive white-faced bull can now be found worldwide.

Four eateries which deserve mention are Jules Restaurant at Weobley (open Tu-Sa; ), the Moody Cow, Upton Bishop, the Michelin-starred Stagg Inn at Titley, and the Michelin-starred The Butchers Arms at Woolhope west of Ledbury. In Hereford, The Bookshop Restaurant in Aubrey Street and the Italian Cotto on Broad Street are both outstanding.

Many Herefordshire pubs offer a carvery, a traditional English self-service roast lunch with portions of unlimited size. As this form of Sunday eating-out is much favoured by Herefordian trenchermen, pre-booking is advised. The Bunch of Carrots at Hampton Bishop has an excellent carvery and a riverside setting, offering after-lunch walks along the Wye for more than a mile in each direction.

Coffee
The Copper Kettle, British Camp: for a reviving cup of tea after walking on the Malverns; Hereford's Pizza Express was once the city's main Post Office; and The Nest cafeteria at Trumpet specialises in Scotch Eggs.

Wine
The county has 20 vineyards, many of which offer wine tastings.

Cider
Cider is extremely popular in Herefordshire similar to the West Country further south. There are nine independent cider and perry makers. Founded in 1880, Westons Cider Mill at Much Marcle is the county’s oldest commercial cider maker, with a Visitor Centre which conducts tours of the cider mills. Sixteen varieties of cider apples still exist.

Beer
Together with neighbouring Worcestershire, Herefordshire produces around half of the annual hop requirements of the country’s brewing industry.

Sleep
There is a new budget Premier Inn hotel in the centre of Hereford. There are nine popular hotels in the surrounding countryside: England's Gate, Bodenham; The Green Man Inn, Fownhope; The Burton Hotel, Kington; The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury; The Verzon Hotel, Trumpet; Brooks Country House, Pengethley; Glewstone Court Hotel and The Royal Hotel at Ross-on-Wye. The 17th-century Grade I listed Holme Lacy House Hotel, set in 20 acres (8 ha) of landscaped grounds, is the county's only 4-star hotel. Among the internationally-recognised hotel destinations in the city of Hereford are the award-winning Castle House Hotel, close by the precincts of Hereford Cathedral, and the 19th-century coaching inn, The Green Dragon (refurbished in 2020), where Lord Nelson stayed in 1802.

Stay safe
Herefordshire is a very safe county to visit. The county has very low crime largely due to its rural nature. Be careful in Hereford and rough areas in some towns especially on Fridays and Saturdays where you will see drunk people on the street sometimes.

Connect
Though traditional Herefordshire farmers still support the 188-year-old Hereford Times weekly newspaper, the county's many isolated communities have come to rely on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester for news, weather and traffic reports. Arts and music events coverage is provided by the listings monthly Broad Sheep, while the independent Hereford Voice is a popular on-line news and comment site.

Go next
Herefordshire borders the counties of Shropshire to the north, Worcestershire in the east, Gloucestershire to the south east, Monmouthshire in the south west and Powys in the west. If castles are your thing then head into Monmouthshire to see the impressive chain of castles (at Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle) which the English built to deter the marauding Welsh. If you prefer a less warlike atmosphere, then cross into Shropshire, the west midlands' undisputed foodie county. Its pretty market town of Ludlow (only 25 mins by train from Hereford) was singled out by John Betjeman as 'the prettiest town in England'. Motor sports enthusiasts should certainly experience the thrills of the world's oldest hill climb at Shelsley Walsh, in neighbouring Worcestershire.

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Heringsdorf

Heringsdorf is the famous seaside resort Kaiserbad on Usedom Island on the German Baltic Sea Coast bordering the Polish city of Świnoujście (Swinemünde). It is composed of the three spa areas known as Ahlbeck, Bansin and Heringsdorf (which forms the center).

Get in
Usedom is well-connected for travellers throughout the year.

By train
The Usedomer Bäderbahn (UBB) connects the island from Stralsund via Wolgast to Swinemünde.

By car
Bridges connect the island via the federal streets Züstrin (B 110) and in Wolgast (B111).

Do

 * The beach.

Eat

 * Ahlbeck

 * Bansin

Restaurant
 * Heringsdorf

Drink
Heringsdorf, Ahlbeck and Bansin each have their own distinctive centers with a nightlife of their own. Don't expect too many wild parties though, as they have a rather laidback flair with elegant lounges, cozy pubs and intimate music venues. Bordering Świnoujście (nicknamed "Swini") is known for its colourful nightlife with various dancing clubs.

 * Ahlbeck

 * Bansin

 * Heringsdorf

Sleep
There are a large number of hotels and holiday rentals in the area. See also the entries under eat and drink for hotels.

Go next

 * Greifswald
 * Miedzyzdroje
 * Rügen
 * Stralsund
 * Świnoujście
 * Zinnowitz

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Heritage

Heritage tourism may refer to historical travel and attractions such as heritage railways.

Heritage may also be the name of a town; there is more than one place called Heritage:

United States of America

 * Heritage (Delaware) - A town in Delaware.
 * Heritage (South Carolina) - A town in South Carolina.

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Herm

Herm is an island measuring 1½ miles north-south by half a mile east-west, so it's the smallest of the publicly-accessible Channel Islands. It's part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey and lies 3 miles east of that island. The population is about 65 - the Census of 2021 recorded 87 on Herm combined with Jethou. Little has ever happened here, even during the wartime occupation. Notable past residents were the novelist Compton Mackenzie, and Prince and Princess Blücher of Prussia: the Prince, descended from the ally who saved Wellington's skin at Waterloo, decided that what Herm needed was lots and lots of wallabies.

Get in
The only public transport to Herm is the Trident Ferry from St Peter Port on Guernsey. This sails daily year round, taking 20 min, with six sailings Apr-June and Sept-Oct, eight July-Aug, and only one Nov-March. In 2022 an adult return is £16, child £8, no charge for dogs. Buy tickets before boarding from the ticket kiosk, prominent next to the Weighbridge clock tower and roundabout on the Esplanade. (Or online, but that's only necessary if you need to be on a specific sailing, the ferry carries 70.) Listen carefully to their instructions for boarding and return, because these vary with the tides and weather. In St Peter Port it's usually the Inter-Island Quay a little further down the pier on the right, but at low tide it may be from next to the Weighbridge (the "Cambridge Steps" are no longer used). On Herm, it will be the main harbour at high tide, or Rosaire steps half a mile south at low water.

Get around
Walk. There are no vehicles on Herm, not even bikes. Locals use tractors and quads as necessary, and if you arrive with luggage for a stay-over, your accommodation can arrange a pick-up from the harbour. Spine Road is the bosky lane running the length of the island.

See

 * dates to the 11th century. The stained glass windows depict Noah's Ark and Guernsey cows, and Jesus talking to the fisherman at Herm harbour. It's named for the Breton Saint Tugual (d 564 AD) and is non-denominational and unconsecrated. It was restored in 2011 and is generally open.
 * Beaches: the south of Herm has a rocky coastline, but all round the north are sandy beaches, with the best on the sheltered east coast. Follow the lane across the island and the first is the small . Go a half a mile north to the long.
 * is the small island half a mile south of Herm. It's governed as part of St Peter Port on Guernsey, rather than as part of Herm. But the distinction is irrelevant since it's privately owned and you can't visit, and this is as close as you'll get.

Do

 * Outdoor Guernsey hire kayaks and paddleboards, lead kayak trips and do archery.
 * Garden tours are mid-April to mid-Sept, Tuesday at 11:00, £8.
 * Rock on Herm is next held on 23-24 Sept 2022.

Buy

 * The island shop near the ferry jetty sells clothes, jewellery, souvenirs, sweets and more.

Eat

 * Within the White House (see "Sleep") are Ship Inn, Apr-Oct 12:00-21:00, and Conservatory Restaurant, Apr-Oct 18:30-21:30 plus Sunday lunch 12:30-14:30.
 * Shell Beach and Belvoir Bay on the east coast have cafes, open May-Sept daily 09:00-17:00.
 * Shell Beach and Belvoir Bay on the east coast have cafes, open May-Sept daily 09:00-17:00.

Drink
Ship Inn and Mermaid Tavern are the obvious choices.

Sleep

 * The local family firm runs all the accommodation on Herm: the hotel, self-catering, and campsite.

 * There are several self-catering cottages and log cabins, rented by the week for about £500.
 * The campsite is open May-Sept. It has 80 pitches, adult £10 ppn, and tent hire is available.
 * The campsite is open May-Sept. It has 80 pitches, adult £10 ppn, and tent hire is available.

Connect
The dialling code for Herm and Guernsey is +44, same as for mainland Britain and Jersey, so to call between them you don't dial +44. It's as if the entire Bailiwick of Guernsey was a mainland city with dialling code 01481 and UK domestic call charges.

Herm has 4G from each of its three carriers: Airtel-Vodafone, JT and Sure. As of Sept 2022, there are many dead areas towards the north and south of the island, and 5G has not arrived here. For the latest detailed coverage see GCRA, as Nperf doesn't track coverage in the Channel Islands.

Visitors from the UK and Europe should check their mobile provider for roaming charges.

Stay safe
You must have personal travel health insurance: like the rest of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Herm has no reciprocal agreements with the UK National Health Service, EU "EHIC" system, or any other nation. Any local medical treatment must therefore be paid in full.

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Hermann

Hermann is a small German town in Gasconade County, Central Missouri. It is on the Missouri River, just off of the Katy Trail. It is famous for its many wineries.

By train
Hermann is a stop on the Amtrak route between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Missouri River Runner has two departures in each direction every day. at Wharf & Gutenberg Streets, has a waiting room but no other services. While a ticket is not required to board the train a reservation is. Call or visit www.amtrak.com for reservation, ticket and schedule information before boarding  Although several of the bed & breakfasts are within walking distance of the station, many do offer pickup/drop-off service as well. State and Federal infrastructure investments have been made and the route now boasts a more than 90% on-time rating.

By car
Whether coming from the east or west, I-70 is the interstate of choice. Hermann is on MO-19 (exit 175), 16 miles south of I-70. For those coming from the southwest, taking I-44 east to MO-19 will get you there as well.

Eat

Connect

 * Hermann Area Chamber of Commerce

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Hermannsburg

Hermannsburg is a country town in the district of Celle in Lower Saxony. It lies on the River Örtze in the Lüneburg Heath.

Get in
Hermannsburg can be reached by small roads, it is 10 km east of Bergen.

Accessible by bus from the nearest railway station Unterlüß: Cebus line 260 and Bürgerbus Südheide from Bergen: Cebus line 210 from Faßberg / Müden: Cebus line 220 from Celle: Cebus line 200

Do

 * Explore the Southern Heath on the many footpaths and cycleways in the area that run through the Südheide Nature Park and its nature reserve the Naturschutzgebiet Heideflächen mittleres Lüßplateau
 * Canoe the Örtze by hiring a boat from one of the local canoe firms.

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 * Bergen (Germany)
 * Munster (Lower Saxony)
 * Celle

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Hermantown

Hermantown is a prosperous residential suburb of Duluth. The US-53 (Miller Trunk Highway) corridor, which continues seamlessly from Duluth, is quite built-up with strip malls, motels, restaurants, light industrial businesses, trailer parks, and surrounding housing developments; the rest, especially the western part of town, retains a rural feel.

Understand
The eastern part of Hermantown has an appearance typical of a lower-density bedroom community, with large, leafy lots and occasional subdivisions. The car-oriented "Miller Hill area", or Miller Trunk Corridor of Duluth, has sprawled well past the city boundary line into this part of Hermantown. The western part of Hermantown is dominated by a more rural landscape, reminiscent of the past agricultural focus of the city. Hermantown's motto is "The City of Quality Living". It has about 9,700 residents in 2018.

History
The first inhabitants of the area were Native Americans. They lived in the area often called in early Duluth references "the land up over the hill."

In 1867, August Kohlts and his friend Lambert "Pat" Acker were the first settlers in the area now known as Hermantown. Both families had emigrated from Prussia to the area around Buffalo County, New York. The Kohlts and Ackers arrived in Duluth in 1870-71. By January 1872 August Kohlts had established an 82-acre site in the wilderness outside Duluth. In the years that followed, Kohlts and Acker alternated between working in Duluth and clearing land at their rural homesteads on what is now Five Corners Road in Hermantown. They traveled between Duluth and their homesteads on a Native American trail that later became Piedmont Avenue and the Hermantown Road.

Hermantown's population got a boost from a new wave of homesteaders during the Great Depression when the federal government built nearly a hundred "subsistence homestead" projects designed to move people from the cities to new homes in rural or suburban locations.

The community of Adolph is within the southwest corner of Hermantown.

Get in
There are two major arterial routes running through Hermantown. The first is the above mentioned US-53, locally known as the "Miller Trunk", which connects International Falls and the Iron Range to Duluth and points beyond. The second is US-2, which briefly runs through the western part of town before entering Proctor and is much less developed.

Get around
The only practical way of getting around Hermantown is by private automobile. The DTA (Duluth Transportation Authority) bus system lines end at the airport, Wal-Mart, and run along Haines Road, which are only on the outer edges of Hermantown.

Do
Hermantown is adjacent to Duluth, so you'll be spending most of your time there.

 * Go bowling at Skyline Lanes, 4894 Miller Trunk Highway,.
 * Popular pastimes among the youth include hanging out at the Walmart Supercenter (Miller Trunk Hwy & Mall Dr) and loitering in its parking lot, and gathering at the nearby McDonalds (slightly off Miller Trunk Hwy & Arrowhead) and watching movies at the Lakes 10 Theater (Miller Trunk Hwy & Stebner Rd.).
 * Swim, fish, or golf at Pike Lake (Midway Rd & Martin Rd).

Buy
Hermantown is home to about half of Duluth's "Mall Area", so expect to find the usual selection of national and regional chain stores. Ones within Hermantown city boundaries include Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Menard's, and HOM Furniture. Farther along US-53, the selection becomes more local.

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Hermanus

Hermanus is a picturesque seaside town on South Africa's south coast, near the Garden Route and about 90 min drive from Cape Town. It is particularly famous as the "best land-based whale watching destination in the world", with southern right whales easily seen from shore during winter and spring months.

Understand

In the Overberg area and on Walker Bay, Hermanus is a popular holiday village close to Cape Town. The town is world famous for the Southern right whales that are seen from shore during the winter months. Every year these gentle creatures of the sea migrate along the coast of South Africa with Walker Bay as one of their destinations, to calve and nurture their young. From the harbour of Hermanus, boat trips depart on a regular basis to see these majestic whales from up-close. One can also stay ashore as Hermanus is the best land based whale watching destination in South Africa, and possibly the world, especially during the Hermanus Whale Festival. Apart from whale watching, the area of Hermanus boasts some excellent holiday accommodation such as the Misty Waves. Also, plenty of possibilities to spend the day in an active way: hiking, fishing, boating, and horse back riding.

By car
Follow the N2 eastwards from Cape Town or westwards when coming from George and leave it near Caledon. From George's Bay, go along the Whale Coast driving route R44/R43.

See
Hermanus boasts of being the "best land-based whale watching destination in the world". Whale season runs from June through December, with Southern right whales easily seen from shore through the winter months. Since 1992 the Hermanus whale crier has roamed the shores downtown, blowing a horn to announce any sightings. There are a couple small museums, about whales and the town, that can be visited.

Do
Go on a boat tour to see whales from very close. You might also see some from the coast and there is a whale watcher, whose only job is to spot whales that come along.

Beaches

 * Diving – see Diving in Hermanus.

Eat
If you would like to try some South African traditional food called umngqusho, you can find it in restaurants.

Drink
South Africans in Hermanus mostly like drinking beer, especially on weekends.

Sleep
There are hundreds of places to stay, and except for the high season, you won't have difficulty finding a place to stay on arrival.

Go next

 * Explore the Overberg region.
 * All attractions of the Garden Route.
 * De Hoop Nature Reserve for more whales.
 * Gansbaai and the Danger Point Peninsula area on the other side of Walker Bay
 * Betty's Bay along the Whale Coast to see the African Penguin at Stony Point.
 * Betty's Bay along the Whale Coast to visit Harold Porter botanical garden. Harold Porter

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Hermiston

Hermiston is a city in Umatilla County in the Eastern Oregon region of Oregon.

By car

 * US 395.svg goes from the town of Umatilla in the north, through town, to I-84 in the south, south of Stanfield as the Umatilla-Stanfield Hwy. It continues north towards Tri-Cities along I-82 and concurrent with I-84 from Stanfield (Exit 179) to Pendleton at Exit 209. Travelers continue northeasterly on US Hwy 395 from Tri-Cities towards I-90 in Ritzville to go towards Spokane.
 * I-82.svg Begins at Exit 179 of I-84 and runs to its other end at Exit 110 of I-90, east of Ellensburg. Hermiston can be accessed from 6th St at Exit 1 of I-82 and via Westland Rd from Exit #10. Travelers continue west on I-90 from Ellensburg to go towards Seattle.
 * I-84.svg If coming from the east(from Boise, Pendleton, Umatilla) Hermiston is accessed via US Hwy 395 at Exit 188 or I-82 at Exit 179. If coming from the west (Portland, The Dalles) one can also exit off at US 730.svg at Exit #168 and go through the towns of Irrigon (Hwy 730 goes through as Main Ave) and Umatilla (pass through as 6th St) to US Hwy 395 and go south on US Hwy 395 into town.

By bus
The serves as a de-facto bus station/stop for Greyhound. The local Kayak Public Transit bus makes a stop into the truck stop on its way towards Hermiston or the Umatilla Indian Reservation, east of Pendleton.

By plane
The ) (general aviation) is  SE of downtown at 1600 E Airport Rd off of Stanfield-Umatilla Hwy (US Hwy 395). It is a city owned airport and available to private pilots in the general public. The nearest airport for commercial passenger flights is  north in Tri-Cities.

See

 * Hermiston's Butte Park sits under the iconic Hermiston Butte and spreads over 40 acres. Within the park features 4 lighted soccer fields, a dog park, spray park and large open fields including trails up to the top of the Butte.

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Hermitage

Hermitage is a city in Tennessee.

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Playa Hermosa (Garabito)

Playa Hermosa de Jaco is a small surfing village just south of Jaco, in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. Known for consistent wave break throughout the year, it is one of Costa Rica's largest and most famous beaches. This black sand beach stretches from end to end, 12 km of beachfront, with 7 km accessible by car and wide open to an expanse of surf breaks. In 2009, Playa Hermosa hosted the ISA Billabong World Games, the largest event in this region to date.

Get in
Playa Hermosa is directly on the Costanera Highway that runs south to Quepos and Manuel Antonio. From Jaco, you can take a taxi for about US$7. Or take a bus that does the route to Quepos or Parrita (make sure they stop in Hermosa or you'll end up far away).

Do

 * Surfing - Hermosa offers you a variety of beach breaks to choose from and is centrally located to access other breaks in the area.
 * Swimming - There are no lifeguards but it is fairly common for people to swim at low tide. Watch out for strong rips as the tides here in the Pacific Ocean can vary from roughly 6 to 10 feet.

Buy
There is a pulpería (little shop) in town that stocks the essentials and a liquor store on the highway. For groceries, there are 2 major supermarkets (Mas y Menos and Maxi Bodega) 5 minutes away in Jaco.

Eat
A few good restaurants offering pizza, seafood and other casual foods line the coastal road, facing the beach.

 * Cafe Hermosa is located on the 3rd floor of the Surf Inn Hermosa, this cafe features breathtaking views over the Pacific.

Drink

 * Backyard Bar One of the local hot spots. Well known. Ladies night wednesday can be fun. They also have great live music on the weekends, and a weekly surf contest on Saturdays.

Go next

 * Esterillos - A beach town about 20 minutes' drive South of Playa Hermosa.

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Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is a friendly town in the South Bay of Los Angeles. If you're looking for the "typical" Southern California beach town experience, you'll enjoy the laid back attitude, athleticism, and festive nightlife of the Beach Cities: Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Each provides a unique cultural experience, but they're connected by the strand paved path that runs along the beach.

By day, locals can be found playing volleyball on the beach, running/cycling/rollerblading along the Strand, or congregating around the Pier Avenue shopping area. By night, the bars and restaurants along Pier Avenue become crowded with young people, while the patios and decks of the tightly packed residences buzz with the chatter and bustle of private parties.

Get in
From downtown or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) take terminal shuttle or Green line to LAX/Green Line Station. Then take Beach Cities Transit (BCT) 109.

The Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) is the main north-south route through Hermosa Beach.

Get around
On foot, bicycle, car, bus, or ferry. Use beach cities transit.

Do

 * Grab a towel and soak up the sun on the beach.
 * Rent a bicycle or rollerblades and travel along The Strand from Redondo Beach up to Santa Monica. Shops near Pier Avenue will rent bicycles or rollerblades.
 * Play in the water. Although the water along California comes down from an Alaskan current and can be chilly, when the weather's warm, it can be very enjoyable.  Shops around Pier Avenue will rent surfboards or you can buy a boogie board.
 * Go fishing off the Hermosa Beach Pier.

Drink
Nightlife is largely centered along Pier Ave, a hot spot for singles and the young.

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Hermosillo

Hermosillo is the capital and largest city of Sonora, Mexico. Hermosillo is the seat of the municipality of Hermosillo, which is the largest municipality in Sonora with a land area of over 15,700 km2 (6,000 sq mi). The municipality of Hermosillo includes a long coastline on the Gulf of California.

Hermosillo is a modern city with many services but relatively little tourism. Tourism within the municipality is mainly concentrated in the coastal communities of Bahía de Kino, Kino Nuevo and Punta Chueca, where there are cave paintings and a recreational park named La Sauceda. Shopping, eating and tourist attractions can be found throughout the city.

Understand
Hermosillo is one of the largest cities in Northwest Mexico, with a population of around 812,000 people (2015).

Industry and manufacturing has been the most dynamic sector of the economy. Much of this began in the 1980s with the establishment of the automobile industry. Electronics and IT are the largest employers by both revenue and number of employees. Manufacturers employ about 30% of the population.

Climate
Temperatures can reach 52 °C (125.6 °F) in the summer months, making it one of the hottest cities in the country. Winters are generally mild to warm, but nighttime temperatures can drop as low as freezing in December and January. Rain falls mostly between July and September, with annual precipitation between 75 and 300 millimetres (3.0 and 11.8 in).

By plane

Also, small regional and charter airlines provide service from cities like Guasave, Guaymas, and Guerrero Negro.

Americans living close to the border (Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez) should consider flights leaving out of those cities' airports in Mexico, which are generally cheaper than flights from US cities into Hermosillo.

Aeromexico (and its affiliate Aerolitoral that uses smaller aircraft) has many flights to Hermosillo from national and international destinations.

Low airfare providers are Volaris and Viva-aerobus. The latter is the cheapest of them all, but beware of the airline's policies for it won't give any protection for any delays or cancellations.

By car
The road from Nogales (on the border) down to Hermosillo is a paved highway. The portion of Highway 15 between Magdalena de Kino and Hermosillo is a toll road, keep your receipt as this is a form of insurance. To file a claim you will need to return to the toll booth (either in Hermosillo or Magdalena). If you are bringing a car in from the United States, or Canada (including rental vehicles) you must have insurance through a Mexican company, if you have an accident call these companies immediately, in most cases a representative from the insurance company will be dispatched to the scene of the accident, be prepared to wait for them, though no more than 2 hours, especially if you are in the middle of the desert somewhere. If you are involved in an accident which requires a police report, the vehicle may be impounded overnight. Most police officers (federal and local) are very courteous and helpful; some of them may be willing to forego the report in order to help you out.

On your Mexican insurance forms there should be a number for the "Angeles Verdes" (Green Angels) which is a roadside assistance service similar to AAA in the United States. Keep that number handy when you travel, Angeles Verdes drivers are bilingual and are very helpful.

Going to or coming from Hermosillo from Nogales you will encounter several checkpoints. On the north bound side there is a checkpoint staffed 24 hours a day by the Mexican military. The soldiers posted at the stop sign who speak to the drivers are almost always able to speak enough English to deal with American and Canadian tourists. They will ask you where you are going, where you are coming from, and may ask to see your ID. Random and suspicious vehicles will be directed to a parking area to be searched, if you are selected to be searched the process normally takes less than 5 minutes (assuming you aren't carrying anything you shouldn't be). They will search through your bags, and the interior of your car. There may also be Federal Preventative Police (PFP) checkpoints, these checkpoints are often set up in different locations. Most PFP Police Officers will speak English, but will normally wave through any vehicles with American or Canadian plates, so long as the occupants are obvious tourists (break out your straw hats, brown shoes, and black knee socks!)

Hermosillo is about a 7½ hour drive from Phoenix, Arizona, 4-4½ hours from Tucson, and about 3 hours from Nogales, Sonora. That is assuming you drive the speed limit. It is not unheard-of to have the previous mentioned times to be much less when the border crossing is not congested. Also (and this applies for all of Mexico) The Mexican highway patrol has a modern fleet of Dodge Chargers, all of them have video cameras and many of them have K-Band radar. So bring your radar detector. Mexican regulations don't explicitly prohibit detectors nor are they sold in the country, however, that does not mean cops aren't familiar with these devices. So if you get pulled over with your detector, don't expect the cop to be so nice anymore if he notices it (just like in the US). As with any cop either side of the border, be nice to them and they'll be nice to you.

When you arrive in Hermosillo be on the lookout for topes, or speed bumps. Not all topes are marked (a yellow sign with a black speed bump) or painted yellow, pay particular attention at night as they are not always visible, and you may leave your engine on the street.

People in Hermosillo tend to drive somewhat recklessly, particularly the bus drivers. Red lights, stop signs, and speed limits are often treated as suggestions rather than law. Be careful of vehicles coming from side streets, they normally have stop signs, but sometimes will not stop until their car is already halfway in the nearest lane. Traffic lights are like most others in Mexico, where the green light will flash before it turns to yellow, and then red. Passing through a yellow light is a violation, there is no delay from when your light turns red to the other light turning green as there normally is in the United States. When you see the light flashing green be prepared to stop. Many intersections will have stop signs in addition to the lights, if the light is green you do not have to stop, this can be confusing to some people who have never encountered this setup before.

By bus
TUFESA bus line runs from Arizona (Tucson, Phoenix, etc.) to Hermosillo. Fares are around US$49 one way from Phoenix, and vary based on other cities. The Hermosillo stop is on the Ciudad Obregon route.

Get around
There's a trolley bus tour that goes out just in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Hermosillo right in the city center. It will take you to the best sight seeings and landscapes of the city.

Unlike most cities in the USA or Canada the bus in Hermosillo is a simple (and cheap) way to get around. The buses will run every few minutes, so if you miss one just wait a few minutes for the next one. Bus service is not recommended for tourists as you can get lost or end up in an outskirt zone. Do not use buses if you are not familiar to the routes. Some buses do not have air conditioning, so take precautions as temperatures may reach more than 40 °C (100 °F). Fares are approx. US$0.50.

Taxis are widely available and are a cheap way to get around. Use those ones from a Taxi site, or ask for one in the Hotel front desk. Cheapest taxi fare in Hermosillo is US$4.50.

Car rental offer several models starting about US$50 per day. If you move in this city by car take a GPS with you as some streets may have dead-ends, some wide avenues stretch suddenly to 2-lane alleys and other streets may change circulation way with no advice.

Most of the city's important avenues have marked lanes for bicycles, if you choose it as a different way to go around.

Talk
Most people in Hermosillo speak some English and almost everybody in the service and food industry speaks English. While visiting the parts furthest from the city only some people speak some English, though certainly not enough to have a philosophical conversation with you. They will likely be able to help you find places, directions, gas stations, etc.

Young people will certainly know more than average as most of the universities here require to approve a certain level of English in order to complete their studies and title. Young ones can talk as well as you, so don't hesitate to ask for directions or just start a conversation.

See

 * Cerro de la Campana - This radio tower is on a road that winds up a mountain right downtown. It isn't very high, but gives a great view of Hermosillo and the surrounding countryside. It has parking space and police surveillance.
 * Museum of Sonora (Museo Regional de Sonora), Jesús García, 62 17 25 80. Housed in a very creepy old stone penitentiary built in 1897. It is a castle-like building with big stone walls and watchtowers. You can visit the old underground cells which are especially creepy, making you wonder how many people died there in those horrible conditions. Also features a permanent show of old coins, and historical elements, showed on a timeline order. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 09:00-16:00.
 * Catedral Hermosillo, Blvr. Miguel Hidalgo S/N. A very lemony-looking church.
 * Regional Museum of Sonora's University Features a small collection of historical elements, portraits, local crafts and an interesting collection of appliances, guns, photographs, money and documents from the revolution era. Also shows temporal art exhibits. The main pieces of the Museum are a group of mummies found at the sonoran sierra.
 * Sonora Museum of Art, Centro Cultural Musas, Blvd. Agustín de Vildósola S/N. Discover modern and ancient representations of Mexican art here.
 * Hector Espino Stadium, Blvd. Solidaridad and Blvd. Luís Encinas - Choyal area. Home of the Hermosillo Naranjeros, the best baseball league of Mexico and because they play between October and January, you can see some Major League Baseball players in addition to the best Mexican baseball players. Some notable former and current Naranjeros include Hector Espino, Fernando Valenzuela, Erubial Durazo, Curt Schilling, Vinny Castilla, Luis A. Garcia, Geronimo Gil, and many others.  All of this surrounded by a great atmosphere of party as only Mexicans know how.  There is a souvenir store at the stadium as well.
 * Hermosillo at night - In the northeastern part of the city there is a small parking area where Blvd. Jose Maria Morelos meets Blvd. Juan Bautista de Escalante. Park here and bring your camera as you will see a stunning view of Hermosillo, including Cerro de la Campana.  The view is especially impressive at night, as you can see lights that seem to stretch out forever.  Hermosillo police officers are often posted there at night, they will not bother you, and will often chat with tourists and suggest other places to visit.

Do

 * Hit the trails Mountain biking and hiking are very popular activities, and the area has many amazing trails to follow in the mountains around the city. The mix of desert and mountain give these trails a very nice touch. Wild life is very interesting. You get to see from little lizards and roadrunners all around to big deer and coyotes, and if you're lucky you might be able to watch a bighorn sheep or even a rattlesnake (not considered to be extremely lucky).

Visit downtown Hermosillo (El Centro). In El Centro you will find many shops, selling anything you can think of. There are also food stands if you get hungry or thirsty. Be careful though, the streets in El Centro are always crowded, and traffic is heavy. Also the sidewalks are higher off the street level than you may be used to, this will be a difficult area to traverse if you are in a wheelchair, or have a baby carriage. A heavy police presence is maintained in the area due to its popularity, and constant crowds, help is never far away.

Learn
There are many good universities here. Some of the best known are: University of Sonora, University of Valle de Mexico and "Tecnologico de Monterrey". The University of Sonora has a very good school of foreign languages, where you can enroll for a moderate price to receive Spanish lessons.

Work
Vangtel Mexico provides opportunities for English speakers.

Buy
Hermosillo is slightly more expensive than other parts of Mexico, as life quality is slightly higher than other Mexican cities. However, prices are still good compared to the United States. There are lots of American stores, including Office Depot, Blockbuster, Office Max, Costco, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and others. Also, Hermosillo is full of shoe and clothes stores (boutique).

ATM & banks. Hermosillo has branches of all the major banks operating in Mexico, some of them are related to foreign banks:
 * HSBC. Has ATMs almost in every retail (Walmart, Ley, Soriana) and those one in their branches.
 * Banamex. Related to Citibank/Citigroup, it is the most important bank in the country. There are several branches and ATMs in most of the retail stores.
 * BBVA Bancomer. Related to Chase, similar number of branches to those of HSBC. ATMs in most retail stores.
 * Santander. Associated with Bank of America. BofA users can withdrawal money from Santander ATMs with no additional fees. But, Santander has fewer branches and ATMs than other banks.

Toys can cost almost 1.5 times more in many parts of Mexico than in the US, don't expect deals there. Restaurants, food, bars, liquor, hotels are excellent in price and with the average exchange difference, can cost 2/3 of the same in US.

The following are some interesting stores you may find in town:

 * Deportes Arietta, in El Centro (downtown Hermosillo). The official uniform dealer for the Naranjeros. You can get a real jersey, the same as the players wear, for about US$60. The store also has merchandise from the other teams in the Mexican Pacific League, as well as other sports teams from throughout Mexico, and MLB and NBA merchandise.  Several store employees speak fluent English and will be happy to talk sports with you.
 * Casa de Vaquero, a store that sells cowboy hats, and boots, also the cowboy type of clothing that is popular throughout Hermosillo and northern Mexico. There are several stores throughout Hermosillo, prices range from low to high.
 * Soriana, located throughout Hermosillo (6 stores). It's a retail store, competes directly with Wal-Mart.
 * Coppel Department store, cheap furniture and clothes, also offers gold and other jewelry, fragrances, shoes and house appliances.
 * Ley, More than 15 locations. Ley is a retail store. Ley is connected to the US chain Safeway.
 * Supermercados SantaFé, a grocery store. Several locations in Hermosillo. Rebranded from a previous retail chain who went to bankruptcy.
 * Wal-Mart, several locations throughout Hermosillo. Unlike Wal-Marts in the US, Wal-Mart is considered an upscale, expensive store in Mexico.  The Wal-Marts in Hermosillo are much nicer and cleaner than a Wal-Mart in the United States.  One of the newest Wal-Marts is located at the "City Center" shopping area, in the northern part of Hermosillo on Blvd. Jose Maria Morelos.
 * Oxxo, a convenience store. Literally hundreds of locations across Hermosillo. Some of them are in gas stations.

Shopping centers

 * Galerias Mall. Designed under American-style this place offers a movie theatre with normal, 3d and VIP service. Food court with dozens of options including McDonald's. Lots of boutiques and shoe stores, a Sears store and a casino with electronic games and bingo.
 * Plaza Sendero. South of the city, this Mall provides dozens of cloth and shoe stores, a Soriana retail store, food court including Burger King, a movie theatre, Coppel and Woolworth departmental stores, and a casino with electronic games.
 * Plaza Girasol. This plaza has focused stores and services as Office Depot, Cable company, banks, optical service, regional airline tickets, and food court.
 * Plaza Ley Sahuaro. This plaza/mall is one of the oldest in town and has lots of clothing and shoe stores, jewelry, hair dressers, gift shops ATM machines, even pawn shop, food court and arcade games are available in the rear side, the main store is a Ley retail.
 * City Center Pitic. Located north at Morelos Blvd. this plaza offers high level stores and services. Its main store is Walmart and others include: HP store, GNC, Starbucks, Gamers, City Salads, Quetzal kitchen design, Play City casino and SportWorld Gym.
 * Metrocentro and Megamall area. This unincorporated area includes the Metrocentro Plaza, the Franchise Plaza and the Megamall which all of them are placed together in the intersection of Colosio and Solidaridad Blvds. This area offer high level stores as: Tous, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale; restaurants: Marcos, Applebee's, California; fast food: 24 hour Burger King, McDonald's, Baskin Robbins; a cinema, a bowling alley with many lanes and a bar, music and musical instruments store, crafts and local items, Olympus cafe, Costco retail store, Commercial Mexicana retail store, OfficeMax, among others. This is a very complete area if you want to buy or have fun.
 * Liverpool. Fancy department store, sells clothes, shoes, fragrances, jewelry, makeup, gifts, chocolates, furniture and house deco. Has a restaurant with bar and a toy & pet store.
 * Sanborn's. High level amenities stores. Sells Cuban tobaccos along with a variety of cigarette brands, liquors, movies, books, apparel accessories, gifts and electronics. Has a cafe/restaurant. Marked as a gay encounter site.
 * Sears. Known department stores. Two locations in Hermosillo, one in Galerias Mall, the other one in Downtown. Clothes, shoes, furniture, electronics, gifts, lingerie, among other items. The store located in Downtown is expected to close as the one in Galerias Mall is now totally working.
 * MundoComic. Comic, manga and magazine store. Also trading cards, collectibles and video games. In the same block of Liverpool store.
 * Municipal Market. The perfect place to eat the local food. Here you can also buy fruits and veggies, along with local and traditional foods, toppings, and gifts, such as ironwood ornaments.
 * Bona Building. Located in front of San Alberto Hotel and Vip's restaurant, Bona Building has among its occupants a traditional food place, where you can eat different typical menu, and an exclusive souvenir shop, which sells shirts, cups, postcards, ironwood items, iron items and lots of surprising gifts to take back to home.

Eat

 * Carne asada - Grilled beef (boneless chuck, rib eye, sirloin) which is the most typical food in the city. Tacos are typically around one dollar and are pretty good. Some of the best carne asada and tacos (also try caramelos which are tacos with melted cheese) can be found on the thousands of taco stands you will find on almost any street in Hermosillo.
 * Coyotas - A flat sweet bread filled with various choices as buttermilk candy (not the chocolate bar), apple, pecan nut, strawberry jam, among others. This bake is a tradition among the city and it started in the former town called Villa de Seris, which now is part of Hermosillo.
 * Empanadas - Another local bread which consists of a turnover style pastry filled with a sweet filling.
 * Melcochas - Candy based on raw sugar.
 * Tacos de cabeza - Beef tacos made from the head of the cow, typical for breakfast.
 * Burro percheron - A variation on the traditional burrito. The difference is in the ingredients and the size, as in the south of Mexico burritos are usually thin and about six inches long and has lots of potato filling. Percheron burro in the big size are usually 30 cm (1 foot) and 5–8 cm (2-3 inches) wide, they are filled with avocado, tomato, cheese and premium beef. Cost is around US$6–8 and even more if toppings are asked (pork meat, pepperoni, ham, shrimp, anaheim pepper, bacon).
 * Hot dogs - For a late dinner you have to go to Dogos CBC of Pami for the best hot dogs in Sonora, voted among the top 50 hot dogs in the world and one of the best 100 foods in the world, you will be able to find hot dogs here 24/7. Also check out the hot dog stand which is out at night right next to the Oxxo, located at Blvd. Lopez Portillo and Ave. Tres.  Turkey hot dogs stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon.)

Restaurants
Hermosillo is full of great restaurants, including American ones such as Applebee's. There are lots of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other ethnic restaurants as well. The best, though, are the Mexican-run taco stands.

 * Taqueria Irazema - The best and cleanest place for tacos de cabeza.
 * Sonora Steakhouse, Blvd. Eusebio Kino. A steakhouse featuring the food Sonora is famous for.  Located in the Pitic neighborhood near the Fiesta Americana and Araiza Inn hotels.  Expensive, but worth it.  They come by and show you the meat and let you choose the thickness of your steak (which they charge you for by the gram). Plus, you might get to meet the Governor!  The governor's residence is right next to the Sonora Steakhouse.
 * La Casa Grande, Blvd. Eusebio Kino No. 902. . Traditional Mexican food.
 * Tik Tok, Blvd. Morelos No. 89. Burger joint, with pickle chips, don't forget the pickle chips.
 * La Casa Grande, Blvd. Eusebio Kino No. 902. . Traditional Mexican food.
 * Tik Tok, Blvd. Morelos No. 89. Burger joint, with pickle chips, don't forget the pickle chips.

Drink

There are beer stores everywhere in Hermosillo. The most popular brands are Tecate, Pacifico, and Modelo (Corona). In a hurry? Look for a "Tecate Six" you can buy your beer in a drive-thru. Coke and Pepsi are available at almost every restaurant and store, DrPepper is available at Extra, Santa fe and Super del Norte stores. Tap water is safe to drink, as Hermosillo is the only city that purifies the water before it goes to the pipes. While it is safe to drink, many of the locals suggest drinking purified bottled water, as the tap water contains some minerals which after years of drinking may cause (or may not) teeth stains.

Smoking is not allowed in closed public places including restaurants, night clubs and bars. Today most of the city's fun places have terraces outside to allow smoking people without breaking the law. Also you must know that bars and night clubs close at 14:00 and beer and liquor stores have to close at midnight if you plan to drink all night have this in mind when you go to buy booze, even if midnight is the time to stop selling liquor most of the stores stop selling at 23:45.

 * Orange Mill: two local restaurant/bar on Blvd. Colosio and Sahuaripa street. On weekends Orange mill features live Country music band, making this place an excellent options for those who are not so into pop/dance.

Sleep
Hotels and accommodations abound around the city.

Very nice hotels in Hermosillo cost about the same as a mid-range hotel in Phoenix. For around US$50 per night, you can find a hotel that would cost around $100–200 in the U.S.

Budget

 * Hotel Washington Dr. Noriega 68, between Matamoros and Guerrero streets. Simple rooms without TV, but free WiFi and one computer for guests. Single room US$18, double room US$20. Very friendly and helpful staff, roof terrace, clothes line can be used when washing own clothes. Very central, thus somewhat noisy.

Connect
In case of emergency, call 066 or 911. Both numbers work as emergency numbers. 911 is exclusively for tourists and you will be answered in English. State your emergency and if you know where you are give proper directions, if not, just give a general location or where you were in the past couple of hours, and if you have no idea where you are or are lost they can trace your call. Try to stay on the line for as long as possible or until help comes. If you are disconnected, having called will help since emergency services will now look for tourists and locals can usually spot you and tell them where you are. The Hermosillo Municipal Police can also be reached at.

If you need to contact US authorities, call the U.S. Consulate. The consulate is at Avenida Monterrey #141 and can be reached via telephone at.

Stay safe
Hermosillo is safer than the rest of Mexico, far from being a dangerous place, but there is criminal activity in the city. Use common sense and if you wouldn't do something in your home city, don't do it in Hermosillo, lock up your car, don't wave money around, keep your purse close to you, etc. Tourist attractions are very safe and police are always close by in case of emergency. Usual response time for paramedics is under 5 minutes.

If you or anyone in your party is drunk, do not drive. Drunk drivers are easily spotted and you will get pulled over. If you find yourself in this situation, be nice, be patient, and even if taken to the police station only the drunk driver will be locked up in case he gets rowdy. If this happens, wait for him to be sober up, give him coffee, and you'll be on your way. If you visit the city in December, beware of an increase on police checkpoints all over the city, this time of the year the officers will find any excuse to try and arrest people in order to get money out of them via bribes. Be very careful.

For the most part, Hermosillo has been spared the drug violence which is plaguing much of Mexico, especially the border areas. Sporadic violence related to the drug cartels does happen in and around Hermosillo. While drug cartels are certainly active in Hermosillo, it has not seen the levels of violence that cities such as Tijuana or Ciudad Juarez have been subjected to. As a tourist you do not have much to worry about as the drug cartels mostly target rival members, the police and the military, even though Sonora had a spate of murders in 2020. But crime fears predominantly are the same as they are at home (for example, pickpockets, thieves, drunks, etc.)

Emergency numbers

 * Central de Emergencias 066
 * Federal de Caminos (Federal Police) +52 662 289-7098
 * Sonora State Police Headquarters
 * North +52 662 218–5564, +52 662 218–6416, +52 662 218-5526
 * Central +52 662 213–4046, +52 662 213–3738, +52 662 213-3401

TelCel and MoviTel also have emergency numbers, check your cell phone's display screen to see which service your phone is using.
 * TelCel 117+send
 * Movitel *114+send

If your phone is not on one of these two networks use one of the other numbers listed above.

Most likely you will have to have a basic knowledge of Spanish to communicate on these lines, or ask if there is anyone available who speaks English (Hablas Ingles?).

Cope

Although Hermosillo is home to more and more American companies and businessmen visiting from the north side of the country's border, you will still get stares and second looks, especially if you are of African or Asian heritage. But have no fear, most people are very friendly and welcoming to tourists and business visitors and will do anything they can to make you feel at home.

Hermosillo is probably more liberal than other parts of Mexico, however, Mexico is a conservative Catholic country. If you are a gay or lesbian person, people will stare at you and your partner or may even make comments. So, if you have purple hair, a nose ring and six earrings, expect the same.

Even in the hottest of the hot Hermosillo weather, men and women will still wear jeans. You will rarely see a local wearing shorts unless they are involved in an athletic activity. Even if it is, wearing shorts will still expose you as a tourist. Most men wear jeans and different types of shirts, many the cowboy style with a sombrero (cowboy hat) and cowboy boots. Women mostly wear jeans and different types of shirts as well. Trying to fit in with the local population will make you less of a target for those who prey on tourists, e.g., criminals, some taxi drivers, corrupt police. After normal working hours are over you will notice this practice is relaxed and more people will wear shorts in the evening rather than the traditional jeans.

Consulates

 * 🇺🇸 United States

Go next
From Hermosillo you can access points all over Sonora, or continue south to Sinaloa. Mexico's Route 15 goes all the way down to Mexico City, though flying is the better option if you plan on heading to that area.

Hermosillo is only about 1 hour east of Bahía Kino, a small town with a beautiful beach, and access to Isla Tiburon. About an hour and 15 minutes south of Hermosillo is Guaymas and San Carlos. San Carlos is more developed than Bahia Kino, with many condo/resort facilities, however there are some areas of secluded beach. San Carlos is also home to Tetakawi, a large mountain right on the water that is sometimes referred to by locals as "Goat Tits" due to its unique shape. Not far from San Carlos is the port city of Guaymas, smaller than Hermosillo, it is a bustling and growing city with excellent restaurants, and access to a largely unknown Mexican maritime culture. Continuing past Guaymas one can also reach Ciudad Obregon from Hermosillo, which is also a city on the rise, and home to a beautiful lake frequented by locals. Most American and Canadian tourists are just passing through Hermosillo on their way to one of the nearby beaches. Unfortunately for them they do not know what they are missing in this clean, modern, and beautiful city.

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Hermosillo (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Hermosillo:

Mexico

 * Hermosillo (Baja California Norte) - A town in Baja California Norte.
 * Hermosillo - The capital city of Sonora.

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Herndon

Herndon is a town in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Understand
Originally part of the rural surroundings of the Washington, D.C. area, the town of Herndon developed into a hub of dairy farming and vacationing for area residents, aided by its presence along the W&OD Railroad. The town is known for the location of a famous civil war cavalry raid by Confederate Colonel John Singleton Mosby and its Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Herndon is the sister city of Runnymede, England.

The primary reasons that people travel to Herndon are for business purposes, or on an overnight stay before a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport.

By plane
Herndon is a 10-minute drive from Dulles International Airport. A taxi from the airport costs roughly $16. However, almost all hotels in Herndon offer free shuttle bus services to/from the airport. Dulles, like Herndon, is on the Silver Line of the Metrorail.

By car
There are no interstate or US highways through Herndon. The primary arteries in and out are the following state highways:

 * VA-267 - (Dulles Toll Road, Dulles Access Road, Dulles Greenway) This toll road runs east–west from Leesburg to Falls Church. It feeds into I-66 and I-495 at its east end and US-15 at its west end. There is a spur that runs to Dulles International Airport. The road is one of the fastest ways to get around during off hours and weekend, but should be avoided during rush hour as it suffers from stand still traffic at these times.
 * VA-28 - This highway runs north and south from VA-7 in the north to US-15/US-29 in the south. Like VA-267 this is one of the major arteries for Northern Virginia and is a fast way to get around but becomes very congested during rush hour.
 * SR-606 - This is a secondary state road but is still a major artery. It runs right through the historic district as Elden St. and connects to both VA-267 and VA-28 in the west and VA-7 in the east bound direction.

WMATA
WMATA, which operates the DC Metrorail, has two stations in Herndon: the Herndon and Innovation Center Stations (Silver Line). Nearby Reston has two stations as well. For more information on riding the Metrorail, see Washington, DC.

By car
A car is the best way to get around Herndon.

By bus
Fairfax Connector operates bus service around Herndon and between Herndon and Reston, with further connections to Washington D.C. via the Metrorail.

Parks
Herndon has many parks and playgrounds with picnic areas and forest trails. The W&OD Trail runs through Herndon, and caters to bikers, runners, and casual strollers.

Festivals and events
The following events and festivals are held in Herndon's Historic District:

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Herning

Herning is a city in the middle of Jutland. Herning's main claim to fame are sports teams based here and numerous high profile international sport events that have been hosted here. It is also home to Scandinava's largest trade fair centre.

Understand
A town of some 51,000 people (2023) that has grown rapidly in the 20th and 21st centuries, mainly due to the textile and garment industries that has been active in Herning since the late 19th century. People from Herning (as well as Ikast and Brande) are colloquially referred to as "Woollen Jutlanders" (uldjyder).
 * Visit Herning website

Get in
Herning is on the Struer train line with hourly connections from Copenhagen (3.5 hours, 300 kr).

Get around
Most things are within walking distance.

 * Taxi: Herning Taxi, tel: +45 97120777

See

Around this museum has grown a whole collection of artistic formations since the late 1940s:
 * The museum of Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts. Two internationally known Danish artists.
 * The Sculpture Park, created as a recreative area for the employees of the shirt factory.
 * The geometric Garden by C.Th. Sørensen
 * The Utzon house A prototype to a school house by Jørn Utzon
 * Elia The biggest sculpture in the northern part of Europe.

Do
Herning hosts many conventions, exhibitions, etc.

Buy
Bredgade is the main pedestrian shopping street.

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Heron Island

Heron Island is a small attractive island resort among the Southern Reef Islands, located about 72 km off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Alongside a small scale tourist resort, the island is also home to a research station maintained by the University of Queensland studying coral reef ecology.

Understand
Heron Island does not cater for day-trippers. The resort covers one third of the island, the rest is natural vegetation and the research station, which is off-limits to travellers.

History
Heron Island was discovered in 1843 but was not inhabited until the opening of a turtle cannery in the 1920s; it was however not a great commercial success and was closed down. The island was first opened as a resort in the early 1930s, and was granted National Park status in 1943.

Climate
Heron Island enjoys a warm, tropical climate. Temperatures for April: Air: 21 (min) - 27 °C (max); Water 25 - 27 °C

Flora and fauna
Heron Island is a coral cay with deep blue waters and lush vegetation, and breeding ground to some 70 000 - 120 000 birds; Heron Island is an attractive destination for travellers interested in exploring nature above and under water.

From November to March, female green and loggerhead sea turtles nest on the beach. Their hatchlings can be seen scurrying down to the water from January to April.

By plane
There is no airport on the island; however you can catch a seaplane from Gladstone Airport to arrive at the island in an unforgettable manner. Because you will be landing on water be prepared to wade through knee-deep waters for the last few metres! Flights between Gladstone and Heron Island operate daily between 7AM and 4:30PM, although frequency is subject to local tides and passenger availability, with a minimum of two passengers needed for the flight to run. Flights cost $291 one-way per person.

By helicopter
Catch a helicopter for the quickest journey to the island, taking 30 minutes from Gladstone Airport to the helipad on Heron Island. The views of the reef and the tropical waters cannot be beaten, and if you are prepared to pay the $395 one-way ticket per person, then this is surely the way to travel. A minimum of 4 passengers are needed for the flights to run. Alternatively, you can pay for a privately chartered flight, also this has significant costs, at $2,450 per person each way.

By boat
Get closest to the waves by taking the 170-seat The Heron Islander, which travels between Gladstone Marina and Heron Island once a day. Travelling by boat is the cheapest option at $99 per person each way ($50 for children).

Get around
The only way to get around Heron Island is on foot! But don't worry, the island is only about 800 m end to end.

See
Above water nature's main attractions are the abundance of bird life and the nesting turtles who flood the island in their thousands from November to January. The bird breeding season between October and April can be especially noisy and smelly.

Do
Diving is superb and close by including the famous Heron Bommie which has been featured in many underwater documentaries. Mantas, rays, reef sharks and turtles are seen on almost every dive. The corals are colourful and relatively unspoiled.

Buy
The Boutique has clothes and other souvenirs for sale.

Eat
Shearwater Restaurant is the place to eat on the island. It is open from 7:30AM-9:30AM for breakfast, 12:30PM-2:30PM for lunch and 6:30PM-9:30PM for dinner. Breakfast and lunch are buffet and dinner alternates between table d'hote and buffet.

Drink
The Bailles bar offers a range of drinks all day.

Lodging
The only accommodation available on the island is operated by: Check the website for package deals and special offers.

Camping
There are no campgrounds on the island.

Backcountry
Backcountry camping is not permitted on the island.

Stay safe
Being 73 km from the mainland, Heron Island is very safe. Safety deposit boxes are available at reception if you have anything extremely valuable.

Go next
The resort offers dive and snorkeling trips to the edge of the reef, as well as a semi-submersible vessel and fishing trips. You can also charter a boat for the day.

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Herrnhut

Herrnhut is a small town in the Upper Lusatia (Oberlausitz) region of Saxony (Sachsen), in Germany. In the 18th century, Herrnhut gave birth to the Moravian spiritual renewal and missions movement under Count Nicolaus Ludwig Von Zinzendorf (1700-1760). It remains a haven for Christian pilgrims, and is the world headquarters of the Moravian Church (Evangelische Brüdergemeine). The church claims the legacy of Jan Hus, a would-be religious reformer in 14th- and 15th-century Bohemia who was burned at the stake in 1415 in Konstanz.

Understand
Herrnhut was born as a result of people fleeing religious intolerance: Protestant refugees fled Catholic persecution in Moravia, now part of the Czech Republic, and were given permission by the devoutly Christian German nobleman Count Nicolaus Zinzendorf to settle on his lands. Zinzendorf's estate included what became the town site of Herrnhut. The name 'Herrnhut' translates as 'the Lord's watchful care' and was chosen by the Moravians because they saw themselves as being under God's protection. The count soon took on a direct leadership role with the refugees, helping to mould them into a strong community.

From this tiny village hamlet, a vibrant missionary movement began. Herrnhut sent out 100 missionaries to the far-flung corners of the world in the 25 years after 1727, more than all Protestant efforts at missions in the previous 200 years, since the birth of Protestantism in the wake of the Reformation. (Another 1900 have left in the years since and to put that in context, the town's population in 2019 is about 5,800.)

There is an egalitarian spirit that runs through the veins of the town today. While it may be socially conservative, even too much so for some people’s tastes, the genuine community values of the town’s founders and their descendants, which have seen them prize freedom and gentle persuasion over coercion, makes Herrnhut a very welcoming place for everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs or lack thereof.

The local economy has fared well despite being in the 'poor former East Germany', running, as it does, on a mix of church administration, light manufacturing and services, and tourism largely driven by the area's Moravian heritage. In addition to the town site, the municipality of Herrnhut oversees local government services for the villages of Euldorf, Friedensthal, Großhennersdorf, Heuscheune, Neundorf auf dem Eigen, Ninive, Ruppersdorf, Schwan, Schönbrunn and Strahwalde.

Talk
Most locals under 50 speak some English. As with the rest of Germany, the younger the person, generally speaking, the better the English. As many English-speaking tourists come here to soak up the town's religious history, those involved in the local tourism industry usually have excellent English skills. Also, those aged over 50 may have some ability in Russian, which was a compulsory second language in East German schools.

Get in
Herrnhut is approximately 90 km east of Dresden, the capital of Saxony.

By plane
International airports nearest to Herrnhut are Dresden, Berlin and Leipzig (in Germany) and Prague (in the Czech Republic). For inexpensive flights with discount carriers from within Europe, Prague and Berlin-Schönefeld are the best airports. For flights from the USA, the best airport is Dresden, which is also the closest airport to Herrnhut, followed by Prague and Berlin-Tegel.

By train
The nearest train station to Herrnhut is in Löbau (Sachsen). On online train timetables, it is referred to as "Lobau (Sachs)", i.e. do not search for Lobau (Sachsen), as that will call up a different train station.

To travel from Dresden to Löbau: head to the airport's S-Bahn (streetcar/tram) stop which is found on the lower level of the airport. Buy a ticket at the automat directly by the S-Bahn. The ticket to Löbau should cost €13.70. You can check out train/bus schedules or buy your ticket ahead of time here. Enter “Dresden Airport” as your origin and “Löbau (Sachs)” as your destination. Take the S-Bahn #2 (in the direction of Pirna) for 5 minutes and exit at the Dresden-Klotzsche stop. Alternatively, you can take Bus #80 or Bus #77 + #72 (transfer at Klotzsche Rathuas) to the train station at Dresden-Klotzsche. The bus platforms are directly out the front door of the airport. From Dresden-Klotzsche you will take a regional train in the direction of Görlitz to the Löbau stop. This takes about 1 hour.

By bus
It is possible reach Herrnhut via Löbau using bus No. 27 that runs between the larger towns of Zittau and Löbau (known on train timetables as "Löbau (Sachs)" to distinguish it from other locations in Germany of the same name). On this bus route, get off at the bus stop named Zinzendorfplatz.

Here are links to the bus company website and the bus timetables from Löbau to Herrnhut.

Prague (see above), to travel from Prague to Herrnhut: Travelling from Prague to Herrnhut is very cheap but takes at least 3 hours and involves several connections. You will also need to have cash in Czech koruna (Kč) to pay for some of your fares throughout this journey. There are two Czech cities near Herrnhut which can be reached from the airport or the centre of Prague: Varnsdorf and Liberec.

From Prague to Varnsdorf: The closest Czech city to Herrnhut is Varnsdorf, directly on the Czech/German border. At the kiosk in the Prague airport arrival hall, buy a 75-minute public transport (26 Kč each, plus an extra half-ticket for each large piece of luggage.) These are valid for 1 hr 15 min on buses, trams and metros within Prague. From the airport, take Bus #119 to Dejvicka. At Dejvicka, take the Metro A (green, direction of Depo Hostivar) to Muzeum. Take the Metro C (red, direction of Ladvi) to Nadrazi Holesovice. Go outside to the bus station to find the bus to Varnsdorf (platform 2, 3 or 7). Tickets cost about 100 Kč, plus about 10 Kč for each piece of luggage. Bus schedule is here. Varnsdorf is approximately 25 minutes by car from Herrnhut. Taxis are usually available for this portion of the journey.

From Prague to Liberec: Liberec is 30 km south of Herrnhut. At the kiosk in the Prague airport arrival hall, buy a 75-minute public transport (see above). From the airport, take Bus #100 to Zlicin. Take the Metro B (yellow) to Cerny Most. Take the Student Agency bus (platform 3 or 7) to Liberec. The buses are usually full at least an hour ahead of time, so it is best to book in advance. You can do this with a credit card. Tickets cost 90 Kč for adults. Booking can be done here. Choose Praha-Cerny Most as your point of departure and Liberec AN as your point of arrival. The bus may stop at two different places in Liberec. Exit the bus at the terminal station, which is the main bus depot. Liberec is approximately 45 minutes by car from Herrnhut. Alternatively, take a train across the border to the city of Zittau and from there take the bus 27 to Herrnhut.

By car
From Dresden, take the A4 in the direction of Görlitz to the Bautzen-Ost exit. Turn left on the B156 in the direction of Bautzen. In Bautzen, turn left on the B6 in the direction of Löbau at the second traffic light. After approximately 20 km you will approach the town of Löbau. Turn left on the B178 in the direction of Zittau. From here there are signs to Herrnhut. The drive from Dresden to Herrnhut takes about 1.5 hours.

Walking
The best way of getting around is on foot. The town is small and one can easily walk between the museums and landmarks in a short space of time.

See

Do

Buy

Eat

If you're staying in town a few days or longer and want to get some groceries head to the local Penny Markt or Netto, both on Löbauer Straße and both open M-Sa 07:00-20:00. Dürninger's, on Dürninger Straße, is a little pricier than the supermarkets but they stock many items you can't get elsewhere. Now and then you find imported goodies like Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce, which are not the easiest items to locate in Germany. It is part of the Abraham Dürninger company, founded by Herr Dürninger in 1747 and at one time one of the largest trading companies in Europe. Phone: +49 35873-2466. Opening Hours: M-F 07:00-18:00, Sa 07:00-11:00.

Also, Ramona Wendland Fruit & Vegetables (Ramona Wendland Obst & Gemuse), also on Dürninger Straße, is a local 'gourmet' food store which stocks fresh organic produce from the region - sun-dried tomatoes, etc. . Open: M-W F 08:00-18:00, Th 08:00-19:00, Sat 08:00-12:00.

Drink
Sample the regional beers of choice: Eibauer, a dark beer popular in GDR times and revived after reunification (see below), and Landskron, a Pilsner type beer similar to lager but stronger and with a more distinctive taste of hops.

Sleep

Stay healthy

 * If you fall ill and need medication then head over to the Hutberg Pharmacy (Apotheke zum Hutberg) located opposite the Moravian Church on Zinzendorfplatz. Phone +49 35873-2341. Open: M-F 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-12:00.
 * If you need medical attention there is a doctors' surgery on Fleischergasse (enter the door to the right of the Döner and head up one flight of stairs). The physician, Dr Kay Herbrig, speaks good English. Phone +49 35873-369858. Open: M Tu 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, W 09:00-12:00, Th 08:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00, F 08:00-11:00.

On the doorstep

 * Eibau - Home of regional favourite Eibauer dark beer (Schwarzbier - see above). Also notable for the Kottmar Tower (Kottmarturm), a 130-year-old lookout tower situated on Kottmar Mountain, standing 16 m tall and offering a great panoramic view over the Upper Lusatian hills to the Zittau Mountains and the Bohemian Mountains. The Path of Legends (Sagenpfad) is also on Kottmar Mountain, a 4.5 km trail with explanatory panels regarding several legends which have grown up around the mountain. Eibau is also the location of the source of the Spree River, which flows all the way to Berlin. 9 km from Herrnhut.
 * Löbau - Features the King-Friedrich-August Tower (König-Friedrich-August-Turm),, the biggest cast-iron tower in Europe and which offers incredible views of the Upper Lusatian Mountains. 11 km from Herrnhut.
 * Obercunnersdorf - Notable for its UNESCO-listed 260 timber-framed houses ("Umgebindehäuser"),, each lovingly-maintained by their owners and featuring striking decorations, patterns and shapes. Also visit the town's large square windmill which has a bakery with wood oven to tempt hungry visitors, and the Barber Museum (Friseurmuseum), , which takes you on a journey through the hairdressing of yesteryear. 6.5 km from Herrnhut.
 * Oderwitz - Features a model train museum consisting of two railway circuits - a 105-m² indoor track running dozens of trains and a larger 800-m² outdoor track in the museum garden,, as well as the studio of renowned regional artist Max Langer (1897-1985), an innovator of glass paintings, which were popular in GDR times. 7km from Herrnhut.
 * Zittau - Border town close to the tripoint of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. To reach the tripoint, drive across the border into Poland and continue for about 1 km where you will cross into the Czech Republic, stop at the petrol station on your right and then walk along the footpath into the forest for about 100 m until you reach the river. It's great for photos with one foot in one nation and another foot in another nation, if you can straddle the stream that runs off the river. Zittau is also the home station for the Zittau Mountains Railroad, a steam train that travels into the mountains at a leisurely 16 km/h, allowing passengers to soak in the countryside, . 15 km from Herrnhut.

Further afield

 * Bautzen - Cultural centre for the Slavic Sorb minority and historical capital of Upper Lusatia, Bautzen remains the unofficial regional capital. It has a well-preserved medieval old town district featuring such notable landmarks as the Reichenturm, one of the steepest leaning and still passable towers north of the Alps, and the Alte Wasserkunst, one of the oldest preserved waterworks in central Europe. Also renowned for Bautz'ner senf, its iconic mustard. 31km from Herrnhut.
 * Görlitz - The easternmost town of Germany and containing a rich architectural heritage (Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Historicist, Art Nouveau) that has largely been preserved (in contrast to the rest of the country). Restoration of the town to its pre-GDR glory is arguably more advanced than other towns in the region thanks to a mysterious benefactor who lavishes a rumoured €500,000 on redevelopment/restoration projects every year. Take a stroll across the Neisse River into Poland using the pedestrian footbridge and get a different perspective of the old town from a distance. 32 km from Herrnhut.
 * Grabstejn Castle (Hrad Grabštejn) - Just over the border in the Czech Republic (between Zittau and Liberec). The first castle was built in the 13th century, and it was rebuilt many times over the centuries. This Czech fortress is one of the oldest in northern Bohemia. It was opened to the public in 1993. Visitors can view the Gothic cellars and the rooms in two storeys of the chateau that are furnished mostly with original pieces of furniture, decorated with paints and other items. The real jewel is the Renaissance Chapel of St. Barbara with rich frescoes and original arches from the 16th century. The tower offers views of distant surroundings. 26 km from Herrnhut.
 * Kleinwelka - A subdivision of Bautzen, it is also a Moravian foundation. The edge of town features a trio of adventure parks: a dinosaur park, a miniature village, and a giant maze garden. 37km from Herrnhut.
 * Liberec - The third-largest city in Bohemia and fifth-largest in the Czech Republic, Liberec is dominated by Ještěd Mountain, atop of which sits a tower, built in the 1960s, that has an unusual hyperboloid shape. The tower serves as a hotel and TV transmitter and offers great views of the surrounding region. Liberec also has a zoo (the first ever opened in the country - in 1919) and a large botanical garden with nine plantation glasshouses and a large exterior terrain. 45 km from Herrnhut.
 * Ostritz - Notable for St. Marienthal Abbey, a Cistercian nunnery that has existed uninterrupted since 1234. The nuns prize hospitality and guests are welcome to come and stay at the abbey for a time of silence and reflection, as well as to work and pray with the sisters. Also, one curious fact about Ostritz is that, due to geography, its train station lies in Poland in the village of Krzewina. 17 km from Herrnhut.
 * Oybin - German spa town (i.e. filled with health resorts) nestled in the Zittau Mountains (see below) on the Czech border, with the unusual beehive-shaped Oybin mountain looming large over the district and the almost 'mystical' ruins of a Celestine monastery (Burg und Kloster) at its summit, complete with castle museum, . 24 km from Herrnhut.
 * Zittau Mountains (Zittauer Gebirge) - The Zittau Mountains,, are the smallest, but some say most beautiful, mountain range in Germany. About 20 km from Herrnhut.

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Hershey

Hershey is an unincorporated village in the Harrisburg area of Pennsylvania. It has a rich history and cultural significance being the birthplace of Hershey's Chocolate. One of the village's most well known attractions is Hersheypark, a theme park that provides fun for the family.

Understand
Best known for Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Hershey thrives today on what began as a vision of Milton S. Hershey to build a model town to meet the basic, recreational, and cultural needs of the factory workers. Hershey is not incorporated as a town or city, but is actually a municipality known as Derry Township.

By plane
in Middletown is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. 7 major airlines operate out of HIA. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By train
is the main train station in Harrisburg and is a short 15 minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. You can take Amtrak from major cities such as Philadelphia and New York City to get to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines drops off passengers at the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Guests staying at a Hershey resort can arrange transportation pickup service for a nominal fee.

By car
Hershey is about 10 miles east of Harrisburg, Pa. From Harrisburg, travel East on PA-322. Alternatively, from I-81, take exit 77 and travel South on PA-39.

By shuttle bus
Many hotels provide shuttle bus services. Contact your hotel before you go to avoid surprises.

By car
You may use your own car and park at any Hershey resort, park or restaurant.

By taxi
Cabs are available to drive you to hotels, parks or restaurants.

Buy

 * The Jeweler at the Hotel Hershey Located at the Hotel Hershey. Features jewelry, watches and gifts from over 18 different jewelry lines in stock.
 *  Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques. See Lancaster (Pennsylvania).
 *  Amish Country Perfect for finding rare and special antiques. See Lancaster (Pennsylvania).

Hotel Hershey

 * Circular Dining Room Located at The Hotel Hershey. Famous for its elegant dining experience. Contemporary American cuisine. Dress Code is business casual. No jeans or sneakers allowed. Sport Coats required for men.
 * Iberian Lounge Located at The Hotel Hershey. Reminiscent of the exclusive men's lounge it once was. Great for nightly entertainment. Light fare menu.Dress Code is Resort Casual.
 * Chef's Market Light meals and coffee and chocolate.
 * Poolside Enjoy light fare menu or drinks poolside. Only open seasonally.

Hershey Lodge

 * The Bears Den Located at Hershey Lodge. A sports themed restaurant with 28 TVs so you can watch any possible sports game on at the time you are dining. Features appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts. Dress Code is casual.
 * Hershey Grill Located at Hershey Lodge. Contemporary feel featuring seafood, steak, and pasta. Children's menu is available. Extensive wine list. Dress Code is resort casual.

Drink

 * Hershey Grill Has an extensive wine list.
 * The Bears Den Features a full bar.
 * Iberian Lounge Premium Spirits.
 * Tröegs Brewery Craft Brewery with an upscale snack bar.

Stay safe
If you have an Emergency, call 911.

Go next
Nearby destinations suitable for day trips include:

 * Allentown — Pennsylvania's third largest city is feisty and rich in tradition.
 * Gettysburg — Explore Civil War country.
 * Harrisburg — Explore the Capital of Pennsylvania.
 * Lancaster — Explore Amish country.
 * York — Explore Central PA country.

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Hershey (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Hershey:

United States of America

 * Hershey - Chocolate Town, USA, in the state of Pennsylvania.
 * Hershey (Nebraska) - A town in the state of Nebraska.

title: Hershey (disambiguation)


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Hershey (Nebraska)

Hershey is a town of 660 people (2019) in rural Lincoln County, Nebraska, midway between North Platte and Sutherland in the Platte River valley.

Understand
While the first Union Pacific Railroad tracks were laid in 1867, it wasn't until 1892 that the farmers and ranchers met to organize a town site company so they could have a post office and a railroad siding from which they could ship hay and potatoes. The town was named in honor of one of the owners of the Paxton & Hershey Land and Cattle Company, J.H. Hershey, originally from Pennsylvania. It wasn't until 1909 that Hershey was incorporated as a village.

Get in
The primary means of getting to Hershey is Interstate 80, which runs east-west; Highway 30, named the Lincoln Highway Scenic Byway, runs east-west. Lincoln is 3½ hours east on I-80; Cheyenne is 3½ hours west on I-80; Denver is 3½ hours west on I-80 and I-76.

North Platte Regional Airport with connecting flights from Denver International Airport.

Get around
A car makes life easier, but the village is small enough that you can walk anywhere you need to go.

Sleep
There are more than 1500 sleeping rooms available in North Platte, eleven miles east, and the Park Motel, with about 20 rooms in Sutherland, six miles west.

title: Hershey (Nebraska)